Development and validation of the brief Math Anxiety Scale (BMAS) in university students
Abstract: Background: This study developed the Brief Math Anxiety Scale (BMAS), a brief version of the Shortened Math Anxiety Rating Scale (sMARS), maintaining its original three-factor structure, by applying item response theory. Method: The sMARS was administered to 1,349 undergraduates, along with other questionnaires to measure their math ability, trait and test anxieties, and attitudes toward mathematics. Results: Results showed that the original scale could be reduced to nine items (three for each subscale). We provided evidence of good psychometric properties: strong internal consistency, adequate 7-week test-retest reliability, and good convergent/discriminant validity. Conclusions: In conclusion, the BMAS provides valid interpretations and reliable scores for assessing math anxiety in university students, and is especially useful in situations with time constraints where the longer form is impractical.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado de Asturias
2023
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| Online Access: | https://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1886-144X2023000400008 |
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