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Gerwing\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick, Department of Biology, [t.g.gerwing@gmail.com](t.g.gerwing@gmail.com)\u003Cbr>Joshua A. Rash\u003Cbr>University of Calgary, Department of Psychology\u003Cbr>Alyssa M. Allen Gerwing\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick, Department of Biology\u003Cbr>Bev Bramble\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick, Center for Enhanced Teaching and Learning\u003Cbr>Jeff Landine\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Education\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea](http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea)\u003Cbr> Part of the Educational Psychology Commons, Higher Education Commons, Other Psychology Commons, and the School Psychology Commons |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nGerwing, Travis G.; Rash, Joshua A.; Allen Gerwing, Alyssa M.; Bramble, Bev; and Landine, Jeff (2015) \"Perceptions and Incidence of Test Anxiety,\" The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Vol. 6: Iss. 3, Article 3.  \nAvailable at: [http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea/vol6/iss3/3](http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea/vol6/iss3/3)  \nPerceptions and Incidence of Test Anxiety  \nAbstract  \nTest anxiety (TA) can lower student GPA and increase dropout rates in populations of university students. Despite numerous treatment options, many students still suffer from TA. The stigma attached to this type of anxiety and the incidence rates and perceptions ofTA were quantified through surveys distributed to 1,099 students at a Canadian university. Results of this study indicated that 38.5% of students (30.0 % of males, 46.3 % of females) suffered from self-reported TA at some point over the course of their university career. The prevalence of TA varied by faculty, with the highest incidence among those students enrolled concurrently in Arts and Science, and Nursing students. While student perceptions varied by age, sex, and experience with TA, one third of students expressed negative and inaccurate views about TA. These negative perceptions may explain why 11.3% of surveyed students indicated they would not seek help for their TA as, for many, to do so would make them seem weak in the eyes of their colleagues. Further, 20.5% of students surveyed reported that they believe professors would be unable or unwilling to help. It maybe the case that this negative perception towards TA makes it difficult for faculty and helping professionals to identify and intervene effectively. Faculty specific educational campaigns designed to educate students about TA, in particular about its prevalence and severity, are suggested as a method to circumvent the negative stigma surrounding this condition. Implementation of such educational policies will likely improve the educational experience and performance of students with TA, as well as improve student retention.  \nL’anxiété due aux examens peut faire baisser la moyenne cumulative des étudiants et augmenter le nombre dedécrocheurs parmi les étudiants universitaires. Malgré les nombreuses options qui existent pour remédier à cela, un grand nombre d’étudiants souffrent de cette anxiété. La stigmatisation de ce type d’anxiété, ainsi que le taux d’incidence et les perceptions de l’anxiété due aux examens ont été quantifiés grâce à des sondages distribués à 1.099 étudiants dans une université canadienne. Les résultats de cette étude indiquent que 38,5 % d’étudiants (30,0 % d’hommes et 46,3 % de femmes) ont déclaré avoir souffert d’anxiété due aux examens à un moment ou à un autre au cours de leurs études universitaires. La prévalence de cette anxiété variait selon les facultés et la plus haute incidence se trouvait parmi les étudiants inscrits simultanément en lettres et scienceset en soins infirmiers. Les perceptions des étudiants variaient selon l’âge, le sexe et l’expérience préalabled’avoir souffert d’anxiété, toutefois u","cbCaittSn8gc4AqT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaittSn8gc4AqT","pdf",473827,17,"English","# Abstract\n## Key findings\n## Student perceptions and stigma\n## Implications for interventions","[{\"question\":\"What proportion of surveyed university students reported test anxiety?\",\"answer\":\"38.5% of students reported self-reported test anxiety at some point over their university career.\"},{\"question\":\"How did test anxiety prevalence vary across faculties?\",\"answer\":\"The prevalence varied by faculty, with the highest incidence among students enrolled concurrently in Arts and Science and among Nursing students.\"},{\"question\":\"Why might some students avoid seeking help for test anxiety?\",\"answer\":\"Negative and inaccurate perceptions may lead students to avoid help; 11.3% of surveyed students indicated they would not seek help because it could make them seem weak to colleagues.\"}]","Perceptions and Incidence of Test Anxiety | PDF",1792081443,43]