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ArticleThe British journal of educational psychology2025

Profiles of control, value and achievement emotions in primary school mathematics lessons.

Wendy Symes, Stephanie Lichtenfeld, Peter Wood, David W Putwain

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Wendy SymesInstitute for Psychology in Education, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2110-0505
Stephanie LichtenfeldInstitute for Psychology in Education, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
Peter WoodSchool of Education, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.
David W PutwainSchool of Education, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5196-4270

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Abstract

backgroundAchievement emotions are important for mathematical achievement. However, it is currently unclear how specific combinations of emotions-and their associated control and value appraisals-relate to mathematics performance, especially in younger students.

aimsThe aims of this study were to (i) identify heterogeneous profiles of control, value and achievement emotions (enjoyment, boredom and anxiety) experienced during primary-school mathematics lessons, and to explore how profile membership related to (ii) mathematics test scores and (iii) gender. SAMPLE: Our sample comprised 883 students (50% girls, M

methodsData were collected longitudinally over one academic year. Students completed mathematics tests at T

resultsThree profiles were identified: The Positive profile, Negative profile and Mixed profile. Students in the Positive profile had significantly higher mathematics test scores at T

conclusionsPrimary school students' control and value appraisals and achievement emotions co-occur in line with the theoretical assumptions of CVT. Combinations of emotions should be considered when exploring the impact of emotions on student learning and achievement in mathematics.

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Academic SuccessAchievementEmotionsMathematicsStudentsChildEnglandFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleSchoolsachievement emotionscontrol‐value theorymathematicsprimary school

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PMCPMC12319179

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