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awl-275	Meszaros, Peggy S.; Burger, Carol J.; Creamer, Elizabeth G.	Factors Influencing Successful IT Women's Career Choices: A Qualitative Study	2017	11	.pdf	application/pdf	5655	303	54	If we are to increase the number of girls and women in IT careers, it is important to study and expand the research documenting gender differences in attitudes, access, and use of computers and the factors influencing the choice of an IT career path for women (AAUW 1992, 1998; Badagliacco, 1990; Ray, Sormunen, & Harris, 1999; Rosser & Kelly, 1994; Rosser, 1995; Sadker & Sadker, 1995). Research Methodology Our basic research question was: What are the critical incidents that successful women in IT careers identify as influencing their career choice? Sample Selection Participants in this qualitative study were six women who currently hold senior level technology and science positions in government, business, and education.	cache/awl-275.pdf	txt/awl-275.txt