Examining the Role of Anxiety in Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Sciences and Social Sciences Students

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of anxiety on the academic performance of sciences and social sciences students and to compare anxiety levels between these two groups at the Women University of AJ&K Bagh. The study employed a causal-comparative research design to explore cause-and-effect relationships between variables. The research population consisted of all undergraduate students enrolled in the Women University of AJ&K Bagh. A sample of 594 students was randomly selected for the study. A standardized instrument was utilized to assess the anxiety levels of the participants. The linear regression was applied to examine the impact of anxiety on the academic performance of both science and social sciences students. Furthermore, an independent sample t-test was used to investigate the difference between the anxiety level of students in science and social sciences. The findings of the study revealed a significant negative impact of anxiety on students' academic performance. However, there is no significant difference between the anxiety level of sciences and social sciences students. These findings contribute to existing knowledge by providing valuable insights into the relationship between anxiety and academic performance among undergraduate students. The results emphasized the importance of addressing anxiety-related issues in educational institutions and their implications for students' academic achievements.