Cognitive Behavioral Model of Test Anxiety in a High-Stakes Context: An Exploratory Study

A cognitive behavioral model of test anxiety among school-aged children has yet to be empirically evaluated. The present study evaluates a cognitive behavioral model of test anxiety occurring in a high-stakes context using structural equation modeling. A sample of 1,248 high school students in six h...

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Published in:School mental health 2014-03, Vol.6 (1), p.50-61
Main Authors: Segool, Natasha K., von der Embse, Nathaniel P., Mata, Andrea D., Gallant, Jason
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Language:English
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Summary:A cognitive behavioral model of test anxiety among school-aged children has yet to be empirically evaluated. The present study evaluates a cognitive behavioral model of test anxiety occurring in a high-stakes context using structural equation modeling. A sample of 1,248 high school students in six high schools completed measures of test anxiety, self-efficacy, school climate, perceived test importance, and demographic information to evaluate a proposed test anxiety model that includes cognitive processes, learning experiences, demographic characteristics, social context, and environmental contingencies as predictors. The resulting model suggests a dynamic interplay among variables and significantly advances our understanding of the factors related to the manifestation of test anxiety in a high-stakes context. Implications for assessment, treatment, and research with test anxiety are considered.
ISSN:1866-2625
1866-2633
DOI:10.1007/s12310-013-9111-7