Title: Practical Utility And Domain Relationships Of E-Test Anxiety Scale Among In-School Adolescents In Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Akinloye Oladosu and David Adebayo Oluwole
Volume: 9
Issue: 6
Pages: 266-272
Publication Date: 2025/06/28
Abstract:
This study examined the practical utility and domain relationships of the newly developed E-Test Anxiety Scale among in-school adolescents in Southwest Nigeria. With the increasing integration of electronic assessments in education, particularly post-COVID-19, understanding the psychological implications of e-testing has become essential. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 1,200 senior secondary school students across six states using the newly developed E-Test Anxiety Scale, a standardised test anxiety scale, and a self-efficacy scale. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) revealed that the adjusted model of the scale demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit indices, indicating the scale's tenability in the target context. Additionally, Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis showed significant relationships among the scale's core dimensions: worry, emotional exhaustion, computer anxiety, and academic inefficacy. The findings affirm the scale's reliability and relevance for identifying and addressing test-related anxiety in Nigerian adolescents. Implications for psychological assessment, educational policy, and student support services are discussed.