Manuscript Title:

DETERMINE THE PREVALENCE OF SEVERAL DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS IN CHINA THAT MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON ADOLESCENT ACADEMIC STRESS, DEPRESSION, AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

Author:

ZHI CHAO WANG, CHONG YUEN SANG, NARASIMHA RAO VENNALAKANTI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/NASGY

Published : 2023-02-10

About the author(s)

1. ZHI CHAO WANG - Research Scholar of Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
2. CHONG YUEN SANG - Lecturer of Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
3. NARASIMHA RAO VENNALAKANTI - Professor of Lincoln University College, Malaysia.

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Abstract

A study conducted in "Shenzhen, China, found that academic stress was consistently the most significant risk factor for depressed and anxious symptoms in teenagers. This study emphasizes the need of developing effective treatments to minimize academic stress in Chinese teenagers, which should be pursued as soon as possible. For all three variables examined – academic stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms – the gender and grade level were found to be significant predictors. It is possible that these findings will be utilized to advice professionals, such as teachers and psychologists, in the development and implementation of specialized strategies for teenagers. In addition, it is advised that future research continue to explore the influence of demographic moderators on the mental health concerns of Chinese teenagers. Academic stress, depression, and anxiety were the dependent variables in the linear regression analysis, which were conducted. In terms of academic stress, it was discovered that studying at higher grade levels, having worse academic success, and having a smaller quantity of pocket money were all risk factors. Being female, having less years of experience living in Shenzhen, having low academic performance, having high levels of academic stress, having higher grade levels, not having one's own lodging, and coming from a broken family were all identified to be risk factors for depressive symptoms. Concerning anxiety symptoms, being female, having high amounts of academic" stress, and being at higher grade levels were all identified as risk factors for the condition.


Keywords

Academic stress, adolescents, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, gender, grade level.