Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

8-1-2021

Department

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Psychological Sciences, SPS Student Work

Abstract

Due to the increasing interest of math anxiety in elementary level children, the present study explored math anxiety contextual factors through Bandura’s (1999) Social Cognitive perspective. Using the Children’s Anxiety in Math Scale, researchers gathered data from 40 primary-level children to explore four demographic predictors--grade-level, special needs identification, gender identity, and socioeconomic status-- of mathematics anxiety through a hierarchical regression model. Findings indicated demographic variables accounted for over one-third of the variance in math anxiety scores at 38.2% (grade level: 12.3%, SNI: 8.4%, gender identity: 13.2%, SES: 4.1%). With the exception of socioeconomic status, all predictors were significant. These findings provide implications and recommendations for educators, parents, and future researchers.

Keywords

Math Anxiety; Elementary; Children's Anxiety in Math Scale; Demographic Variables; Hierarchical Regression; Socioeconomic Status; Grade Level; Gender Identity; Special Needs Identification

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Copyright is held by the author.

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