Influence of Self Efficacy and Level of Education on Test Anxiety among Adolescents

Boris Ejike Eze; Ejike H. Mgbenkemdi

Boris Ejike Eze Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Ejike H. Mgbenkemdi Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Keywords: Self –Efficacy, Level of Education, Test-anxiety and Adolescents

Abstract

The study examined influence of Self Efficacy and level of education on Test Anxiety among adolescents. Using available sampling technique (that is, students who were present and willing at the time of the study to participate in the research). 100 students from Ozalla High School in Nkanu West in Enugu State were drawn to participate in the study; comprising 57 junior students and 43 senior students, out of which 51 are females and 49 are males. They were between 12-17 years with a mean of 14.3 years and standard deviation of 2.1 years. Self-Efficacy Scale (Sheker, et al, 1982) and Test-Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger, 1980). Cross sectional design was used and 2×2 Analysis of variance F-test statistic used for data analysis. The findings revealed no significant outcome on self-efficacy F (1, 96) = 1.26 at P>.05; a significant outcome on level of education F(1,96) =4.58 at P <.05; and no interaction between self-efficacy and level of education F(1,96) =
0.08 at P>.05 on test anxiety among adolescents. The findings were discussed in relation to literatures reviewed and suggestions made

Author Biographies

Boris Ejike Eze, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Department of Psychology

Ejike H. Mgbenkemdi, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Department of Psychology