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The meaning of this study is to research the development process of self-efficacy in learning mathematics, and to distinguish factors that affect this process. Because of the strong affects regarding it, mathematics is in a disparate position as a school subject. In this study, self-efficacy is conceptualized as a part of the affective area. The interaction between affect and learning outcomes in mathematics has not been researched enough to understand it thoroughly. The research method in this study was literature review, performed by studying literature and articles regarding the topic. Finna search services and Nelli-portaali were used as resources inter alia. The impacts on self-efficacy were divided into physical, psychological and social factors in the learning environment, and to the impacts of individual differences. Self-efficacy is a complex, dynamic belief, which is easily influenced from the outside and the inside. The interaction between self-efficacy and learning outcomes can not be determined unequivocally.