Relationship between Self-Esteem and Examination Anxiety Among Students

Dr. Devanand Sakharam Ambhore

Assistant Professor

Shri Sraswati College of Social Work, Washim

Mob No:- 9420133177

Abstract :

Examination anxiety is one of the most common psychological problems experienced by students in academic settings. It can negatively influence students’ concentration, confidence, and overall academic performance. Self-esteem is an important psychological factor that affects how students perceive their abilities and cope with stressful situations such as examinations. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between self-esteem and examination anxiety among students.

A descriptive correlational research design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 100 students selected from educational institutions using a random sampling method. Data were collected using standardized psychological instruments, namely the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Examination Anxiety Scale. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were calculated to determine the levels of self-esteem and examination anxiety among students, while Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between the two variables.

The results revealed that students demonstrated moderate levels of both self-esteem and examination anxiety. The correlation analysis indicated a moderate negative relationship between the variables (r = −0.45), suggesting that students with higher self-esteem tend to experience lower examination anxiety.

Keywords: Self-esteem, Examination Anxiety, Students, Academic Stress, Educational Psychology.

DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2602S02V14P016

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