Socio-Demographic Corelates of Examination Anxiety and Time Management among Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna State
Keywords:
Examination anxiety, Time management, Socio-demographic characteristicsAbstract
Examination or test anxiety is a phenomenon that affects all category of learners regardless of one’s level of preparedness. Ability to manage time effectively and subdue anxiety pangs are however influenced by various factors. This study examined socio-demographic characteristics that affect time management and examination anxiety among students of tertiary institutions in Kaduna state. The population consisted of 270 final year psychology students conveniently sampled from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and Kaduna State University. Time management questionnaire and test anxiety scale were used to collect data from respondents. Analysis was done using frequency and percentage, independent sample T – test and ANOVA. Findings revealed that age significantly affects the experience of examination anxiety while age had no significant influence on time management. Gender and marital status did not significantly affect time management and examination anxiety. Course instructors are urged to adopt various confidence-boosting techniques in the course of lesson delivery, as well as, maintaining positive disposition expressed in choice of words to students.