Resilience in mathematics education research: A systematic review of empirical studies

Citation

Xenofontos C & Mouroutsou S (2022) Resilience in mathematics education research: A systematic review of empirical studies. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2022.2115132

Abstract
In recent years, the number of studies examining resilience in relation to mathematics teaching/learning (or mathematical resilience, according to some), increased significantly. This paper is a systematic review of 78 studies published between 2010 and 2021, and investigates (a) conceptualisations of mathematical resilience, (b) demographic characteristics of participants in the papers identified, and (c) factors that influence the development of mathematical resilience. Our analysis indicates that mathematical resilience is conceptualised in two ways: as the coexistence of disadvantage and high mathematical performance; and, as part of one’s mathematical identity. Participants in related studies belong to one of the following categories: disadvantaged pupils; “typical” pupils; disadvantaged university STEM students; “typical” university students; prospective teachers; in-service teachers. Mathematical resilience is found to be influenced by both psychological and social/environmental factors. Finally, we discuss implications and how the field can move forward.

Keywords
mathematical resilience; education; systematic review; empirical studies; teaching/learning

Notes
Output Status: Forthcoming/Available Online

Journal
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research

People

Dr Stella Mouroutsou

Lecturer in Education, Education

Dr Constantinos Xenofontos

Lecturer, Education