Jin Xu1, Ya-ning Xie, Jing-bo Zhao, Jun Xu. 1. Department of Psychology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. sincxj@fimmu.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of self-concept on the test anxiety among sophomores in a medical college. METHODS: Using the test anxiety questionnaire and English-learning self-concept scale, we examined the relationship between test anxiety and self-concept of the sophomores in a medical college. RESULTS: All the dimensions of self-concept were significantly related to test anxiety, among which the general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept were important factors. CONCLUSION: Enhancement of general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept are effective means to alleviate test anxiety of the students.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of self-concept on the test anxiety among sophomores in a medical college. METHODS: Using the test anxiety questionnaire and English-learning self-concept scale, we examined the relationship between test anxiety and self-concept of the sophomores in a medical college. RESULTS: All the dimensions of self-concept were significantly related to test anxiety, among which the general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept were important factors. CONCLUSION: Enhancement of general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept are effective means to alleviate test anxiety of the students.