{
  "id": 2133570,
  "title": "Around 66% of Hong Kong upper primary students experience stress from testing overload – survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/around-66-of-hong-kong-upper-primary-students-experience-stress-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hong Kong Free Press",
    "slug": "hong-kong-free-press-hongkongfp",
    "url": "https://hongkongfp.com/2026/08/20/around-66-of-hong-kong-upper-primary-students-experience-stress-from-testing-overload-survey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Approximately two-thirds of upper primary students in Hong Kong experience stress due to the overwhelming number of school assessments and tests, according to a recent survey. Conducted by Caritas Hong Kong and researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the study interviewed 5,200 students in Primary Four to Six between October and January. The survey revealed that 66% of the students felt overwhelmed by the excessive testing, while 60% expressed concern about an uncertain future. In response to the findings, 40 focus groups were organized to encourage discussions among students, teachers, and parents. Participants noted that heightened academic pressure makes it more challenging for students to cope with life's uncertainties outside of school. To address this issue, CUHK's Moon Law emphasized the need for parents and others to reassess their expectations for the next generation, rather than simply advising students to manage their stress or offering additional tutoring and material support. Law also highlighted that children often conceal their anxieties and refrain from sharing their feelings, which can negatively impact their mental well-being. He suggested providing children with more decision-making opportunities, thereby fostering a sense of hope and resilience, which will enable them to better handle adversity and challenges.",
  "summary": "Close to 70 percent of upper primary students in Hong Kong say they experience stress brought on by excessive school assessments and testing, a new survey conducted by a local charity and a social work scholar has found. A total of 5,200 pupils in Primary Four to Six were interviewed in the survey, conducted by […]",
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    "66% of Hong Kong upper primary students experience testing stress",
    "Survey by Caritas Hong Kong and CUHK interviewed 5,200 students",
    "40 focus groups organized to discuss academic pressure"
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        "title": "Around 66% of Hong Kong upper primary students experience stress from testing overload – survey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/around-66-of-hong-kong-upper-primary-students-experience-stress-from-2136516",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}