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28-02-2024 | Empirical Research

Developmental Trajectories of Adolescents’ Math Motivation: The Role of Mindset and Perceptions of Informal STEM Learning Site Inclusivity

Auteurs: Emine Ozturk, Mengya Zhao, Adam J. Hoffman, Angelina Joy, Christina S. Marlow, Fidelia Law, Ashley R. Deutsch, Channing J. Mathews, Luke McGuire, Frances Balkwill, Karen Burns, Laurence Butler, Marc Drews, Grace Fields, Hannah Smith, Mark Winterbottom, Adam Rutland, Adam Hartstone-Rose, Kelly Lynn Mulvey

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 7/2024

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Abstract

Motivation is a key factor in engagement, achievement, and career choices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). While existing research has focused on student motivation toward math in formal school programs, new work is needed that focuses on motivation for those involved in informal STEM programs. Specifically, the role of math mindset and perceived inclusivity of informal STEM sites (to those of varying gender and ethnic backgrounds) on longitudinal trajectories of adolescents’ math motivation has not been explored. This study investigates longitudinal changes in math expectancy, interest, and utility values and the effects of math fixed mindset, math growth mindset, and perceptions of the inclusivity of informal STEM learning sites on these changes for adolescents participating in STEM programs at these informal sites in the United Kingdom and the United States (n = 249, MT1age = 15.2, SD = 1.59). Three latent growth curve models were tested. The data suggest that math expectancy, interest, and utility values declined over three years. Growth mindset positively predicted changes in utility, while fixed mindset negatively predicted changes in utility. Inclusivity positively influenced the initial levels of utility. Girls reported lower initial expectancy than boys. Age influenced both the initial levels and rate of change for expectancy. Older adolescents had lower levels of expectancy compared to their younger counterparts; however, they had a less steep decline in expectancy over three years. These findings suggest that designing inclusive learning environments and promoting growth mindset may encourage math motivation.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Developmental Trajectories of Adolescents’ Math Motivation: The Role of Mindset and Perceptions of Informal STEM Learning Site Inclusivity
Auteurs
Emine Ozturk
Mengya Zhao
Adam J. Hoffman
Angelina Joy
Christina S. Marlow
Fidelia Law
Ashley R. Deutsch
Channing J. Mathews
Luke McGuire
Frances Balkwill
Karen Burns
Laurence Butler
Marc Drews
Grace Fields
Hannah Smith
Mark Winterbottom
Adam Rutland
Adam Hartstone-Rose
Kelly Lynn Mulvey
Publicatiedatum
28-02-2024
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 7/2024
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-024-01949-0

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