Frontiers in Psychology (Jan 2022)

Impact of Perceived Supportive Learning Environment on Mathematical Achievement: The Mediating Roles of Autonomous Self-Regulation and Creative Thinking

  • Weihua Niu,
  • Li Cheng,
  • Li Cheng,
  • Dana Duan,
  • Qingyang Zhang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.781594
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12

Abstract

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A total of 1,281 Chinese students in grades 3–6 participated in a study that examined the relationships among student-perceived supportive learning environment (PSLE), mathematical achievement, autonomous self-regulation, and creative thinking. The results demonstrated that student PSLE is positively associated with autonomous self-regulation, creative thinking, and mathematical achievement. In addition, the study also demonstrated that the influence of PSLE on students’ mathematical achievements could be mediated through autonomous self-regulation and creative thinking, respectively. The results shed light on the effectiveness of a supportive learning environment on educational and psychological outcomes in Chinese mathematical classrooms.

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