Predictors and Mediators of Test Anxiety Among Norwegian Students in Upper Secondary and Higher Education

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Abstract

Although there is no certain estimate of the number of students who are struggling with test anxiety, recent research from the United Kingdom suggests that as many as 15% of all students experience high levels of test anxiety. Aiming to address this challenge, the current study examines possible predictors of test anxiety among 2,528 upper-secondary and higher education students in Norway. Results revealed that academic expectations from family, career goals, grade ambition, and female gender predicted more test anxiety, while academic self-efficacy predicted less test anxiety. This study underscores that family expectations count, even when the students have left their childhood homes. Further implications are elaborated and discussed.

Authors

• Christian Brandmo, Department of Teacher Education and School Development - University of Oslo

• Ivar Braten, University of Oslo

• Olav Schewe, University of Oslo