Academic stress in adolescents
Findings from a school-based study in Belagavi district
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22072300 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shivani Haritay (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, corresponding author), Mubashir Angolkar (0000-0002-0272-3611, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College), Vinayak Koparde (0000-0002-8737-1327, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College), Deshna Oswal (0000-0001-5966-8513, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College), Alex Carvalho (KLE University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1631136-1631136 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1631136 |
| PMID | 41256276 |
| OpenAlex | W4415818069 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
Background Academic stress has emerged as a significant risk factor for mental health development during adolescence. Schools have a considerable influence on adolescents’ development, but increasing academic pressures and social expectations have caused students to experience higher levels of stress, impacting their mental health and overall development. Objective To assess academic stress levels and the factors associated with it among students aged 13–15 years in Belagavi district, Karnataka. Methods A school-based survey was conducted among 1,426 students from four CBSE schools using universal sampling. Data were collected from July to September 2023. The Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) was used to measure academic stress. Statistical analysis involved Chi-square tests, Fisher’s exact test, and independent t -tests. Results Among the 1,426 students, 74% reported high levels of academic stress, with 17% reporting medium levels. Academic stress levels were significantly associated with age ( p = 0.027), area ( p = 0.000), father’s education ( p = 0.023), and gender ( p = 0.001). Male students experienced significantly higher stress levels in study pressure, grade-related anxiety, self-expectation, and self-despondency ( p < 0.05). Female students experienced slightly higher stress related to workload, though this was not statistically significant. Conclusion Academic stress is prevalent among students and is significantly influenced by various sociodemographic variables
Cross-sectional study · MEDLINE · Public health · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Psychological Treatments and Assessments · Stress Responses and Cortisol · Epidemiology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |