Finnish University Students’ Sociocultural Experiences and Views of Quantum Physics

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dc.contributor.authorAnttila, Daria
dc.contributor.authorLehtinen, Antti
dc.contributor.authorKoskinen, Pekka
dc.contributor.organizationfi=teoreettisen fysiikan laboratorio|en=Laboratory of Theoretical Physics|
dc.contributor.organization-code1.2.246.10.2458963.20.14547848953
dc.converis.publication-id393434410
dc.converis.urlhttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/Publication/393434410
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-27T23:13:53Z
dc.date.available2025-08-27T23:13:53Z
dc.description.abstract<p>Quantum physics is increasingly visible in the news, movies, and popular media. It will shape our future, but do university students notice or care about it? Here, we explore 270 Finnish university STEM and non-STEM students’ everyday experiences (past), relevance perceptions (present), and study interests (future) of quantum physics via questionnaire-based research. We find that a student’s field of study influences neither noticing the word “quantum” in their free time nor perceiving it as relevant to society and everyday life. Students express moderate interest in studying various quantum physics topics, although they commonly consider them important for others, not themselves. By revealing students’ perceptions, preferences, and motivations, these results help customize quantum physics education and respond to diverse needs.<br></p>
dc.format.pagerange25
dc.format.pagerange46
dc.identifier.eissn2490-158X
dc.identifier.jour-issn2490-158X
dc.identifier.olddbid203646
dc.identifier.oldhandle10024/186673
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.utupub.fi/handle/11111/43217
dc.identifier.urlhttps://journal.fi/fmsera/article/view/136277
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:fi-fe2025082790177
dc.language.isoen
dc.okm.affiliatedauthorAnttila, Daria
dc.okm.discipline114 Physical sciencesen_GB
dc.okm.discipline516 Educational sciencesen_GB
dc.okm.discipline520 Other social sciencesen_GB
dc.okm.discipline114 Fysiikkafi_FI
dc.okm.discipline516 Kasvatustieteetfi_FI
dc.okm.discipline520 Muut yhteiskuntatieteetfi_FI
dc.okm.internationalcopublicationnot an international co-publication
dc.okm.internationalityDomestic publication
dc.okm.typeA1 ScientificArticle
dc.publisherFinnish Matehematics and Science Education Research Association (FMSERA)
dc.publisher.countryFinlanden_GB
dc.publisher.countrySuomifi_FI
dc.publisher.country-codeFI
dc.relation.ispartofjournalFMSERA Journal
dc.relation.issue1
dc.relation.volume6
dc.source.identifierhttps://www.utupub.fi/handle/10024/186673
dc.titleFinnish University Students’ Sociocultural Experiences and Views of Quantum Physics
dc.year.issued2024

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