A comparative Study of examination anxiety among CG, CBSE and ICSE students in Respect of Gender in Raipur District
Mrs. Gunjan Sharma, Research Scholar, Department of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, CG
Dr. Aditya Prakash Saxena, Supervisor, Department of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, CG
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the phenomenon of examination anxiety and its effect on academic achievement among students enrolled in CG, CBSE, and ICSE board schools in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. Examination anxiety is a pervasive psychological issue that affects academic performance, emotional well-being, and learning capacity. The objective of this research is to comparatively analyze the levels of anxiety experienced by students from these three educational boards and determine whether the board pattern and gender. A total of 600 higher secondary boys and girl students, aged between 14 and 18 years, were randomly selected from 15 schools representing all three boards. The “Student Examination Anxiety Test” developed by Madhu Agrawal and Varsha Kaushal was used. Statistical tools including descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA were applied to examine the data. The results obtained from the analysis of data discovered that there was significant difference found in examination anxiety of girl and boy students of CG, CBSE and ICSE Board Schools. The study recommends strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and enhanced family and school support systems to mitigate examination anxiety. The findings contribute to the understanding of board and gender specific educational stressors and provide guidance for educators, parents, and policymakers in creating supportive academic environments.
Keyword : Examination Anxiety, gender specific anxiety, CG, CBSE and ICSE Students.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2501I1VXIIIP0008
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