Vol. 50 No. 2 (2024): JOURNAL OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Articles

Adolescent Well-being under Siege The Burden of Academic Stress

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  • RACHNA JAIN,
  • SHIKHA SHARMA,
  • AAHANA JAIN
RACHNA JAIN
Associate Professor, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Delhi
SHIKHA SHARMA
Corresponding Author, Assistant Professor, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Delhi
AAHANA JAIN
Student, Delhi Public School, Rohini

Published 2025-11-20

Keywords

  • Academic Stress,
  • Student Wellbeing,
  • Adolescents,
  • Pressure,
  • Workload,
  • Despondency
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How to Cite

JAIN, R., SHARMA, S., & JAIN, A. (2025). Adolescent Well-being under Siege The Burden of Academic Stress. JOURNAL OF INDIAN EDUCATION, 50(2), p.131-149. https://ejournals.ncert.gov.in/index.php/jie/article/view/4945

Abstract

Academic stress is a prevalent issue among students at various educational levels, significantly impacting their mental and physical well-being. Understanding the sources, consequences, and coping mechanisms associated with academic stress is crucial for developing effective interventions. This study aims to identify the primary factors of academic stress in Adolescents. A sample of 350 adolescents was taken and Confirmatory Factor analysis was conducted using PLS SEM. The findings revealed that major sources of academic stress include heavy workload, pressure from study, high expectations from self, worry about grades and despondency. The effects of academic stress manifested as anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, suicidal thoughts and decreased academic performance. Academic stress is a multifaceted issue that significantly affects students’ mental health and academic success.

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