ABSTRACT

Anxiety in high school students is a prevalent concern, impacting academic performance, mental health, and well-being. While numerous factors contribute to anxiety, the school environment itself plays a significant role. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between different aspects of the school environment and anxiety levels in high school students. An online questionnaire using Google Forms was distributed to high school students. The questionnaire assessed self-reported anxiety levels (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale), academic pressure, perceived teacher support, peer relationships, and bullying experiences. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted to analyze the data. A total of 68 students participated in the study. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between academic pressure and anxiety levels (p<0.001). Perceived teacher support had a significant negative correlation with anxiety (p<0.001), indicating that higher support is associated with lower anxiety. Positive peer relationships also showed a significant negative correlation with anxiety (p<0.001). Conversely, bullying experiences were significantly positively correlated with anxiety levels (p<0.001). This study underscores the significant impact of the school environment on student anxiety. Addressing academic pressure, building supportive relationships, and preventing bullying are crucial steps towards creating anxiety-reducing school environments that foster the well-being of high school students.

Keywords

Anxiety, high school students, queestionnaire, academic pressure.

Cite as:

Chang L. Effect of school on anxiety in high school students: A questionnaire-based study. Med J Eur. 2024;2(2):1-3. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10707844

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