The socio-psychological profile of freshmen computer science students

Abstract

The purpose of study is to shape a socio-psychological profile of computer science students and to investigate the relationship between students' social and psychological characteristics and the choice for this specialization. Variables like parent's education, number of family members, previous academic results, emotional or multiple intelligence scores were taken into consideration. Previous academic results, mother's education level and verbal intelligence seem to have to most powerful influence. Despite students' orientation for specific activities, high scores for other types of intelligence were identified for most of them. Results are important for teachers, psychologists and counselors working in the academic area.