Academic Stress Among The Ninth Standard Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find the level of academic stress of the ninth standard students. Academic stress refers to the uncomfortable psychological conditions that arise as a result of parents, teachers, peers and family members scholastic expectations. Survey method was used in the study. A sample of 800 ninth standard students were selected through stratified random sampling technique. A standardized Academic Stress Scale was used to collect the relevant data. Percentage, Mean, SD, and 't’ test was employed to analyze the data. The findings of the study revealed that the level of overall academic stress perceived by the ninth standard students is moderate. No significant difference exists between male and female students in the overall academic stress, statistically they are found to be the same in the academic stress perceived.