Master Thesis

This study aimed to provide in-depth analysis with regards to the possible correlation of anxiety and students' motivation, academic performance, lack of class participation, and study habits among aviation maintenance students. 207 students participated in the online survey in a well-known college in southern Metro Manila. The respondents received a full number of college units when this study was conducted. The GAD-7 and AMS-C were used to collect the anxiety and motivation data of the respondents. The survey also had follow-up questions that collected data about study habits, class participation, and GPA of the students. The results of the study suggested a strong positive correlation of r=0.443 between anxiety and motivation with p=4.59E-25, a weak negative correlation of r=-0.098 between anxiety and academic performance with p=2.51E-57,a moderate positive correlation of r=0.335 between anxiety and lack of classroom participation with p=5.11E-07, and a weak negative correlation of r=-0.148 between anxiety and study habits with p=2.96E-20. A strong correlation was observed between anxiety and motivation. A moderate correlation between anxiety and lack of class participation was detected. Anxiety seems to have a weak negative correlation with both study habits and academic performance, as the data suggested. This study highlighted some of the major concerns of educators and can be the framework for further studies and perhaps modification in the manner of conducting online and blended classes. It can also provide sufficient reason for further training in new delivery methods as well as adjustment of policies at the college level that could address the anxiety in students, and those that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.