International Journal of Education & Applied Sciences Research
Print ISSN : 2349 –4808
Online ISSN : 2349 –2899
Frequency : Continuous
Current Issue : Volume 12 , Issue 1
2025
Dr. Gagandeep Kaur, Dr. Franky Rani
Dr. Gagandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor, Deptt. Of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
Dr. Franky Rani, Assistant Professor, Deptt. Of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18075569 Page No : 99-108
Published Online : 2025-07-07
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ABSTRACT
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes, making individuals particularly vulnerable to stress arising from academic demands, family expectations, and social relationships. Ineffective stress management during this period may lead to adverse psychological and educational outcomes. The present study aimed to examine the coping strategies employed by adolescent students in managing stress. A descriptive survey method was adopted, and data were collected from a sample of 300 ninth-grade students (150 boys and 150 girls) drawn through stratified random sampling from eight government and private secondary schools in Amritsar city. The Coping Strategies Scale developed by Freedenberg and Lewis (2011) was used as the research instrument. Percentage analysis was employed to analyze the data.
The findings revealed that adolescents predominantly used coping strategies such as social support, work-oriented coping, problem-solving, worry management, and social action, reporting their use often or very often across most domains. Recreational and relaxation strategies, including physical activity and humor, were also widely adopted. However, the utilization of professional help was comparatively low, and the presence of maladaptive strategies such as avoidance and ignoring stressors was observed among a notable proportion of students.
The results indicate that while adolescents largely rely on adaptive coping mechanisms, there remains a need to strengthen awareness, accessibility, and acceptance of professional support services. The study highlights the importance of school-based interventions, counseling services, and supportive educational environments to promote healthy coping strategies and enhance adolescents’ psychological well-being and academic adjustment.
Keywords: Adolescents, Stress, Coping Strategies, Academic Stress, Mental Well-being
