Identifying factors affecting exam anxiety in educational organizations using a qualitative approach

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Master of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Ardabil University, Ardabil, Iran.

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Abstract

Objective: The current research was conducted with the aim of identifying factors affecting exam anxiety in educational organizations using a qualitative approach.

Methods: The present study was conducted with the aim of identifying factors affecting exam anxiety in educational organizations using a qualitative approach. This research is practical in terms of purpose and has been done using thematic analysis method. The sampling used in this research was purposive sampling. The main basis for collecting information was conducting in-depth interviews with experts, managers, teachers and experts in the field of education and research until reaching theoretical saturation. A total of 18 interviews were conducted. After collecting the data, the codes related to the written interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis method.

Results: The findings of the research, which is the final model of the research after the three stages of open, central and selective coding. It shows that the factors affecting exam anxiety with 78 codes and 8 concepts in 5 categories are individual factors, family factors, school factors, exam-related issues, and teacher-related issues.

Conclusion: By applying the identified factors, students can be taught skills to treat and reduce exam anxiety so that they can overcome their anxiety.

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Journal of School Psychology

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 13 May 2024

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