Influence of Counselling on Academic Stress Levels Among Adolescents

This study aims to investigate the impact of counselling interventions on academic stress levels among adolescents. Academic stress among adolescents is a pervasive issue with implications for mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure changes in academic stress levels among a sample of 30 adolescents taken from local high schools, with a focus on diverse socio-economic backgrounds to capture a representative sample. The academic stress scale by Jain and Dixit was used. Academic stress was assessed both before and after the intervention during the pre- and post-testing periods. The intervention involves five days of group counselling sessions conducted by a trained counsellor, comprising a total of five counselling sessions of one hour per session. The content of the counselling sessions is tailored to address common stressors related to academic performance, such as time management, test anxiety, and peer pressure. Data analysis involves paired-sample t-tests to assess the impact of counselling on academic stress levels. The findings of this study conclude the effectiveness of counselling in significantly reducing academic stress among adolescents (p<0.01). The paper aims to emphasize the significance of counselling in alleviating stress by fostering holistic well-being and aiming for academic achievement among adolescents.