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Wang, Yurou; Zhang, Jihong – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2022
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields are in high demand. These fields all require sufficient math ability. However, many university students suffer from math anxiety. This study conducted an experiment to explore the influence of math anxiety on university students' challenging math problem-solving behavior and whether autonomy…
Descriptors: Mathematics Anxiety, College Students, Problem Solving, Personal Autonomy
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Hyejeong Oh; Helen Patrick; Jessica Kilday; Allison Ryan – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2024
This study draws on basic psychological needs (BPN) theory to investigate multiple ways that perceived relatedness is important for understanding students' help-seeking behavior in college science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. Participants were 590 undergraduates (38% women; 65% European American, 24% Asian/Pacific…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Student Attitudes, Help Seeking, Personal Autonomy