The Relationship Between Stress Coping Styles and Test Anxiety of Undergraduates

Abstract

The number of college students in the current society is huge. The examination is a effective basic method for every college students to check their learning abilities. But at the same time, examinations also brings college students more pressures. Previous studies have proved that immature stress coping styles will have an impact on test anxiety. In view of this, This study was designed to examine stress coping styles and test anxiety using college students as subjects.. On the basis of previous studies, questionnaire survey was adopted to investigate the current situation of stress coping styles and test anxiety among college students in a university.The relationship between the two variables was explored through data analysis. The research results are as follows:1. Test anxiety have a negative association with the mature factors in stress coping style (problem-solving, seeking help).2. Test anxiety have a favorable link with immature factors in stress coping styles (self-blame, fantasy, withdrawal, rationalization).3. The level of test anxiety of college students is generally high.College students should face all kinds of stressful events with a good attitude and the right way to cope with pressure, actively find solutions. At the same time, they can ask others for help when they cannot solve their own problems.