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Influence of Anxiety on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in South-Western Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

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  • Folorunsho Kudirat Olayiwonuola

    (Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji. Ondo State Department of Business Administration)

  • Akintajuwa Ademola Olufunsho

    (Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji. Ondo State Department of Business Administration)

  • Kolapo Mariam Biodun

    (Federal Polytechnic Offa. Kwara State Department of Banking and Finance)

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This study examined the influence of anxiety on the academic performance of final-year undergraduate students in selected tertiary institutions in South-Western Nigeria. Employing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 200 students drawn from five universities using a structured questionnaire. The study explored three major components of anxiety—emotional, cognitive, and behavioral—and their relationship with students’ academic outcomes. Findings revealed that a significant proportion of the respondents (46%) reported being “very often†nervous before examinations, and 52% admitted to experiencing difficulty sleeping before major academic assessments. About 48.5% indicated that anxiety affected their concentration in class, while 43.5% agreed that it interfered with their ability to complete assignments on time. Through multiple regression analysis, the study showed that the composite influence of anxiety symptoms on academic performance was statistically significant (R = 0.612, R² = 0.375, p

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  • Folorunsho Kudirat Olayiwonuola & Akintajuwa Ademola Olufunsho & Kolapo Mariam Biodun, 2025. "Influence of Anxiety on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in South-Western Nigerian Tertiary Institutions," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 5584-5594, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:5584-5594
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