Development and Validation of the Brief Math Anxiety Scale (BMAS) in University Students.
Journal
Psicothema
ISSN: 1886-144X
Titre abrégé: Psicothema
Pays: Spain
ID NLM: 101189384
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2023
Nov 2023
Historique:
medline:
27
10
2023
pubmed:
26
10
2023
entrez:
26
10
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
This study developed the Brief Math Anxiety Scale (BMAS), a brief version of the Shortened Math Anxiety Rating Scale (sMARS), maintaining its original three-factor structure, by applying item response theory. The sMARS was administered to 1,349 undergraduates, along with other questionnaires to measure their math ability, trait and test anxieties, and attitudes toward mathematics. Results showed that the original scale could be reduced to nine items (three for each subscale). We provided evidence of good psychometric properties: strong internal consistency, adequate 7-week test-retest reliability, and good convergent/discriminant validity. In conclusion, the BMAS provides valid interpretations and reliable scores for assessing math anxiety in university students, and is especially useful in situations with time constraints where the longer form is impractical.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
This study developed the Brief Math Anxiety Scale (BMAS), a brief version of the Shortened Math Anxiety Rating Scale (sMARS), maintaining its original three-factor structure, by applying item response theory.
METHOD
METHODS
The sMARS was administered to 1,349 undergraduates, along with other questionnaires to measure their math ability, trait and test anxieties, and attitudes toward mathematics.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Results showed that the original scale could be reduced to nine items (three for each subscale). We provided evidence of good psychometric properties: strong internal consistency, adequate 7-week test-retest reliability, and good convergent/discriminant validity.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, the BMAS provides valid interpretations and reliable scores for assessing math anxiety in university students, and is especially useful in situations with time constraints where the longer form is impractical.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37882425
pii: 4822
doi: 10.7334/psicothema2022.434
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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