Front Psychol May 2016 PMID 27199789

Mathematics Anxiety: What Have We Learned in 60 Years?

Ann Dowker, Amar Sarkar, Chung Yen Looi

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Discussions involve mentions of numerous studies and theories like those by Putwain, Pekrun, and Dowker, indicating interest in the research landscape. The tone is analytical and somewhat cautious, with posts emphasizing the complexity of math anxiety and referencing reviews and associated concepts, reflecting moderate engagement without a clear consensus on the article's transformative impact.

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Most posts mention multiple studies and related concepts, reflecting moderate interest in the complexity of math anxiety.

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Posts include references to various theories and research, suggesting some depth of engagement, though not highly detailed.

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Abstract in brief

  • Mathematics anxiety has been studied for over 60 years, focusing on its nature, causes, and effects, as well as how it differs from other types of anxiety.
  • It is linked to attitudes toward math and can negatively impact math performance, with measurement methods including questionnaires and physiological tools.
  • Factors like genetics, gender, age, and culture may influence math anxiety, and current research is exploring ways to treat it, though more understanding is needed for effective solutions.]

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Christian Bokhove
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@JenniferRead6 @helenjwc @LimesWright @atulrana @Ofstednews Yes, https://t.co/ScR1QACaSf and there have been more overviews. A review of reviews would have limitations in itself but there really is no reason imo to -even if hampered by ‘can’t do everything’- to give a more representative overview. Same with some other themes.

Jul 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,209 followers View post →
Michael
@HughesTokyo · X

@BrettYoud Lots of objections to lots of her claims here too https://t.co/9LZuNWEe5y and here https://t.co/GoBfmEd5Lt and here https://t.co/ELW5Z6pJ8W and here https://t.co/fCv7NIbyW1

Mar 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,627 followers View post →
B.Palop
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@Swettizt Hay mucho escrito sobre ansiedad matemática y viene, como todo, de muchas fuentes. No es un problema sencillo de atajar. https://t.co/uTu4sSzONH

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 6,820 followers View post →
Christian Bokhove
@cbokhove · X

@TeaKayB There also are many associated studies and concepts like those by Putwain https://t.co/9LenNV76m5, Pekrun https://t.co/K8mNorl6Wb, Dowker (math anxiety) https://t.co/ScR1QAkztF - imo enough to simply say ‘bidirectional’.

Sep 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,209 followers View post →
Christian Bokhove
@cbokhove · X

@ShakinthatChalk @englishspecial @rupert_higham There is a lot e.g Dowker starting point https://t.co/ScR1QACaSf or work Levine & Beilock, and very recently this update review https://t.co/yKePTlAmFn

Nov 8, 2020 · 1 like · 6,209 followers View post →
B.Palop
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@OctavoSigno @RogerVotarem https://t.co/uTu4sSzONH https://t.co/s8jvRN8Y4x

Jun 7, 2023 · 6,820 followers View post →

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Francisco Capparelli
@Paperspsicolog1 · X

llevar adelante la resolución de problemas matemáticos. Bibliografía: Dowker A, Sarkar A and Looi CY (2016) Mathematics Anxiety: What Have We Learned in 60 Years? Front. Psychol. 7:508. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00508

Aug 16, 2023 · 1,778 followers View post →
B.Palop
@bpalop · X

@Swettizt Hay mucho escrito sobre ansiedad matemática y viene, como todo, de muchas fuentes. No es un problema sencillo de atajar. https://t.co/uTu4sSzONH

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 6,820 followers View post →
B.Palop
@bpalop · X

@OctavoSigno @RogerVotarem https://t.co/uTu4sSzONH https://t.co/s8jvRN8Y4x

Jun 7, 2023 · 6,820 followers View post →
TeaKayB
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RT @cbokhove: @TeaKayB There also are many associated studies and concepts like those by Putwain https://t.co/9LenNV76m5, Pekrun https://t.…

Sep 22, 2021 · 1 share · 2,473 followers View post →
Christian Bokhove
@cbokhove · X

@TeaKayB There also are many associated studies and concepts like those by Putwain https://t.co/9LenNV76m5, Pekrun https://t.co/K8mNorl6Wb, Dowker (math anxiety) https://t.co/ScR1QAkztF - imo enough to simply say ‘bidirectional’.

Sep 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,209 followers View post →
LJ Rodgers
@Ellejayed · X

RT @cbokhove: @JenniferRead6 @helenjwc @LimesWright @atulrana @Ofstednews Yes, https://t.co/ScR1QACaSf and there have been more overviews.…

Jul 1, 2021 · 1 share · 278 followers View post →
Christian Bokhove
@cbokhove · X

@JenniferRead6 @helenjwc @LimesWright @atulrana @Ofstednews Yes, https://t.co/ScR1QACaSf and there have been more overviews. A review of reviews would have limitations in itself but there really is no reason imo to -even if hampered by ‘can’t do everything’- to give a more representative overview. Same with some other themes.

Jul 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,209 followers View post →
Christian Bokhove
@cbokhove · X

@ShakinthatChalk @englishspecial @rupert_higham There is a lot e.g Dowker starting point https://t.co/ScR1QACaSf or work Levine & Beilock, and very recently this update review https://t.co/yKePTlAmFn

Nov 8, 2020 · 1 like · 6,209 followers View post →
BPY
@BrettYoud · X

RT @HughesT0KY0: @BrettYoud Lots of objections to lots of her claims here too https://t.co/9LZuNWEe5y and here https://t.co/GoBfmEd5Lt and…

Mar 15, 2019 · 1 share · 517 followers View post →
Michael
@HughesTokyo · X

@BrettYoud Lots of objections to lots of her claims here too https://t.co/9LZuNWEe5y and here https://t.co/GoBfmEd5Lt and here https://t.co/ELW5Z6pJ8W and here https://t.co/fCv7NIbyW1

Mar 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,627 followers View post →
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