The relationship among mathematics anxiety, beliefs about mathematics, mathematics self-efficacy, and mathematics performance in associate degree nursing students.

Full Abstract

This research explored nursing students' mathematics anxiety, beliefs about mathematics, and mathematics self-efficacy in relation to performance on a medication mathematics test. Results revealed that the participants experienced some mathematics anxiety and had positive beliefs about mathematics and mathematics self-efficacy. Qualitative responses indicated that participants worried about the consequences of failing the medication mathematics test and that practice helped reduce this anxiety. In addition, participants acknowledged the importance of correct dosage calculations for nursing practice. Implications for nursing education are discussed.

Author information

Author/s: Walsh, Kathleen A (KA);

Affiliation: Dowling College, Shirley, New York, USA. walshka(-atsign-)farmingdale.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Nursing education perspectives (Nurs Educ Perspect), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Jul-Aug; vol 29 (issue 4) : pp 226-9

Dates: Created 2008/09/05; Completed 2008/11/10;

PMID: 18770952, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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