Procrastinación académica y su relación con la ansiedad ante exámenes en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

Academic procrastination is the delay in activities, which occurs despite knowing the consequences on academic performance and test anxiety is the concern that occurs before, during and after an academic evaluation. This research analyzed academic procrastination and test anxiety in university students (N=433) of Nursing and Nutrition. The research model used was quantitative, with a descriptive and correlational design. The instruments used were the "Academic Procrastination Scale (EPA)" and the "Cognitive Test Anxiety Test C-TAS". The correlations turned out to be statistically significant, between procrastination of activities and test anxiety was directly proportional, while between self-regulation and test anxiety was inversely proportional. In academic procrastination, in the dimensions of self-regulation and postponement of activities, a predominance of the average level was found. Regarding anxiety before exams, a prevalence of 10.2% was found and women had a higher incidence compared to men.