Asymmetric longitudinal links between learning anxiety and engagement in Chinese primary school students: The role of peer relationship

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how learning anxiety affects student engagement over time while considering peer relationships.
• Investigated longitudinal relationships between learning anxiety and engagement.
• Analyzed the role of peer relationships in educational settings.
• Employed quantitative measures to assess anxiety and engagement levels.
• Learning anxiety is identified as a persistent barrier to engagement.
• Peer influences on learning are not always positive, challenging common assumptions.
• Interventions targeting anxiety can improve educational outcomes.