Stress in relation to Socio-Emotional Adjustment: A Comparison of Tribal and Non-Tribal Secondary School Students

The present study aims to examine the relationship between academic stress and socio-emotional adjustment. It also seeks to compare academic stress and educational adjustment between tribal and non-tribal secondary school students. The study was conducted on a sample of 300 secondary school students, and correlation analysis was employed to analyze the data. There exists a negative relationship. The results indicate a significant relationship between academic stress and socio-emotional adjustment among tribal students. Based on these findings, teachers can implement strategies to reduce academic stress, thereby improving students’ educational adjustment and overall academic performance. This research provides a foundation for further investigations into the underlying causes of these differences, ultimately contributing to addressing educational challenges faced by the tribal community and also revamp the educational difficulties among tribal community.