MODELING TEST ANXIETY AMONG MEN AND WOMEN

Covariance structure modeling was used to test a model of test anxiety with a sample of 204 male and 412 female college students. Variables in the model included number of prior math courses, student course lev el, math self-concept, self-efficacy, achievement, and general and sta tistical test anxiety. Results indicated that whereas some paths diffe red across gender, these differences were not statistically significan t according to tests of invariance. General and statistical test anxie ty were found to be distinct, but related constructs, as seen in the d ifferential relationships between these variables and other variables in the model. Lack of gender differences was discussed in light of pre vious research.