Exam Anxiety Levels Research Articles

Exam anxiety of the adolescents in Turkey: association between quality of life and sleep quality

ABSTRACT Exam anxiety can affect the sleep quality of adolescents, and insomnia can further increase anxiety in adolescents. In the study, a descriptive and relational research was performed with the aim of investigating the correlation between exam anxiety levels with sleep and quality of life among adolescents. The study included 303 students attending high schools located in a province in Turkey. The data were collected using ‘Personal Information Form’ and the ‘Exam Anxiety Inventory’ (EAI), ‘Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index’ (PSQI), and ‘Quality of Life for Children Scale’ (KINDL). During the analysis of data; descriptive statistical methods, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analysis were used. There was a positive weak correlation between the PSQI total points with EAI-total test points (r = 0.349; p = 0.000), and a negative and very weak correlation between KINDL total points with EAI-total test points (r=-0.195; p = 0.001) for adolescents. According to regression analysis, the exam anxiety of adolescents was identified to be a significant determinant of sleep quality and quality of life (p < 0.05). As a result of our research, it appears that exam anxiety among adolescents negatively affects sleep quality and quality of life. For this reason, it is recommended to perform screening, assessment and intervention studies to determine and reduce the exam anxiety of adolescents in the early period.

Collaborative Testing as an Alternative Assessment Technique in Algebra Education

This study aims to analyze the impact of collaborative testing of students’ cognitive and affective learning outcomes in learning algebra in mathematics education. The sample of the study was 33 students of 6th grade. The mixed method approach was employed, using both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data collection instruments included (a) exams consisting of open-ended questions developed by the researchers to test student attainments in algebra (Algebra Attainment Test), (b) Mathematical Attitudes Scale aiming to determine student attitudes towards math lessons, (c) Exam Anxiety Inventory aiming to determine student exam anxiety levels, and (d) interviews aiming to determine students’ opinions on collaborative testing. According to the analysis of the quantitative data, it was determined that the experimental group's mean score on the algebra attainment test was higher than the control group. But it was not statistically significant. Furthermore in the total mean score of the exam anxiety was found a decrease in the experimental group but it was not significant. However, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the attitudes of the students in the experimental group towards mathematics. The analysis of the qualitative study data revealed that students’ views were both positive and negative on the “cognitive”, “affective”, “social” and “suggestions” themes about collaborative testing. As a result of the research, we evaluated the effectiveness of collaborative testing in the form of group work based on assessment activities. At the same time, we presented the advantages and disadvantages of the technique and discussed its usability as an alternative assessment technique.

Relations Among Psychological Resilience, Exam Anxiety, and School Satisfaction in a Large Sample of Azerbaijani Adolescents

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The purpose of this study was to examine whether exam anxiety played a role as a mediator in the relationship between psychological resilience and school satisfaction in a large sample of adolescents (N = 1819; Mage = 15.16, SD = 0.95) who live in different regions of Azerbaijan. Adolescents’ psychological resilience was positively associated with school satisfaction, whereas their exam anxiety level was negatively associated with school satisfaction. Structural equation modeling results showed that exam anxiety partially mediated the relationships between psychological resilience and school satisfaction. Therefore, the indirect effect of psychological resilience on school satisfaction through exam anxiety was also statistically significant.&lt;/p&gt;

Assessment of exam anxiety level among students from selected educational institutions with a view to prepare a self-help guide

Background: The determination and aim of education is to make all round development of human child. On the contrary to it, the real fact is that education alone is not capable of fulfilling all the aims of the man in the modern age. When we go in the depth of it, we can see that there are many reasons for this. Some of them are the curriculum, teaching methodology, pattern of education, methods of discipline, teachers & teaching behavior and methods of doing valuation etc. There exist competitions between the children as well as pressure which may be that from parents as well as from peers. In the present world, children do have different levels of anxiety before exams which may vary from student to student, which in an increased level hinders their ability to perform their best. Therefore, it will be of help if a self help guide can be prepared with a view to help them in overcoming the exam anxiety and to perform at their level best. Hence, the present study is to determine the exam anxiety level among students and to provide them with a self help guide.

