دور التوجهات الأهداف وتقدير الذات في التنبؤ بقلق الاختبار لدى طلبة جامعة اليرموك

Abstract EN

This study explores to what extent goal orientations, and self-esteem contribute in predicting test Anxiety.

The sample consists of (751) undergraduate students (222 male, 529 female) selected using the stratified random method form all faculties at Yarmouk University.

The result showed that test anxiety related positively to the performance- avoidant orientation, and to performance- approach orientation, but test anxiety related negatively to self-esteem.

The result also showed that performance- avoidant orientation, performance- approach orientation, self- esteem, and mastery- approach orientation contributed significantly in predicting test anxiety.

Furthermore, performance – avoidant orientation, self- esteem and performance –approach orientation contributed significantly in predicting test anxiety for males, but performance- avoidant orientation, mastery- approach orientation, and self-esteem contributed significantly in predicting test anxiety for females.

The result also showed the strongest predictor of test anxiety for males and females was performance- avoidant orientation.

The results were discussed and a number of recommendations were suggested such as developing training programs for reducing test anxiety among students who adopt performance- avoidant orientation, and promoting self-esteem among students suffering from test anxiety.