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.
