Investigating the Dynamic Interplay between Test Anxiety and Monitoring Using Mixture Multivariate Growth Curve Modeling

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Abstract

This study examined the dynamic interplay between test anxiety and monitoring strategies. We recruited 318 undergraduate students from a Chinese university and measured their language test anxiety and monitoring three times within 10 months. Results of mixture multivariate growth curve modeling showed two distinct developmental patterns: (1) an unsustainable group (96% students) featured of a high initial level and non-significant change of test anxiety, a low initial level and significant increase of monitoring, and a positive association between the two slopes; and (2) a benevolent group (4% students) characteristic of a lower initial level and decreased test anxiety, a higher initial level and non-significant increase of monitoring, and a non-significant association between the slopes. Implications are discussed.

Authors

• Yuyang Cai, Shanghai International Studies University

• Qianwen Ge, Shanghai International Studies University