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Perceived Academic Stress and Its Correlates Among Secondary School Adolescents in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Background: Academic stress, defined as failure to meet academic demands despite adaptation efforts, is a global concern. It affects an estimated 10%-30% of students, compromising academic performance, psychological well-being, and overall health. Aim: To assess perceived academic stress and its correlates among secondary school adolescents in Kathmandu, Nepal. Methods: In 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted in six selected private secondary schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal. A total of 353 students participated in this study. Perceived academic stress was measured using the validated Perception of Academic Stress (PAS) scale via self-administered questionnaires. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and independent sample Results: The prevalence of high academic stress was 46.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 41.4%-52.1%). The overall mean stress score was 52.58 ± 8.87 (range: 22.00-81.00). Among the PAS subscales, faculty workload and examinations had the highest mean score (22.22 ± 4.77). Male students reported significantly higher stress levels than female students (54.25 ± 8.25; Conclusion: Academic stress was highly prevalent among adolescents. Mitigation strategies should include adjusting faculty workload and examination demands, providing adequate preparation time, offering career guidance and realistic goal-setting support, and enhancing social support systems.
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