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AuthorMegreya, Ahmed M.
AuthorAl-Emadi, Ahmed A.
AuthorAl-Ahmadi, Aisha M.
AuthorMoustafa, Ahmed A.
AuthorSzűcs, Denes
Available date2024-07-16T06:15:14Z
Publication Date2024
Publication NameBritish Journal of Educational Psychology
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12662
ISSN70998
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/56696
AbstractBackground Math anxiety (MA) is a worldwide appearing academic anxiety that can affect student mental health and deter students from math and science-related career choices. Method Using the Arabic version of the Modified-Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale (m-AMAS), the prevalence of MA was investigated in a very large sample of students (N = 10093) from grades 7 to 12 in Qatar. Results The results showed a better fit to the original two-factor model of the m-AMAS (learning MA and Evaluation MA) than to a single-factor solution. This two-factor model was also confirmed in each grade. Notably, the distribution of MA scores was right-skewed, especially for learning MA. Using the inter-quartiles ranges, norms for MA were provided: A score of ≤16 indicates low MA whereas a score of ≥30 identifies high MA. Previous studies conducted in Western countries defined high math-anxious students as those who score above the 90th percentile corresponding to a score of 30 on the m-AMAS. Using this cut-off criterion, the current study found that one-fifth of students in Qatar were highly math-anxious, with a higher proportion of females than males. We also calculated the percentage of participants selecting each response category for each questionnaire item. Results showed that attending a long math class was the context that elicited the highest levels of learning MA. In contrast, having an unexpected math test was the situation that triggered the highest levels of evaluation MA. Conclusion The prevalence of MA might vary across different cultures.
SponsorThis study was made possible by an NPRP-C # Subproject (NPRP12C-33955-SP-90), which is a part of an NPRP-C project (NPRP12C-0828-190023) from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
Subjectdistribution
gender differences
m-AMAS
math anxiety
prevalence
psychometric properties
TitleA large-scale study on the prevalence of math anxiety in Qatar
TypeArticle
Pagination539-556
Issue Number2
Volume Number94
dc.accessType Abstract Only


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