Mathematics anxiety—where are we and where shall we go?

In this paper, we discuss several largely undisputed claims about mathematics anxiety (MA) and propose where MA research should focus, including theoretical clarifications on what MA is and what constitutes its opposite pole; discussion of construct validity, specifically relations between self‐desc...

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Published inAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences Vol. 1513; no. 1; pp. 10 - 20
Main Authors Cipora, Krzysztof, Santos, Flavia H., Kucian, Karin, Dowker, Ann
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.07.2022
Subjects
Anxiety
Cognitive ability
Criteria
Mathematical analysis
mathematics anxiety
mathematics performance
Mental health
psychology
mathematics anxiety
psychology
mathematics performance
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Summary:In this paper, we discuss several largely undisputed claims about mathematics anxiety (MA) and propose where MA research should focus, including theoretical clarifications on what MA is and what constitutes its opposite pole; discussion of construct validity, specifically relations between self‐descriptive, neurophysiological, and cognitive measures; exploration of the discrepancy between state and trait MA and theoretical and practical consequences; discussion of the prevalence of MA and the need for establishing external criteria for estimating prevalence and a proposal for such criteria; exploration of the effects of MA in different groups, such as highly anxious and high math–performing individuals; classroom and policy applications of MA knowledge; the effects of MA outside educational settings; and the consequences of MA on mental health and well‐being. In this paper we discuss several largely undisputed claims about mathematics anxiety (MA) and propose where MA research should focus.
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ISSN:0077-8923
1749-6632
DOI:10.1111/nyas.14770