Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the role of academic anxiety in determining student performance. The population of this study included all male and female students from Punjab. The study's sample from Bahawalpur, Pakistan, was selected using a basic random selection procedure. The study was developed quantitatively. Data were acquired using a Likert scale questionnaire. The data was analysed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. The frequency, percentage, t-test, correlation, and regression tests were used to produce more dependable and accurate results.

The findings indicate that academic anxiety influences students' motivation and engagement levels, the greatest inauspicious effect of academic anxiety is obtaining low scores, and a highly significant and positive relation was found between academic anxiety and academic performance. Educators and institutions need to support students in managing their anxiety and providing resources to promote optimal learning environments.