The interaction between executive functions and math anxiety in mathematical performance: a systematic review
This systematic review was prompted by the low proficiency rates in Mathematics evidenced by PISA-2018, aiming to explore the relationship between Executive Functions and Math Anxiety (MA) on Math Performance (MP). The primary objective was to present evidence on the influence of these variables on...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA) |
| Repositorio: | Amazônia (Universidade Federal do Pará. Online) |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.periodicos.ufpa.br:article/15785 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://periodicos.ufpa.br/index.php/revistaamazonia/article/view/15785 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Executive Functions; Math Anxiety; Mathematical Performance Funções executivas; Ansiedade Matemática; Desempenho Matemático |
| Sumario: | This systematic review was prompted by the low proficiency rates in Mathematics evidenced by PISA-2018, aiming to explore the relationship between Executive Functions and Math Anxiety (MA) on Math Performance (MP). The primary objective was to present evidence on the influence of these variables on student performance. Specifically, the study aimed to elucidate the phenomenon of MA and its effect on performance, as well as to identify the correlation between Executive Functions (Working Memory, Inhibitory Control, and Cognitive Flexibility) and MP. Following PRISMA guidelines, the investigation selected 124 articles from databases such as PMC, Sci-Hub, OJS, SCIELO, BPS, and ELSEVIER. After a pre-selection process, 40 articles were deemed potentially relevant, and 12 studies were ultimately included based on specific eligibility and inclusion criteria. The results indicated that MA induces cognitive interference due to emotional distraction, impairing the ability to process mathematical tasks. Furthermore, a significant positive relationship was found between Executive Functions and MP, with Visuospatial Working Memory and Cognitive Flexibility being the most effective moderators of the MA-MP relationship. This study suggests that interventions aimed at enhancing Executive Functions can mitigate the negative effects of MA, thereby improving MP. |
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