Correlation of piano lesson success of music teacher candidates with their piano exam anxiety levels and their opinions on causes of anxiety

This study aimed at analysing the correlation between the anxiety level of music teacher candidates during piano exams and possible causes of anxiety and their exam performance. The teacher candidates in the study group were given a questionnaire for piano exam anxiety. Anxiety levels of students and their opinions on causes of anxiety were determined with the data collected through the questionnaire that identified personal anxiety levels in piano exams and the causes of anxiety. The exam scores of students in the piano class who were given the questionnaire were determined and associated with their anxiety levels for comparison. Various statistical processes (mean, t test, Anova etc.) were used to find out anxiety levels and to make comparison. The study concluded that the students had high anxiety levels in general, and a significant part of students with high anxiety level had relatively lower performance in piano class.

Assessment of anxiety level among undergraduate students regarding examinations in Babylon University, Iraq

Objective: To assess anxiety levels regarding examinations among undergraduate students at college of nursing, Babylon University. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted from 1st December 2021 to 31th January 2022. The study included undergraduate nursing students of Babylon University, Hilla city, Iraq. The study, used a structured self-administered questionnaire with 100 nursing students. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographical data and Sarson's examination anxiety scale which consisted of 38 items to measure exam anxiety levels. The validity was determined through 10 experts related to the field of study. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the questionnaire was sent to the respondents via emails or by the social media (Messengers, viber, and what's up). Results: Mean age of participants was 24.505.61 years. The level of undergraduates’ anxiety towards examinations was clear. A total of 69 students out of 100 were suffering moderate anxiety on Sarson's examination anxiety scale. Conclusion: There was a moderate level of anxiety among most nursing students of Babylon University who participated in current study regarding to examinations based on Sarson exam anxiety Scale.

The analysis of the relationship between exam anxiety and academic procrastination levels of 8th grade students

Bu araştırmada, 2018-2019 eğitim-öğretim yılında Kocaeli-İzmit İlçesinde öğrenim gören 8. sınıf öğrencilerinin akademik erteleme ile sınav kaygı düzeyleri düzeyleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Araştırmaya 81 öğrenci katılmış ve kendilerine “Sınav Kaygı Ölçeği”, “Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Akademik Erteleme Ölçeği” ve Demografik Bilgi Formu” uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde normal dağılım varsayımının sağlandığı durumlarda iki grup ortalamalarının karşılaştırılması için bağımsız örneklem t testi; normal dağılım varsayımının sağlanmadığı durumlarda ise Mann Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır. İkiden fazla grup ortalamasının karşılaştırılmasında normal dağılım olan testlerde ANOVA; normal dağılmayan verilerde Kruskal Wallis H testi kullanılmıştır. Sürekli verilerde Spearman korelasyon analizi; kategorik verilerde Ki Kare analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada akademik erteleme davranışı erkek öğrencilerde daha fazladır ve öğrencinin yaşına, ekonomik durumuna, LGS süreci sonucunda girdiği liseye ve algılanan başarı durumuna göre farklılaşmamıştır. Sınav kaygısı ölçeği ve alt boyut puanlarından elde edilen skorlara göre erkek öğrencilerin gelecek ile ilgili endişeleri kız öğrencilerden fazladır. Diğer alt boyutlarda ve ölçek genelinde cinsiyete göre farklılaşma yoktur. Sınav kaygısı puanları öğrencinin yaşına, ekonomik durumuna, LGS süreci sonucunda girdiği liseye ve algılanan başarı durumuna göre farklılaşmamıştır. Akademik erteleme ile sınav kaygısı ve sınav kaygısı alt boyutları olan başkalarının görüşü, elecek ve hazırlanmak ile ilgili endişeler, zihinsel ve bedensel tepkiler ve genel sınav kaygısı alt boyutu arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır. Akademik erteleme ile kişinin kendi görüşü alt boyutu arasında anlamlı, pozitif yönlü ve zayıf düzey bir ilişki vardır. Akademik erteleme, sınav kaygısı düzeyine göre farklılaşmamıştır.

