ERIC Number: EJ1255541
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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The Intergenerational Transmission of Mathematics Attitudes
Olivares, Vidal; Ceglie, Robert J.
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, v8 n2 p76-91 2020
Cold sweats, head shakes, and memories of hardship are the common reactions when adults are introduced to a high school mathematics teacher. These negative reactions contribute to an attitude towards mathematics that continues to permeate American society. Unfortunately, there is a growing concern that these negative attitudes may be passed from adults to susceptible youth resulting in a never-ending cycle of dislike towards mathematics. The current study aimed to investigate the ways in which students internalize the mathematics attitudes of their parents in light of mathematics capital theory. Instruments measuring self-efficacy beliefs in mathematics, as well as value placed on learning content were administered to all juniors, seniors, and their parents in a suburban school district. The survey data was analyzed to identify candidates for interviews. Interviews of eight parents and their children were conducted to explore the sources of the students' self-efficacy beliefs. Findings revealed that the relationship between a parent and child's belief systems is complex and varies according to the parent's level of mathematics beliefs.
Descriptors: Mathematics Anxiety, Generational Differences, Parent Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Negative Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Self Efficacy, Human Capital, High School Students, Learning Motivation, Measures (Individuals), Teacher Role
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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