Investigating the Relationship between Test Anxiety and Study Habits in Students: A Study in Southwest Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Investigating students' study habits and exam anxiety leads to measuring their desired learning level. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between Test anxiety and study habits in students of Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences in 2021.
Methods: This research is of descriptive-correlation type, which is available by using a demographic information checklist, PSSHI study habits questionnaire, Test anxiety questionnaire (TAI), and sampling method. Its statistical population included all students of Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences. SPSS version 21 statistical software and descriptive and inferential statistical tests using independent t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi-square were used for data analysis.
Results: A total of 120 students participated in this research. Our results showed that students' test anxiety was mild and their study habits were relatively favorable and moderate.
Conclusion: The habit and skill of studying is one of the most important factors affecting the academic progress of students. Substitutes and effective study habits are very effective in minimizing test anxiety in better learning.
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