ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Academic stress in adolescents: findings from a school-based study in Belagavi district.
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- Prevalence and risk factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among secondary school students in Abha city, Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Determinants of perceived stress among adolescents during wartime in Ukraine.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Parental expectations, academic stress and non-suicidal self-injury among NEET and JEE aspirants: Examining the role of mattering as moderator.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
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Abstract
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 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 ( Conclusion: Academic stress is prevalent among students and is significantly influenced by various sociodemographic variables.
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