ERIC Number: EJ1381761
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 23
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Math Self-Efficacy or Anxiety? The Role of Emotional and Motivational Contribution in Math Performance
Živkovic, Marija; Pellizzoni, Sandra; Doz, Eleonora; Cuder, Alessandro; Mammarella, Irene; Passolunghi, Maria Chiara
Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, v26 n3 p579-601 Jun 2023
Various studies have highlighted the important influence of math ability in a numerate society. In this study, we investigated the influence of emotional (math anxiety and math enjoyment) and cognitive-motivational (math self-efficacy) factors on math performance. Participants were 145 fifth-grade students (84 boys and 61 girls). The results showed that math performance was negatively correlated with math anxiety and positively correlated with math enjoyment and math self-efficacy. Moreover, math anxiety was negatively associated with enjoyment in math and math self-efficacy, whereas math enjoyment was positively correlated with math self-efficacy. Hierarchical regression analysis showed a significant influence of math anxiety and math self-efficacy on math performance in fifth-grade students. Results are discussed in terms of a new perspective in emotional and motivational factors to train in school contexts.
Descriptors: Mathematics, Self Efficacy, Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Achievement, Student Motivation, Grade 5
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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