IMPACT OF ACADEMIC ANXIETY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Academic anxiety is a common experience for all secondary school learners, it affects not only their academic performance but also their emotional well-being and motivation to learn. This study aims to explore a deep understanding of academic anxiety in high school students. A mixed-method approach is used in this study. Quantitative data are collected from 200 secondary students through a standardized anxiety scale of Prof. A.K. Singh and Dr. Alpana Sen Gupta. Qualitative data are collected from 25 secondary school students through an open-ended Questionnaire. The study focuses on the importance of emotional support in schools, the need for parental awareness, and the urgent requirement for counselling services. its suggests that reducing academic anxiety calls for a collective effort from educators, parents, and policymakers to build an understanding and supportive environment.