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Uncovering Anxiety in Science Education: Psychometric Validation of the Brief Science Learning Anxiety Scale (BSLAS)

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026)

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v15i1.34196
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2026-03-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Science learning anxiety can hinder pre-service teachers' engagement with scientific concepts and negatively affect their future teaching practices. However, instruments specifically designed to measure this construct in science education contexts remain limited. This study developed and validated the Brief Science Learning Anxiety Scale (BSLAS) to measure science learning anxiety among pre-service science teachers, based on Hooda and Saini's theory of academic anxiety. The development process involved five stages: scale design, item development, item selection, validation, and evaluation. Content validity was evaluated using Aiken's V, which indicated strong agreement among experts (V =.91). Exploratory factor analysis with 320 respondents identified five dimensions: worry, procrastination, study skills deficits, emotionality, and task-generated interference, explaining 49.04% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis on an independent sample of 324 respondents supported the factorial structure and demonstrated an acceptable model fit. The scale also demonstrated adequate convergent and discriminant validity and high internal reliability (ω =.847-.917). These findings indicate that the BSLAS has sound psychometric properties and can serve as a practical instrument for identifying science learning anxiety among pre-service teachers. The instrument may also support further research in science education and help inform teaching strategies that foster more adaptive science learning environments.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Muria Kudus University
  • Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Universitas Jember
  • The University of Sydney
  • University of Malaya
  • University of Szeged
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Fonny Dameaty HutagalungUniversity of Malaya1
I. HidayahState University of Semarang1
Rahina NugrahaniState University of Semarang1
Zaenal AbidinState University of Semarang1
T. SofchahState University of Semarang1
Sindy AriyantiAffiliation unknown1
Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang1
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang1
Sri haryaniState University of Semarang1
Wiyanto WiyantoState University of Semarang1
Nur KhoiriUniversitas PGRI Semarang1
Choirul HudaUniversitas PGRI Semarang1
S. SulhadiState University of Semarang1
Azizul Ghofar Candra WicaksonoUniversity of Szeged1
Setyo Eko AtmojoUniversitas PGRI Yogyakarta1
Michalina SkotnickaAdam Mickiewicz University in Poznań1
Siti Irene Astuti DwiningrumYogyakarta State University1
Siti MasfuahMuria Kudus University1
Fina FakhriyahMuria Kudus University1
Mila RoysaMuria Kudus University1
Enni Suwarsi RahayuState University of Semarang1
I. K. SetiawatiAffiliation unknown1
KhumaediState University of Semarang1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/jpii/oai, first harvested 29 Okt 2026, last seen 29 Okt 2026.
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	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Astuti, Sri Rejeki Dwi </dc:creator>
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