Developmental trajectories of achievement emotions in mathematics during adolescence

Sakaki, M., Murayama, K., Frenzel, A. C., Goetz, T., Marsh, H. W., Lichtenfeld, S. and Pekrun, R. (2023) Developmental trajectories of achievement emotions in mathematics during adolescence. Child Development, 95 (1). pp. 276-295. ISSN 0009-3920 doi: 10.1111/cdev.13996

Abstract/Summary

AbstractThis study examined how adolescents' emotions in mathematics develop over time. Growth curve modeling was applied to longitudinal data collected annually from 2002 to 2006 (Grades 5–9; N = 3425 German adolescents; Mage = 11.7, 15.6 years at the first and last waves, respectively; 50.0% female). Results indicated that enjoyment and pride decreased over time (Glass's Δs = −.86, −.71). In contrast, negative emotions exhibited more complex patterns: Anger, boredom, and hopelessness increased (Δs = .52, .79, .26), shame decreased (Δ = −.12), and anxiety remained stable (Δ = .00). These change trajectories of emotions were associated with change trajectories of perceived control, intrinsic value, achievement value, and achievement in mathematics. Implications and future directions are discussed.

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URI	https://reading-pure-test.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/113406
Identification Number/DOI	10.1111/cdev.13996
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Central Services Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
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