The Relationship Between Leisure Management and Exam Anxiety Levels of University Students

Aim: The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between leisure management and test anxiety levels of university students and their differentiation status in terms of some demographic variables. Methods: The relational survey model was used in the study, and there were 284 (147 male and 137 female) university students selected from the universe by convenient sampling method. Personal information form prepared by the researchers, “Leisure Management Scale (LMS)” and “Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI)” were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, t-Test and Pearson Correlation analyzes were used by using SPSS 26.0 program. Results: There was no significant difference in the sub-dimensions of the leisure management scale and the total score averages according to the gender variable, while a significant difference was found in the TAI "delusional", "affective" sub-dimensions and total score averages. According to the family income variable of university students, a low-level and negative significant relationship was found in the "leisure attitude" sub-dimension of LMS, and in the total TAI and "delusional sub-dimension". A significant relationship was found between the age variable and the "goal setting and method" sub-dimension of LMS. A low and negative significant relationship was found between leisure and "goal setting and method", "leisure attitude" and total LMS score averages. In addition, while there was no significant relationship between LMS and TAI, it was found that there was a low and negative significant relationship between the "leisure attitude" sub-dimension and the test anxiety inventory and its sub-dimensions. Conclusion: It can be said that as the level of attitude towards leisure activities of university students’ increases, the feeling of exam anxiety may decrease, and the increase in free time will adversely affect the level of leisure management and attitude. Keywords: University students, Leisure management, Exam anxiety level. *It was presented as an oral presentation at the 5th Academic Sports Research Congress

The Relationship Between Leisure Management and Exam Anxiety Levels of University Students

Aim: The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between leisure management and test anxiety levels of university students and their differentiation status in terms of some demographic variables. Methods: The relational survey model was used in the study, and there were 284 (147 male and 137 female) university students selected from the universe by convenient sampling method. Personal information form prepared by the researchers, “Leisure Management Scale (LMS)” and “Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI)” were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, t-Test and Pearson Correlation analyzes were used by using SPSS 26.0 program. Results: There was no significant difference in the sub-dimensions of the leisure management scale and the total score averages according to the gender variable, while a significant difference was found in the TAI "delusional", "affective" sub-dimensions and total score averages. According to the family income variable of university students, a low-level and negative significant relationship was found in the "leisure attitude" sub-dimension of LMS, and in the total TAI and "delusional sub-dimension". A significant relationship was found between the age variable and the "goal setting and method" sub-dimension of LMS. A low and negative significant relationship was found between leisure and "goal setting and method", "leisure attitude" and total LMS score averages. In addition, while there was no significant relationship between LMS and TAI, it was found that there was a low and negative significant relationship between the "leisure attitude" sub-dimension and the test anxiety inventory and its sub-dimensions. Conclusion: It can be said that as the level of attitude towards leisure activities of university students’ increases, the feeling of exam anxiety may decrease, and the increase in free time will adversely affect the level of leisure management and attitude. Keywords: University students, Leisure management, Exam anxiety level. *It was presented as an oral presentation at the 5th Academic Sports Research Congress

Examining of the Exam Anxiety of 12th Grade Students Doing and Not Doing Sports in High Schools in Düzce

In this work, it was intended to investigate the exam anxiety of 12th grade students doing and not doing sports in high schools in Düzce. Exams might be a compelling process that creates excitement and stress. All student experiences the impacts of anxiety in different manners during the exam period. Experiencing a level of anxiety affects exam performance, and this reveals exam anxiety as a problem. In this study, it is going to be examined whether exam anxiety distinct among 12th grade students who do sports and those do not. A total of 400 students including 200 who do sports and 200 who do not were applied to the "Test Anxiety Inventory". SPSS 21 was used for statistical analysis of the data. In this research, exam anxiety levels of 12th grade students who do sports ad who do not in high schools in Düzce were analyzed and interpreted according to different variables. In consequence of the analysis performed in terms of variables such as doing sports, gender, sportive experiences; it was concluded that the anxiety level of the female students who have been doing sports for 3-4 years is higher compared to the male students do not sports and have been doing sports for 5 years or more.

Müzik Öğretmeni Adaylarının Piyano Performansı Özyeterlik Algıları İle Sınav Kaygıları Arasındaki İlişki

Self-efficacy perception and exam anxiety which are evaluated within scope of affective dimensions of piano performance affect the quality of performance. It is expected for music teacher candidates to be raised as teachers having high level of self-efficacy perception and having control over their level of anxiety with respect to their piano performance successes. This study has aimed to determine piano performance self-efficacy perceptions and exam anxiety levels of music teacher candidates and the relationship between these two variables. Relational scanning model has been used in the research and the sampling was constituted of total number of 718 music teacher candidates. Data have been gathered with personal information form, piano performance self-efficacy scale, and exam anxiety inventory. The data being obtained have been analyzed with Pearson Correlation Coefficient, One Way Variance Analysis (ANOVA) Welch test, Scheffe test, and Games Howell test. Research results have shown that piano performance self-efficacy perceptions and exam anxieties of music teacher candidates were at medium level. It has been determined that there was a negative directional meaningful and medium level of relationship between piano performance self-efficacy perceptions and exam anxieties of music teacher candidates. Within context of research results, program development studies can be made to improve piano performance self-efficacy perception and to reduce exam anxiety level and with teacher assessments and peer evaluation studies, the impact of constructive criticisms can be examined.

Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on Exam Anxiety Levels among Bachelor Level University Students

COVID-19 crisis had a huge impact on education and academics. Besides, it might have generated public fear and worry. All these factors might affect students’ performance and wellbeing and might increase stress levels especially during exams. Therefore, this study will investigate the impact of COVID-19 crisis on student’s exam anxiety and its relationship with other factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing exam anxiety survey electronically to Saudi universities bachelor students, two hundred and seventy-two students have responded to the survey. The results have shown that both female and male student have high anxiety levels. And no significant correlation was found between any demographic data and anxiety level, except the gender, as female students have a higher anxiety level than male students. In conclusion, COVID-19 might had generated a high exam anxiety level, especially in female students. Therefore, facilitating initiatives might be considered to improve students’ performance during this crisis.

The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Exam Anxiety Level in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Anxiety, depression and other mental problems are one of the important health problems on university campuses. The anxiety created by the exams in the students negatively affects the students' attitude and success towards the lessons. The studies carried out, the understanding the relationship between exercise, depression and anxiety, and positive results obtained were satisfying and also increased the value given to this issue. In our study, we examined the relationship between university students' physical activity level and exam anxiety.&#x0D; Material-Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 175 volunteer university students who did and did not do sports. The International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (IPAQ) Long Form was used to measure the level of physical activity and the Exam Anxiety Inventory to determine the level of anxiety.&#x0D; Results: The rate of female patients was significantly higher in the inactive group than the minimally active and active group (p ˂ 0.05). In the inactive group, the test anxiety score was significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05) than the minimally active and active group.&#x0D; Conclusion: As a result, our research revealed that the physical activity levels of university students are quite low, especially in female students, and there is a relationship between the level of physical activity and anxiety.

The Effect of the Exercise Program on Attention Deficits and Exam Anxiety Levels of Students Preparing for the LGS Exam through Distance Education during Covid-19 Pandemi cProcess

It is thought that children are devoid of basic needs of being social, belonging to a group, etc., due to the restrictions in the Covid-19 pandemic process and this may cause some mental problems in students preparing for the exam. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of exercises to be applied during the pandemic process, which has become an international problem, on the attention deficit and exam anxiety levels of 8th-grade students who are preparing for the High School Entrance (LGS) through the distance education model and other digital materials. The research was designed as pretest-posttest with the control group in an experimental design. The experimental group was applied 40 minutes of exercise 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The exercises were transferred to the experimental group via online applications. In the study, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Assessment Scale for Children (10-14 Age Group) was used as a data collection tool to determine students' attention deficits and Exam Anxiety Inventory was used to determine test anxiety. The scales were completed by the students through the links created by Google Forms. Finally, it was seen that the exercise activities applied revealed a significant factor in reducing the attention deficit and exam anxiety of the 8th-grade students who are preparing for the LGS exam through distance education in digital environments during the Covid-19 process.

Investigating exam anxiety levels of physical therapy and rehabilitation students

Investigating exam anxiety levels of physical therapy and rehabilitation students

Emotional freedom techniques (EFT) to reduce exam anxiety in Turkish nursing students

IntroductionNursing education involves among other things tracking the learning process. Many students experience anxiety prior to exams, and they try to cope with it. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on the reduction of exam anxiety in nursing students in the Women's Health and Diseases Nursing course in Turkey. MethodsIn this outcomes study, 80 s-year nursing students participated in three EFT sessions, each consisting of six two-minute parts. The study took an average of 46 min. Pre- and post-treatment measurements included: the socio-demographics of participants, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI Tx-1, Tx-2), and the Subjective Units of Distress (SUD) scale. The SUD scale was used before and after sessions. Prior to and following the three sessions, the BAI and the STAI Tx 1 and 2 were administered. ResultsEFT significantly reduced exam anxiety. Almost half of the students were using some method of coping with anxiety and the most common methods were listening to music and breathing exercises. However, the initial anxiety level was quite high. State and trait anxiety levels, as well as exam anxiety, decreased, statistically significant, after the EFT sessions. At the end of three sessions of EFT, more than half success was determined in the subjective exam anxiety level. ConclusionsThis study showed that three EFT sessions administered in a group setting, reduced and helped them better cope with exam anxiety as well as other anxiety indicators in nursing students.

