Cognitive Test Anxiety and its Relationship with Mindfulness among Hashemite University Students

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive test anxiety and mindfulness, and identify to the level of cognitive test anxiety and mindfulness. Moreover, it sought to find out whether there were differences in the level of cognitive test anxiety and mindfulness according to gender and academic specialization. To achieve the objectives of the study, cognitive test anxiety scale and mindfulness scale were used. The study sample consisted of 472 students at the Hashemite University. The results of the study showed that the level of cognitive test anxiety was low, and there was no statistically significant differences in the level of cognitive test anxiety due to gender and academic specialization. The results also showed that the level of mindfulness was moderate, and there were statistically significant differences in the level of mindfulness and its subscales mind and body due to gender, in favour females. It also showed no statistically significant differences in the level of mindfulness due to academic specialization. Finally, the results showed a negative correlation between cognitive test anxiety and mindfulness.