This paper looks into effects of exam-induced stress on anxiety and the roles ego-resiliency plays in
relation to them. Our hypotheses are as following: first, exam-induced stress, ego-resiliency, and anxiety
might be linked. Second, the levels of exam-induced stress and anxiety might differ depending on the
person’s ego-resiliency level. Third, ego-resiliency might have moderating and mediating effects on examinduced
stress and anxiety. 445 of 5th and 6th graders elementary schools in Gyeonggi-do region were
surveyed to verify our hypotheses. Analysis of our poll indicates that, first, exam-induced stress, egoresiliency,
and anxiety are related in a meaningful way. Second, a person’s level of exam-induced stress
and anxiety differs depending on his/her ego-resiliency level. In other words, individuals with a low level
of ego-resiliency showed a higher level of exam-induced stress compared to those with higher levels of
ego-resiliency. Third, ego-resiliency did have a partially mediating effect on exam-induced stress and
anxiety, but not a moderating effect. The final section of this paper discusses implication of our findings
to education and suggestions for further studies.