RESEARCH ANXIETY SCALE(RAS)
INSTRUCTION:
Participants are asked to rate their anxiety level on a Likert scale
(e.g., 1-5) for each item.
Factor 1: Fear of Libraries
ITEMS
1. .I am looking forward to conducting research in the library
[Link] Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. I am confident in using the library to undertake research projects.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 2: Fear of Writing
ITEMS
1. Item I am a competent writer.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Writing a research proposal scares me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. I love to write papers.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. I have a good command of the English language.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
5. Writing a research proposal is too difficult for me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 3: Fear of Statistics
ITEMS
1. Knowledge of computers is an essential part of research.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Statistics is the most important component of research.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. A good researcher must be competent at statistics.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. Since I do not like statistics, I do/will not enjoy research methods.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 4: Fear of Conducting Research
ITEMS
1. I have many research problems I would like to research.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Research is a challenging and stimulating discipline.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. Conducting research takes up too much time.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. I would like to get a research article published in a journal.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
5. I enjoy undertaking research
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 5: : Fear of the Research Language
ITEMS
1. There is too much material to be learned in research methods.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. The language used in research methods is confusing.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. Researchers intimidate me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. Taking a course in research methods is similar to learning another
language.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
5. Research methods textbooks are difficult to understand.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
6. I like to read research articles in my field.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
7. Research methods is the most difficult course in my program.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 6: Fear of the Research Course
ITEMS
1. I feel comfortable evaluating published research articles.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Research methods makes me feel stupid.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. Taking a course in research methods frightens me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. I would not have taken a course in research methods if it were not
required.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
5. Research methods should be taken as late as possible in a student's
program of study.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
6. I am terrified by the prospect of orally presenting a research proposal.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
7. The word "research" scares me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
8. I know many people who have had a negative experience in research
methods courses.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Factor 7: Perceived Utility and Competence
ITEMS
1. Research methods should be left to the "experts".
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. I can never formulate a research problem.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
3. I am confident of my ability to interpret research findings.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
4. Students should not be forced to take research methods.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
5. I can't conduct research on my own.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
6. Research skills are important for graduate students.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
7. I will never be a good researcher.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
8. Research is interesting.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
9. I do not have the aptitude to master research methods.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
[Link] research skills is an important part of my professional
development.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
11.I am determined to become a competent researcher.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
[Link] methods is relevant for my field.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
[Link] of research methods can be applied in everyday life.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
[Link] meetings/conventions intimidate me.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
