Mathematics Anxiety and Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Nursing students experience significant mathematics anxiety due to fear of errors and past negative experiences. Addressing these anxieties is crucial for developing competent and safe nursing professionals.
Area Of Science
- Nursing Education
- Mathematics Anxiety in Healthcare
- Student Well-being
Background
- Sound mathematical skills are essential for effective nursing practice and patient safety.
- Nursing students often face challenges with mathematics-related tasks.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore factors influencing nursing student anxiety in mathematics-related activities.
- To understand the relationship between mathematics anxiety and self-efficacy in nursing education.
Main Methods
- Concurrent mixed methods study using online surveys and focus group interviews.
- Involved Bachelor of Nursing students from an Australian university across academic years.
- Quantitative data analyzed with descriptive statistics; qualitative data with inductive content analysis.
Main Results
- Over 70% of nursing students reported some level of mathematics fear.
- Common factors included lack of confidence, fear of errors, potential patient harm, and negative past math experiences.
- Significant variation in student perceptions regarding mathematics in nursing.
Conclusions
- The diverse nature of student anxieties poses challenges for nurse educators.
- Varied teaching approaches and potential inclusion of specialist math teachers and psychologists are recommended.
- Addressing mathematics anxiety is vital for ensuring competent and safe nursing graduates.
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