Investigating the Source of Student Self-Efficacy and its Relations to Affective Factors in Mathematics Learning

Sulthon Amien; Ratno Abidin; Achmad Hidayatullah; Ridlwan Muhammad

doi:10.18690/rei.2463

Sulthon Amien Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya
Ratno Abidin Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya
Achmad Hidayatullah Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya
Ridlwan Muhammad Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

Keywords: self-efficacy, attitude, student motivation, teacher support

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the source of students’ self-efficacy and its relation to motivation, attitude, and students’ perception of teacher support in mathematics learning. Three hundred and fifty participants were selected using a stratified random sampling method. The study was survey-based and quantitative; data were analysed through statistical tests. Findings showed that most students reported having good grades in math. The source of self-efficacy in mathematics significantly correlates with attitude, intrinsic motivation, and students’ perception of teacher support.

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