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HIGH ABILITY STUDIES, vol.0, 2025 (SSCI)
The present study examined the role of psychosocial factors in shaping the mathematics performance and future occupational expectations of mathematically gifted adolescents by leveraging data from the Programme for International Student Assessment 2022. The findings revealed significant sex differences in how psychosocial factors predicted mathematics performance. Notably, mathematics anxiety significantly predicted performance for males but not for females. Furthermore, mathematics performance was a strong predictor of future occupational expectations with males demonstrating slightly more positive expectations than females. These results could suggest the need for differentiated educational strategies to address sex-specific psychosocial influences where, therefore, we offer valuable insights for policymakers and educators seeking to support mathematically gifted adolescents. The implications, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.