Relationship Between Exam Fear and Study Habits Among High School Students

This study investigated the relationship between examination fear and study habits among high school students. Examination fear is a common psychological challenge that can negatively affect students’ concentration, confidence, and academic performance. In contrast, effective study habits contribute significantly to successful learning and examination outcomes. The present study aimed to determine whether examination fear predicts the study habits of high school students. A survey method was adopted, and 160 high school students were selected through simple random sampling from selected schools. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess examination fear and study habits. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis to determine the predictive relationship between the variables. The findings indicated a significant relationship between examination fear and study habits. Regression analysis revealed that examination fear significantly predicted study habits, with higher levels of examination fear associated with poorer study habits. The findings highlight the importance of guidance and counselling, life-skills education, stress-management programmes, and study-habit training. Reducing examination fear may promote healthier study habits and improved academic achievement.