[Effects of self-concept on test anxiety level among sophomores in a medical college].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the effects of self-concept on the test anxiety among sophomores in a medical college.


METHODS
Using the test anxiety questionnaire and English-learning self-concept scale, we examined the relationship between test anxiety and self-concept of the sophomores in a medical college.


RESULTS
All the dimensions of self-concept were significantly related to test anxiety, among which the general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept were important factors.


CONCLUSIONS
Enhancement of general self-concept, academic self-concept and English-learning self concept are effective means to alleviate test anxiety of the students.
Xu
Jin
J
Department of Psychology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. sincxj@fimmu.com
Xie
Ya-ning
YN
Zhao
Jing-bo
JB
Xu
Jun
J
D002681:China; D006801:Humans; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012649:Self Concept; D013337:Students, Medical; D013732:Test Anxiety Scale / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*