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The Mediating Effect of Creativity on the Relationship Between Mathematic Achievement and Programming Self-Efficacy
Frontiers in Psychology
|January 27, 2022
Summary
Mathematics achievement positively impacts programming self-efficacy, with creativity acting as a key mediator. This highlights the importance of integrating math and fostering innovative thinking in programming education for teenagers.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Computer Science Education
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Programming self-efficacy is crucial for student success in computer science.
- Understanding factors influencing programming self-efficacy is essential for effective pedagogy.
- Creativity is increasingly recognized as a vital skill in STEM fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the direct relationship between mathematics achievement and programming self-efficacy.
- To examine the mediating role of creativity in the link between mathematics achievement and programming self-efficacy.
- To provide insights for enhancing programming education among adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 950 upper-secondary students using math scores, Kirton Adaption-Innovation Scale, and Programmed Self-Efficacy Scale.
- Descriptive and correlational statistical analyses using SPSS-26.
- Mediation analysis employing the PROCESS plugin to test the role of creativity.
Main Results:
- Mathematics achievement showed a positive correlation with both programming self-efficacy and creativity.
- Creativity demonstrated a positive influence on programming self-efficacy.
- Creativity was confirmed to mediate the relationship between mathematics achievement and programming self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Mathematics achievement directly enhances programming self-efficacy.
- Mathematics achievement indirectly boosts programming self-efficacy through creativity.
- Integrating mathematics and cultivating innovative thinking are critical for improving programming education and learning outcomes in teenagers.
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