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Type :thesis
Subject :BF Psychology
Main Author :Nur Hidayatul Izzati Aiman Haris Fadzilah
Title :Exploring academic stress among primary school students
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of Publication :2021
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
This study aimed to explore and enlist factors of academic stress among primary school students. A qualitative exploratory research which utilized focus group interviews as a mean of collecting data was carried out. A total of 80 primary school students were selected from two public primary schools in Kuala Lumpur and one private primary school in Selangor. Students were divided into groups of 10 students each for focus group interviews. The data was analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results from analysis revealed six superordinate themes of academic stress among primary school students; (1) Teachers related stress, (2) Family and home environment related stress, (3) School related stress, (4) Stress arise from hectic schedule, (5) Stress due to excessive leisure activities and (6) Peers related stress. There were also fourteen sub-themes. As a conclusion, some of the academic stress issues experienced by primary school students were common issues faced by students in other levels of education. However, there were also a few academic stress issues that were unique to primary school students due to the differences in the school environment. The implication of this study is that the themes can be used to develop an academic stress questionnaire specifically for primary school students.

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