Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
ISSN: 2161-0487
Department of Psychology, University of Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
Research Article
The Effects of Stress on Academic Performance among High School Students in Lusaka
Author(s): Miyoba Hachintu* and Friday Kasisi
This study aimed to identify the various factors associated with stress and how those factors affect academic
performance among high school students in Lusaka. It also aimed to add knowledge to the existing gaps on the
matter to ensure that adolescents in high school can integrate various skills in order to cope or manage stress when
they are overwhelmed.
The word stress brings about the thoughts of depression, anxiety and other potentially life-threatening conditions in
the mind of an individual. Every person is exposed to stress at some point in their lives, and it is an inevitable part of
a student’s life as it takes a toll on their emotional well-being, academic performance as well as their physical health.
Different factors cause stress among students. These include relationships with family and friends, examinations and
deadlines, poor time man.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487-22.S7.005