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Does Anxiety Matter in The Relationship Between Stress, Learning Environment on Academic Performance Among Cadet in Polac

Abdullahi Hassan Gorondutse, Kabiru Umar

Abstract

Anxiety is one of the major predictors of academic performance. Students with anxiety disorder display a passive attitude in their studies such as lack of interest in learning, poor performance in exams, and on assignmentsThis study assessed the effect of academic stress; learning environment on the academic performance of students in Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano. The quantitative research strategy was used for the study. The research data collection was preceded by a literature review to provide an in-depth understanding of the research topic. A structured questionnaire designed in the form of a Likert- Scale was administered to Forty (40) cadets who were the participants of the study. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and PLS-SEM and the results were presented in measurement and structural model, the finding reveals tat Specifically, the finding for the direct relationship between learning environment revealed negative and insignificant; while Academic stress and Academic performance revealed a positive and significant with respectively. Equally, the finding of moderation of anxiety and relationship between Academic stress, leaning environment and Academic performance demonstrated a negative and in significant relation The study recommends that the guidance and counselling department of the university should be strengthened to make it more effective in supporting students to overcome stress. In addition, guidance programmes such as seminars and public lectures on stress awareness should be organized periodically for students so that they can be adequately equipped with the needed skills to handle issues related to academic stress better. Finally, provision should be made in the curriculum for adequate time for students to rest by not allowing lectures to extend to weekends.

Keywords

Academic stressLeaning environmentAnxiety and academic performance

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