Change over time in perceived schoolwork pressure and associations with emotional problems among 11-16-year-olds: A repeat cross-sectional study in Wales, UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional problems among adolescents have increased substantially in recent years, and there is evidence that schoolwork pressures have also increased globally. We examine trends in perceived schoolwork pressure and emotional problems in Wales between 2002 and 2021, and associations between the two over this period.

Methods

Repeat cross-sectional data were used from surveys conducted in secondary schools in Wales. Participants were 11-16-year-olds (n = 318,554). Measures included self-reported perceived schoolwork pressure and emotional problems (HBSC-SCL).

Results

The percentage of students reporting a lot of perceived schoolwork pressure increased from 21% in 2002, to 24% in 2004. Rates then declined until 2009, dropping to 13%, before increasing t

SUBMITTER: Armitage JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12698275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature