How does digital learning resource accessibility affects math learning anxiety in high school-an empirical analysis...

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Digital Learning Environments
• Mathematics Education

Background:

• Math learning anxiety is a significant obstacle to student success and well-being.
• Digital learning environments present both opportunities and challenges for managing math anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between digital learning resource characteristics (quality, usage frequency, manner of use) and math learning anxiety.
• To examine the moderating roles of teacher support and sense of school belonging in this relationship.

Main Methods:

• Utilized large-scale PISA 2022 survey data from high-school students.
• Employed linear regression and moderation analyses to assess associations and interactions.

Main Results:

• Higher quality and specific ways of using digital resources were linked to lower math anxiety.
• Usage frequency of digital resources did not significantly impact math anxiety.
• Teacher support moderated the effects of all digital resource dimensions; school belonging moderated quality and manner of use.

Conclusions:

• Prioritizing high-quality digital resources and appropriate usage is key to reducing math anxiety.
• Strong teacher support and a sense of school belonging are crucial protective factors.
• Future research should explore these dynamics longitudinally or experimentally.