Use of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Reducing Test Anxiety among Students in Tertiary Institutions

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dc.contributor.authorKadiri, H., Yunus, S. A., Sulaiman, S., & *Yusuf, B. T.*
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-14T10:52:40Z
dc.date.available2026-05-14T10:52:40Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractTest anxiety remains a significant psychological challenge among students in tertiary institutions, often interfering with academic performance, concentration, and emotional well-being. This study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing test anxiety among undergraduate students. A quasiexperimental pretest–posttest control group design was employed. Eighty students with moderate to high levels of test anxiety were selected through screening and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 40) and a control group (n = 40). The experimental group participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based intervention adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) model, while the control group continued with regular academic activities. Data were collected using the Test Anxiety Inventory and analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired samples t-tests, independent samples t-tests, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Findings revealed a statistically significant reduction in test anxiety among students who participated in the mindfulness program compared to those in the control group (p < 0.05). The intervention demonstrated a large effect size, indicating substantial practical impact. The results suggest that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively enhance emotional regulation and reduce anxiety in evaluative academic settings. The study concludes that integrating structured mindfulness programs into tertiary education may serve as a valuable preventive and supportive strategy for addressing test anxiety and promoting student well-being.
dc.identifier.citationKadiri, H., Yunus, S. A., Sulaiman, S., & *Yusuf, B. T.*(2026)Use of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Reducing Test Anxiety among Students in Tertiary Institutions; Journal of Islamic Education Thought and Development
dc.identifier.issn3123-9463
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7172
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Islamic Education Thought and Development
dc.relation.ispartofseries1; 2
dc.titleUse of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Reducing Test Anxiety among Students in Tertiary Institutions
dc.typeArticle
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