Management of Academic Stress and Anxiety Among School Children

About the Book

Humans have been facing many adversities ever since the beginning of their existence, and stress is perhaps the most commonly experienced among them. The term ‘stress’ refers to the psychological state which derives from a person’s appraisal of the success with which he or she can cope to the demands of the environment. In other words, it is the reaction of the mind and body to change. How one responds to stress is determined by how one evaluates the change. The process of cognitive appraisal involves monitoring of four aspects of a person’s transaction with his environment and the continual balance between them. The four aspects are the following: 1. Demands made on the person 2. Their personal characteristics and coping resources 3. Constraints under which they have to cope 4. The support they receive from others Stress can be experienced in a variety of situations, including family situations, work situations, interpersonal situations, academic situations, etc. Out of a number of stresses faced by adolescents and young adults, academic stress emerges as a significant mental problem in recent years.

About the Author

Radhika Taroor has a variety of degrees to her name with regards to Behavioral Sciences including a doctorate. She has been associated with various associations and organizations related to Psychology and Child Development including the American Psychological Association. An avid publisher of journals and papers, internationally, she has been a cornerstone in developing various initiatives for undergraduate and postgraduate course such as the Life Span Development Program, Educational Counseling and Guidance Program and the ongoing development of a new Lifestyle course for the undergraduates. She has been developing new methods towards teaching in order for students to cope with the current day stress. Her interests include personality development, rehabilitation, and assessment of behavioral issues.