GÜZEL SANATLAR LİSESİ MÜZİK BÖLÜMÜ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN SINAV KAYGI DÜZEYLERİNİN ÇEŞİTLİ DEĞİŞKENLER AÇISINDAN İNCELENMESİ

Exams have an important role in the achievement of the set goals and determination of the teaching situations in the educational life. In order to be successful in the exams, it is necessary to keep the internal and external factors under control and to avoid worries. In an exam-based education system, it is of utmost importance to identify the levels of anxiety that directly affect success and to reduce anxiety. In this study, it is aimed to examine the exam anxiety levels of students in Music Department of Fine Arts High School in terms of various variables. This research is performed in descriptive and scanning model. The study was designed with a qualitative supported screening model which is one of the descriptive research methods related to quantitative data. The study group consisted of 196 students studying in the 11th and 12th grades of Hatay Bedii Sabuncu, Osmaniye Abdurrahman Keskiner, Adana Cukurova, Mersin Nevit Kodalli Fine Arts High Schools in the spring term of 2018-2019 academic year. As a result of the study, when the general average of anxiety scale is examined, it was seen that students have a medium level anxiety. It was seen that the anxiety levels of the students were equal to each other. It was found that the majority of the students participating in the study attached great importance to the university entrance exam and preferred to study in a department of music in the university. It was seen that most of the families of the students who participated in the study thought that they should definitely pass the university entrance exam. It was concluded that most of the students did not believe or were confident that they would enter the first three hundred in the university entrance exam

Effect of auricular acupuncture on exam anxiety in first-year medical students

Exam anxiety is a commonly seen problem among medical students. Auricular acupuncture has been shown to have an anxiety-reducing effect, however, data on exam anxiety are limited. Research in dental and preoperative anxiety has indicated that anxiety level could be reduced by using ear acupoints on the non-dominant side. Therefore, this study aims to determine whether needling at acupoints on the non-dominant side can reduce exam anxiety in medical students. This is a prospective observational study on 32 first-year students at The Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. Eligible students received auricular acupuncture on the non-dominant side at the master cerebral, tranquilizer and relaxation points. Levels of anxiety were measured using a visual analogue scale before and after the intervention as well as before the exam. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, heart rate, exam performance and adverse events occurring during the study were also collected. Exam anxiety level and heart rate decreased 30 minutes after auricular acupuncture (p&lt;0.05). Before the exam, exam anxiety level and heart rate increased significantly compared to after the intervention but still lower than the baseline (p&lt;0.05). The exam anxiety level with heart rate at each time point did not differ significantly in gender and trait anxiety levels (p&gt;0.05). No adverse events from auricular acupuncture were observed. Auricular acupuncture at the master cerebral, tranquilizer and relaxation points on the non-dominant side is effective in reducing exam anxiety in first-year medical students.

Examining test anxiety in terms of academic expectations stress and motivation to study

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between the exam anxiety level of middle school students, their academic expectations stress, and level of motivation to study lesson. The study group consisted of 364 (184 female and 180 male) 7th and 8th grade secondary school students. Three instruments were used for data collection; Academic Expectations Stress Inventory, Motivation to Study for Adolescences Scale and Exam Anxiety Scale. Exam anxiety was chosen as dependent variable while academic expectations stress and motivation to study lesson were set as independent variables. In the current study, the relationship between variables was examined by Pearson correlation coefficient and whether independent variables predict dependent variable or not was tested by multiple regression analysis. As a result of correlational analysis, a positive and significant relationship was observed between teacher/parental expectations, self-expectations, amotivation and exam anxiety. On the other hand, intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation were not associated with exam anxiety. As a result of regression analysis, it was concluded that family/teacher expectations, self-expectations, amotivation, and extrinsic motivation significantly predicted exam anxiety.

The relationship between exam anxiety levels of senior high school students and sleep quality

The relationship between exam anxiety levels of senior high school students and sleep quality