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Edoka, A. N., Obikeze, N. J., Onyemaechi, C. I..

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This study examined the correlation between assertiveness, and test anxiety among undergraduates in public universities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Total of 381 undergraduates selected through simple random sampling from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka served as participants. The sample comprised 134 males and 247 females, aged 18–37 years (M = 24.14, SD = 5.77). Standardized measures were utilized, including the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (measuring assertive behaviour), the Test Anxiety Inventory (evaluating test anxiety levels). A correlational research design was employed, and Pearson Product Moment analyses were conducted to test the study hypotheses. The findings revealed that assertiveness had significant negative relationship with test anxiety at r (N=381) = -.09* p<.05 (M:-6.00, SD: 23.85). The study emphasizes the need for interventions to develop assertiveness order to reduce test anxiety among students.

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