The Relationship between Cognitive Test Anxiety and Goal Orientations among Hashemite University Students

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cognitive test anxiety and goal orientations among Hashemite University students. Additionally, to determine the levels of cognitive test anxiety and goal orientations based on gender and academic specialization variables. The study sample consisted of 665 students. To achieve the study objectives, two scales were used (The Cognitive Test Anxiety Scale and the Goal Orientations Scale). The findings revealed that the average level of cognitive test anxiety among Hashemite University students is moderate. Significant differences in cognitive test anxiety levels were observed based on gender with males exhibiting higher levels. However, no significant differences were found based on academic specialization. The results also indicated the most common pattern of goal orientations among Hashemite University students, which is mastery/approach dimension. The results also showed the absence of a statistically significant correlation between the goals of performance/approach and cognitive test anxiety.