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Research Summary: Is it really about the money? Exploring the effects of industry internship experiences on students’ well-being and confidence in computer science
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 9 September 2026
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- 1 October 2026
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A study conducted by Frontiers in Education (International) explores the impact of industry internship experiences on the well-being and confidence of computer science students. While internships are recognized for fostering professional skill development and career persistence, less is understood about their association with student self-efficacy (SE) and the impostor phenomenon (IP). The research, based on a survey of 455 computing students, investigates these connections through quantitative comparisons and qualitative analysis of internship interpretations, considering demographic, academic, and internship-specific variables.
Why it matters
Understanding the direct link between internship experiences and student well-being and confidence is crucial for optimizing educational and talent development strategies. This research provides insights into how experiential learning impacts psychological factors, which are vital for long-term career success and retention in technical fields.
Key insights
- Industry internships are acknowledged as transformative for undergraduate computing education.
- Internships support professional skill development, identity formation, and persistence in computing careers.
- Limited research exists on the direct association between internship experience and students’ well-being and confidence (self-efficacy and impostor phenomenon).
- The study uses a mixed-methods approach (quantitative survey and qualitative open-ended responses) to explore these connections.
- Research investigates how prior internship experiences relate to student self-efficacy (SE) and the impostor phenomenon (IP).
- Analysis includes demographic, academic, and internship-specific variables in interpreting student experiences.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1921182
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