Exploring The Impact of Self-Regulated Learning  on Reducing Students' Mathematics Anxiety

Lidra Ety Syahfitri harahap; Sri Andayani; Deflimai Ekwan

Authors

Lidra Ety Syahfitri harahap Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Sri Andayani Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Deflimai Ekwan State Senior High School 1 Mapat Tunggul

Keywords:

self-regulated learning, mathematics anxiety, Literature review

Abstract

The study of mathematics often presents challenges due to anxiety, which can adversely affect students' understanding and performance. Research on self-regulated learning has received increasing attention as a strategy to address this issue. This article presents a comprehensive literature review to explore the relationship between self-regulated learning and anxiety in mathematics. Using the PRISMA procedure, 28 studies were selected from 2018 to 2024 to explore the relationship between self-regulated learning and math anxiety grouped by level of research, methodology, sample, and instruments used. The review showed that stronger levels of self-regulated learning were associated with lower levels of math anxiety, while lower levels of self-regulated learning were associated with higher math anxiety. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and researchers in developing strategies to increase self-regulated learning and reduce students' math-related anxiety. Understanding these relationships makes it possible to design more targeted interventions to improve teaching practices as well as student learning outcomes in mathematics.

Author Biographies

Sri Andayani, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

A postgraduate lecturer in Mathematics Education at Yogyakarta State University, currently serving as the Head of the Mathematics Department in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Yogyakarta State University.

Deflimai Ekwan, State Senior High School 1 Mapat Tunggul

Serving as the principal of State Senior High School 1 Mapat Tunggul, they are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science.

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