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Published on: October 19, 2011
Self-esteem, study skills, self-concept, social support, psychological distress, and coping mechanism effects on test
Zamira Hyseni Duraku1, Linda Hoxha1
1University of Prishtina, Hasan Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to assess the association of test anxiety and academic performance with study skills, coping mechanism, self-concept, self-esteem, and psychological distress among university and high school students. A series of validated measures were administered to 284 Kosovar students, most of whom were in college (60.3%). Being in college and social support resulted as protective factors for test anxiety. Better study skills, self-concept, and psychological distress were indicative of higher test anxiety. Higher levels of self-esteem were associated with higher student success. Practical implications and research future directions have also been discussed.
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