Abstract
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 Intelligence.
Misbah Malik, Mumtaz Akhter, Ghulam Fatima, Mahwish Safder. (2013) Emotional Intelligence and Test Anxiety: A Case Study of Unique School System, Journal of Elementary Education, Volume-23, Issue-2.
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