Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study
According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a deterioration in sleep as academic pressure increased.
The Student Well-Being Pulse Report by the IC3 Institute reveals a concerning decline in student well-being across India as children progress through their senior school years. Conducted in collaboration with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the survey polled 8,515 students from Grades 8 to 12.
The findings indicate that the proportion of students reporting high overall well-being dropped from 62% in Grade 8 to just 43% in Grade 12. Beyond this, happiness, confidence, and motivation all plummeted as students advanced, with anxiety, low energy, frustration, loneliness, and sadness all peaking among seniors in Grades 11 and 12.
Notably, 52% of students believe therapy or counseling would be beneficial, yet only 2% actually seek professional support. Girls consistently reported higher levels of negative emotions compared to boys across all categories, with anxiety affecting 33% of girls versus 23% of boys. The study also highlights that sleep quality deteriorates as academic pressure mounts, with senior students reporting the poorest sleep patterns, often sleeping less than the recommended 7-8 hours per night.
Despite this, the majority of students still reported positive aspects such as strong social connections and support from friends and family.
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