摘要:The substantive purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between emotional intelligence and test anxiety among students studying at higher secondary level in Unique School System. A sample of 150 students was selected randomly. A questionnaire comprised of two scales "Free Java Scripts", provided by The JavaScript Source, to measure emotional intelligence, and "Westside test anxiety scale" to measure level of test anxiety, was used for data collection. Both scales were adapted and translated. Questionnaire was used after pilot testing (with high reliability index, Cronbach alpha= 0.97). Results showed negative correlation (correlation coefficient -0.603) between Emotional Intelligence and Test Anxiety among students. In the light of major findings, it was recommended to use strategies to reduce test anxiety and to improve Emotional Intelligen ce.
关键词:Emotional Intelligence; Test Anxiety; Unique School System; Java scripts; Westside test anxiety scale