Academic Stress With Relation to Adjustment among High School Students

Abstract

The study Academic Stress with Relation to Adjustment among High School Students investigates the interplay between academic stress and adjustment patterns in adolescents, particularly Students in high school. The research highlights the growing pressures faced by students due to academic demands, social expectations, and personal aspirations. Using a descriptive research design, the study surveyed 100 students (50 boys and 50 girls) in grades 9 and 10 from New Delhi through structured tools like the Scale for Assessing Academic Stress (SAAS) and the Adjustment Inventory for School Students. Key findings indicate significant gender disparities: boys reported higher academic stress, whereas girls exhibited better adjustment levels. Moreover, a weak but positive correlation was observed between academic stress and adjustment, suggesting that higher stress complicates students' adjustment processes. These results underscore the critical need for interventions focusing on reducing academic stress to improve students' adaptive capabilities. This research provides foundational insights for educators, parents, and policymakers to enhance adolescent well-being in academic settings.