ArticleAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences2022
Appraisals of previous math experiences play an important role in math anxiety.
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- Attitudes Toward Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching Anxiety: The Role of Mathematical Literacy, Self-Efficacy, and Mathematical Thinking.Brain and behavior · 2026Article
- The role of Self Determination Theory and positive classroom experiences in students' mathematics outcomes.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Appraisals of previous math experiences play an important role in math anxiety.Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
Math anxiety affects many people, from young children through to older adults. While there has been debate concerning the developmental trajectory of math anxiety and negative math attitudes, little attention has been given to the role of appraisals of previous math experiences. We surveyed 308 adults (mean age = 27.56 years, SD = 11.25) and assessed self-reported measures of math anxiety, mathematical resilience, math attitudes, and appraisal of previous math experiences. As hypothesized, all variables were found to be interrelated. Math anxiety was significantly negatively related to appraisal of previous math experiences, mathematical resilience, and math attitudes. Moreover, appraisal of previous math experiences was shown to mediate the relations between (1) math anxiety and math attitudes, and (2) mathematical resilience and math attitudes. The findings demonstrate the importance of considering current appraisals of previous math experiences and are consistent with an interpretation account of math anxiety. This may help inform cognitive-based interventions that focus on one's interpretation of past events to support current and future math learning and engagement.
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