Title: The relation of depression and anxiety in academic achievement among group of university students
Abstract: This study aims to identify the impact of mood disorders, especially anxiety and depression among a sample of students for their academic achievement in Tafila Technical University. In addition, the study focused on knowing the difference between gender and the level of depression and anxiety they have. It also investigates the difference between colleges and the levels of depression and anxiety. So two measurements have been applied, one measures the level of anxiety and the other measures the level of depression on a random sample of 200 students from different faculties in the university. The results of the study indicate that females are more anxious than males, while males are more depressed than females. Additionally, the results indicate that there is a positive relationship between achievement and anxiety, while a negative relationship is found with depression.
Key words: Depression, anxiety, achievement, college, gender.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-05-31
Language: en
Type: article
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