Test anxiety and coping strategies among university students an exploratory study in the UAE.

ABSTRACT: Test anxiety is a widespread problem among university students, with negative consequences for their social, physical, and academic well-being. Therefore, students may engage in activities that might alleviate anxiety symptoms, including taking medication. The study aimed to identify factors affecting test anxiety among medical and non-medical students during examination period and their coping approaches. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey to collect data. The westside test anxiety scale was used to measure the students' anxiety levels. Univariate and post hoc analyses were used. The number of participants was 925 from 14 colleges, and 82.9% of them were female. The results indicated that the test anxiety was moderately high. Young students, females, junior students, and

SUBMITTER: Jirjees F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519940 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature