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- Title
A Study of Perceived Stress and Coping Styles among Mid Adolescents.
- Authors
Thaker, Ravi; Verma, Anita
- Abstract
Background: The term adolescent is derived from the Latin word "adolescere" meaning to grow, to mature. It is characterized by rapid physical growth, significant physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual changes. They are not only in large numbers but are the citizens and workers of tomorrow so must be stress-free and healthy. Aims & Objective: To study (1) Comparative measurement of level of stress; (2) Preferred method of coping style. Materials and Methods: Study was undertaken in randomly selected two schools one each of central board (private) and state board (government) of Ahmedabad city. 72 apparently healthy students from each school having age 14-16 years were recruited for study after thorough physical examination. Perceived stress measured in 72 students using "perceived stress scale (PSS 14)" developed by Cohen. Coping methods measured by "revised version of coping questionnaire by Folkman and Lazarus". Results: All students scoring high on PSS 14. Their mean stress score approaching higher limit with no significant difference between two schools. Central board (private) school students adopting positive coping methods while students of state board (government) school adopting negative coping styles (p<0.05). Males are scoring high than Females on stress score and later having positive coping strategies while former peruses negative. Conclusion: All students must be counseled for their high level of stress with special focus on Government school students so that their approach to deal with stress can be changed.
- Subjects
INDIA; ACADEMIC medical centers; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation in adolescence; MEDICAL cooperation; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH; SCALE analysis (Psychology); SEX distribution; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, 2014, Vol 4, Issue 1, p25
- ISSN
2320-4672
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5455/njppp.2014.4.200620131