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Background and objective: CThis study was conducted to examine the effects of florist experience programs (FEPs) onmiddle school students' perceptions of flowers and careers. Methods: For this purpose, 143 students in the first and second grades of two middle schools in Daegu Metropolitan Cityparticipated in three FEPs, and the changes in career awareness were compared and analyzed by gender and programthrough pre- and post-surveys. The questionnaire consisted of 25 questions adapted to the level of middle school studentsunder five subsections. Results: Before the program, girls had higher perception scales than boys, but after the program, boys scored higher thangirls in all subsections. This suggests that the feminine subject matter and profession of flowers and florists appealed moreto girls before the program, while the fresh and exciting experience appealed more to boys after the program. In terms ofperceptions after the program, post-scales were higher for activities that involved new and creative tasks, such as creatinga colorful picture frame, and students were more positive about creating bouquets using flowers with good shape, color,and scent rather than green materials such as succulents. Conclusion: In conclusion, an FEP with materials and tasks that are fresh and interesting to middle school students can beexpected to positively change their perceptions of flowers and florists in career exploration education.

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