Experiential avoidance and test anxiety
by Furr, Tyson, Ph.D., LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, THE BROOKLYN CENTER, 2008, 78 pages; 3319546

Abstract:

This study examined the role of experiential avoidance in test anxiety. One hundred-eleven psychology students participated in a study using the Internet to collect behavioral measurements of test study and test taking behavior. It was hypothesized that the Worry dimension of test anxiety would be best predicted by higher levels of experiential avoidance. This hypothesis was confirmed and confirmed previous studies which found that experiential avoidance was associated with dispositional worry and trait anxiety. Participants with higher experiential avoidance and test anxiety also exhibited less anxiety control. Participants in higher in test anxiety and experiential avoidance also took longer to study for tests and took less time to complete a test created for this study. Implications and directions for future study are discussed.

Key Words: Experiential Avoidance, Test Anxiety, Emotional Acceptance, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

 
AdviserDavid Castro-Blanco
SchoolLONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, THE BROOKLYN CENTER
SourceDAI/B 69-06, p. , Oct 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsClinical psychology
Publication Number3319546
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