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- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Reading comprehension self-efficacy and mathematical problem-solving in primary education: a serial mediation model through mathematical reasoning and critical thinking
Filiz, Tunahan; Kaplan, Kadir
Introduction Mathematical problem-solving is fundamental for academic success and real-life challenges and involves more than procedural and computational skills. As most primary school mathematics problems are text-based, reading comprehension self-efficacy may be closely associated with students' performance in mathematical problem-solving. Grounded in Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory, this study examined the associations between reading comprehension self-efficacy and mathematical problem-solving, focusing on the sequential indirect associations involving of mathematical reasoning and critical thinking.Methods A quantitative, correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 518 fourth-grade students from 14 provinces across seven regions of T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected using validated scales measuring reading comprehension self-efficacy, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving skills. Data were analyzed using correlation analysis and regression-based mediation analysis.Results The findings revealed that mathematical reasoning and critical thinking partially accounted for the association between reading comprehension self-efficacy and mathematical problem-solving. The findings indicated significant indirect effects through critical thinking skills (beta = 0.18, K2 = 0.23), mathematical reasoning skills (beta = 0.04, K2 = 0.19), and the sequential pathway from mathematical reasoning to critical thinking (beta = 0.01, K2 = 0.03). Although the sequential mediation effect was statistically significant, its effect size was relatively small compared with the individual mediation effects, particularly that of critical thinking skills.Discussion These results highlight the interconnected roles of foundational cognitive processes in relation to higher-order mathematical problem-solving skills. The study contributes to the literature by emphasizing the relevance of considering reading comprehension self-efficacy, mathematical reasoning, and critical thinking as interconnected factors in early mathematics education.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ1The relationship between the mathematical reasoning skills and video game addiction of Turkish middle schools students: A serial mediator model
Öztürk, Mesut; Sarikaya, İsmail
The reasoning is required for important mathematical skills such as understanding mathematics, problem-solving, and proving. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the reasoning skills of individuals. This study was conducted to determine the serial mediator effect of the negative automatic thoughts and self-regulation within the relationship between reasoning skills and video game addiction of middle-school students. The correlational research model among the quantitative research designs was used in this study which was conducted with the participation of 468 middle-school students. Reasoning skill scale, video game addiction scale, negative automatic thoughts scale, and perceived self-regulation scale were used in the data collection process. The obtained data were analyzed with correlation analysis and mediator variable analysis. In the end, the results indicated that negative automatic thoughts and self-regulation skills had a mediator effect between middle-school students’ video game addiction and reasoning skills.
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