The role of self - construal and 3*2 achievement goal in predicting of anxiety statistic in student

Abstract

Background: One of the main concerns of statistics professors in universities is how to reduce students' statistics anxiety and enhance their learning in this lesson. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of Self-Construal and 3*2 Achievement Goal in predicting of Anxiety Statistic in student. Method: The present study used a descriptive/correlational method. Population of this study included all students who were studying in the University Kharazmi in the academic year of 2017-2018. Among the statistical population, 203 students (128 girla and 75 boys) were selected by convenience sampling method. Participants answered the following questionnaires: Self-construal questionnaire (Hardin, Loong and Bovat), Anxiety Rating Scale (Croisses, Cache and Belton) and 3×2 achievement goals questionnaire (Elliot, Maurima and Pekran). The data analysis was conducted by using step-by-step multiple regression method in SPSS v23. Results: The Results of step-by-step multiple regressions indicated that the goals of self-approach and dependent Self-Construal negatively and significantly, and the goals of the other-approach and task-avoidance can positively and significantly predict the anxiety of statistics (P<0/01). Conclusions: According to the findings of the present study, it is recommended that The Teachers of statistics in their classroom will direct students to interpersonal competencies; avoid creating a competitive climate in class, and use teamwork and collaborative teaching.

Keywords

• anxiety statistic
• self-construal
• 3*2 achievement goals