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Susan M Duty1, Ladonna Christian, Jocelyn Loftus
1Author Affiliations: Associate Professor (Dr Duty), Associate Professor of Practice (Ms Christian), Professor of Practice (Ms Loftus), and Research Assistant (Ms Zappi), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts.
High levels of cognitive test anxiety (CTA) in nursing students correlate with lower academic performance. This study found significant negative impacts on examination scores for students experiencing elevated CTA.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Test anxiety is a common issue affecting students' academic success.
- The cognitive aspect of test anxiety, specifically worry and negative thoughts, may significantly impact performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between the cognitive component of test anxiety and academic performance in nursing students.
- To determine if high levels of cognitive test anxiety are associated with lower examination grades.
Main Methods:
- Correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between cognitive test anxiety levels and examination grade T scores.
- Nursing students were assessed for their levels of cognitive test anxiety.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant negative correlation was found between cognitive test anxiety and academic performance.
- Students with high cognitive test anxiety achieved lower examination grade T scores compared to those with low levels.
Conclusions:
- Elevated cognitive test anxiety is linked to reduced academic performance among nursing students.
- Interventions targeting the cognitive aspects of test anxiety may be beneficial for improving nursing students' academic outcomes.
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