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Chapter 2
Related Literature and Studies
This chapter presents the literature and studies related to the investigated in this research. It
contains readings about the insights, concepts and principles giving by the authors of books, articles,
published journals and results of the studies of previous researchers. These literature and studies were
selected to strengthen the impact of the study.
Related Literature
A great deal of the literature and research dealing with life-events and stress during adolescence
have cited school as a major contributor to student stress (Hattie & Russel, 2012). As the majority of a
teenager’s life is spent at school in the pursuit of academic endeavors, it is reasonable to assume that a
substantial proportion of stressors affecting adolescents may originate in the academe. Moreover, this
subgroup of youth are particularly vulnerable to the problems associated with academic stress as
transitions occur at an individual and social level (Reddy, et.al, 2018). It therefore becomes imperative
to understand the sources and impact of academic stress in order to derive adequate and efficient
intervention strategies.
According to the study went on to find that “High anxious youths were found to engage in more
problem behavior, were disliked by peers, had poorer self-concepts, and were lower in school
achievement and school aptitude.” (Kiselica) It shows us that the more academic pressure there is, the
worse behaviors adolescents have. The high levels of school anxiety will engage students in more
problem behavior and lower achievement.
The study concludes that school academic pressure primarily affects the student’s behavioral
and academic performance. Most students experienced stress and anxiety as a result of academic
pressure. Topmost cause of School Academic Pressure was having overloaded projects, assignments and
other school requirements. Students tend to become emotionally unstable and getting upset easily.
Because of those factors’ students may experience sleep deprivation due to complying school
requirements. On the other hand, time management is the key to fight academic stress. The students
should know how to organize their schoolwork, especially ink-12 curriculum wherein all the subject
areas are performance based. In general, the results vary for every student sometimes the academic
pressure gave them adrenalin rush to finish the tasks on time while others are pre-occupied of so many
things (Baquiran, 2019).
Academic Pressure is defined by the Pacific Teen Treatment (2022) as “an experience in which a
student is burdened by the demands of time and energy to achieve specific academic goals”. Academic
Stress is a form of stress that is caused by overwhelming pressure to complete school work with
excellence as well as compete with other students.
According to (Newsport Institute 2021), academic pressures can come from various factors, like
family expectations, ambitious goals set by students, or the demands of society in general. Coaches and
school administrators can also encourage students to succeed. Regardless of the source of the academic
pressure, the results can be detrimental to the well-being on multiple levels. Academic pressure can lead
to depression, anxiety disorders, or high-functioning anxiety.
According to Erin Sibley and Giancarlo Dimaggio (2020), high-achieving students were more likely
to experience higher levels of stress and anxiety, as well as depression and suicidal thoughts, compared
to their lower-achieving peers.
According to Bachmann & Copeland (2020), that high-achieving students experience higher levels of
academic pressure and stress, which can negatively impact their mental health. The study underscores
the importance of developing coping strategies and support services for this vulnerable population.
According to Jia Li (2020), that academic pressure has both negative and positive effects on high-
achieving students. On the positive side, it encourages students to strive for excellence, while on the
negative side, it can lead to feelings of low self-efficacy and burnout. The author suggests the
implementation of strategies to reduce the pressure experienced by high-achieving students.
Lee (2019), suggests that interventions to reduce academic pressure and promote self-regulation
skills may be beneficial for high-achieving students.
“Causes of students’ stress, its effects on their academic success,and stress managementby
students”_by George Essel and Patrick Owusu(2019)
This Research study examines the impact of stress on students’ academic performance and stress
management among students of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. The researchers explore the
factors that cause stress and their effects on student performance, as well as some possible stress
management techniques.
“Academic Stress, Academic Motivation, and Its Relationship on the Academic Performance of Senior
High School Students”_by Jhoselle Tus(2020)
“Academic performance is dependent on multiple factors, two of which are stress and motivation. It is
an essential aspect for senior high school students as they are nearing college life and because having
better academic performance yields better opportunities in life”( Jhoselle Tus, 2020). The researcher
used a descriptive-correlational approach to examine the students’ stress and motivation and their
relationship with their academic performance.
According to Peter Mwaura,Theresa Kinai, and Josephine Mutua’s research study entitled “Academic
Burnout and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Kenya” (05/27/2020)
“Academic achievement was measured using students’ grades in end of term examinations. The results
of the Pearson product moment correlation of coefficient revealed a significant inverse relationship
between academic burnout and academic achievement”. The researchers examined the relationship
between academic burnout and academic achievement among secondary school students in the Kenyan
context.

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