THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the relationship between anxiety and academic success among university students in Pakistan. A sample of 150 students (75 male and 75 female) from various educational levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, participated in the research. Anxiety levels were evaluated using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and academic performance was measured using the Academic Performance Scale (APS). Pearson’s correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationship between the two variables. The results indicated a strong and statistically significant negative correlation between anxiety and academic performance r(148) = -0.83, p <.001. This indicates that higher anxiety levels are associated with lower academic performance among Pakistani university students.