Relationship between Academic Emotions, Self-efficacy and mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Central Division, Machakos County, Kenya
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Date
2016
Authors
Mutisya, Elizabeth N.
Kinai, Theresia K.
Dinga, Jotham N.
Mutwelel, Samuel M.
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Publisher
Msingi Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship
between academic emotions and self- efficacy in predicting
mathematics achievement of secondary school students. A random
sample of 300 form three students (150 males, 150 females) was
selected from public secondary schools in Central Division, Machakos
County, Kenya. Correlation research design was adopted and data
collected using a self report questionnaire. Analysis of examination
records was done to obtain data on mathematics achievement.
Relationships were determined using Pearson product-moment
correlation method while t-test for independent samples was
used to determine gender differences between students’ academic
emotions, self-efficacy and mathematics achievement. Results
revealed a significant relationship between students academic
emotions, self-efficacy and mathematics achievement. Significant
gender differences were found in students’ academic emotions and
self-efficacy. The findings are useful in helping students to develop
control over the process of learning mathematics and attach high
value to the subject, which lead to development of positive emotions
which have a positive correlation to academic achievement.
Description
A Research Article in Msingi Journal
Keywords
Academic emotions, Self-efficacy, Mathematics achievement
Citation
Mutisya, E. N., Kinai, T K., Dinga, J. N., Mutweleli, S. M., (2016). Relationship between academic emotions, self-efficacy and mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Central Division, Machakos County, Kenya . Msingi Journal, Vol. 1, Number 2, 2016 pp. 29 – 57