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A quasi-experimental design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention program. Pre- and post-tests were administered to both the experimental and control groups, followed by a follow-up assessment. A performance anxiety scale, specifically developed for this study, was used for the assessments. The stress inoculation program was designed to provide students with cognitive and behavioral coping skills through three main stages: preparation and psychoeducation, acquisition and practice of coping skills, and application of these skills to performance-related situations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The results showed that the designed program was effective in reducing performance anxiety among students in the experimental group compared with the control group. 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