Reliability and Validity of Test Anxiety Scale-Chinese Version
- VernacularTitle:考试焦虑量表在大学生中的测试报告
- Author:
Caikang WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2001;15(2):96-97，95
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To test the reliability and validity of Test Anxiety Scale (TAS)-Chinese Version. Method: A sample of 345 Chinese college students in Guangzhou was administrated with TAS and other three inventories. Result: The psychometric parameters of TAS-Chinese Version fulfilled the standard of psychometric. The scores of Chinese female students were lower than their American counterparts, but the scores of male students in both countries were at the same level. The study also revealed that about 20% Chinese college students had high level of test anxiety. Conclusion: The reliability and validity of TAS-Chinese Version is satisfying. Test anxiety of Chinese college students should be concerned.
