Abstract
Adolescence is a time of rapid psychological and physiological changes and is associated with anxiety and mental distress. This project looks at the potential of school-based programs to reduce these negative effects of academic performance in both the short- and long-term. This study was conducted in a private school in Karachi, Pakistan between October 1998 and December 2006 on 305 students with low academic performance. Results show that students scoring low grades had a mean of 55 ± 2.8 and postintervention score of 56 ± 2.6. The intervention package significantly created a difference in reducing the number of students receiving low grades. Qualitative analysis showed that study participants had enhanced self-esteem, confidence levels, positive attitudes towards learning, improved time management and decision-making skills. This suggests that in an academic institution, the presence of a professional support system enhances learning and coping mechanisms.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 494-495 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
Keywords
- Academic performance
- Adolescence
- Behaviour management
- Counselling
- Psychosocial stress
- School