The Effects of Social Environment by Adolescents on Academic Helplessness

The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to prevent and overcomeacademic helplessness by specifically analyzing the social environments that influenceacademic helplessness in adolescents, and to propose educational and psychological supportmeasures. The study used data from the 5th year of the Korean Children and Youth PanelSurvey, targeting 2,243 students in their third year of high school. It utilized factors such asfriendship, teacher relationships, parent relationships, and academic helplessness, and conducted multiple regression analysis using SPSS 26.0, and the following results wereobtained. First, Friendship was found to have a significantly positive impact on academichelplessness. Second, A better relationship with teachers was associated with lower levels ofacademic helplessness. Third, Positive relationships with parents were linked to a reduction inacademic helplessness. Based on the findings, the study suggests the need for various policiesand tailored programs aimed at improving social relationships that affect adolescents' academichelplessness.