Self-Efficacy and Mathematical Ability: A Meta-Analysis of Studies Conducted in Indonesia

Abstract

Annotation. This study aims to examine the relation between self-efficacy and mathematical ability based on educational level and geographical location. This study employed meta-analysis by involving 30 empirical studies and 2,298 participants. Results revealed that mathematical ability and self-efficacy had a moderate positive relationship (r = 0.553). Furthermore, geographical location and educational level were not the moderating factors affecting the strength of the relation between mathematical ability and self-efficacy.