Experiential and Affective Correlates of Math Anxiety in Adult Women

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ID12005507
AuthorsDarwin D Hendel (Measurement Services Center, University of Minnesota, corresponding author)
Year1980
Volume5
Issue2
Pages219-230
Publication date1980-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsychology of Women Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0361-6843 • E-ISSN: 1471-6402
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1111/j.1471-6402.1980.tb00958.x
OpenAlexW2041073898
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited9

Mathematics anxiety has been discussed as one of the factors contributing to poor mathematics performance, especially among women. Although many programs have been developed for its treatment, little research has been conducted concerning its correlates. The present study examines correlates of mathematics anxiety among the 69 female participants in a program designed to help individuals overcome their fears and become more competent in mathematics. Results indicate the following: (a) that mathematics anxiety in program participants is highly correlated with other academically relevant anxiety scales, (b) that test anxiety and self-estimated mathematics ability are the most important variables in the prediction of mathematics anxiety, and (c) that mathematics anxiety and high school mathematics preparation are the most important variables in the prediction of arithmetic performance

Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Mathematical anxiety · Psychiatry · Test anxiety · Clinical Psychology · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology

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