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| Effect of Anxiety on Scholastic Performance of Senior High School Students
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Trixia C, Dela Cruz, Lyka Dela Cruz, James Allen Dela Cruz, Christopher DC, Francisco
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Abstract:
One of the key indicators of academic success is anxiety. Students with anxiety disorders exhibit a lethargic attitude toward their education, showing little interest in what they are learning and performing poorly on examinations and homework. This study sought to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among students during the COVID-19 epidemic. It also sought to determine the causes of anxiety and despair. Further, this study was also conducted to understand if their gender wise and stream wise differences in academic stress reported by the participants. To find the answer, the researchers used a sample size of 238 senior high school students studying in Marcelo H. Del pilar national High school The results identify seven sources. But there are five potential sources of study anxiety; fear of failure, exam anxiety, academic pressure, social anxiety and heavy workload stress. Data indicate that most of student's stressful events are in educational settings. The researchers, therefore, concluded that the result of this study shows that anxiety has a huge negative impact on academic performance, Students who have these disorders are at risk of suffering from poor performance and resistance to anything school-related. Researcher recommended that schools may support students in managing their academic anxiety through counseling and behavioral techniques. teaching interventions are suggested to assist students deal with their anxiety.
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