Author(s): Gitika Johal

Abstract: In the Indian educational system, academic excellence is highly prized and often seen as the key to personal success, social respect, and financial stability. As a result, students are subjected to intense academic pressure from parents, teachers, peers, and societal expectations. This study aims to explore the psychological consequences of such pressure, particularly the development of anxiety in school-aged students. Drawing from recent studies, reports, and psychological theories, the paper highlights how academic expectations, high-stakes examinations, and competitive learning environments contribute to mental health challenges. It also explores demographic differences across urban and rural settings, gender-based responses to stress, and socio-economic disparities that influence access to support systems. The review identifies coping mechanisms students employ, such as resilience-building, mindfulness, or maladaptive behaviours. By presenting a psychological analysis of academic anxiety in Indian school students, this paper underscores the urgent need for educational reforms, mental health interventions, and family-school collaboration. The findings are particularly relevant for educators, psychologists, policymakers, and parents aiming to balance achievement with well-being in India’s evolving educational landscape.

DOI: 10.22271/27891607.2022.v2.i1b.312

Pages: 162-164 | Views: 982 | Downloads: 518

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