5, March 2026

Academic Stress Among Adolescents: Determinants, Psychosocial Consequences, and Intervention Strategies

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-3; MAR-2026

Author(s): Anjana S. Chauhan

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Assistant Professor (Psychology), Children’s Research University, Gandhinagar

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202603003     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202603003


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Adolescence represents a critical developmental period marked by heightened vulnerability to psychological strain, particularly within increasingly competitive educational systems. Academic stress has emerged as a predominant stressor among adolescents worldwide, with growing evidence linking it to significant psychosocial and physiological consequences. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the cognitive, socio-environmental, and institutional determinants of academic stress and examines its impact on adolescent mental health and behavioral functioning. Drawing on empirical studies, the review highlights the role of individual cognitive factors such as academic self-efficacy, stress appraisal, and emotion regulation strategies in shaping stress responses. Additionally, family expectations, peer dynamics, and educational systems including standardized testing and high academic workloads are identified as critical external contributors. The literature consistently demonstrates strong associations between academic stress and depression, anxiety, academic burnout, maladaptive coping behaviors, sleep disturbances, and long-term health risks. Furthermore, the review discusses intervention frameworks, emphasizing school-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, counseling models, and family support systems as effective strategies for mitigating stress and promoting resilience.

Academic stress, adolescence, parental pressure, peer influence, educational system demands, coping strategies.

Anjana S. Chauhan (2026); Academic Stress Among Adolescents: Determinants, Psychosocial Consequences, and Intervention Strategies, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-3, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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