KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 8 (2026): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

The Correlation Between Academic Stress and Psychological Well-Being Among High School Students in Indonesian Rural Areas

Farah Dineva R (Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Sri Novitayani (Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, IndonesiaDepartment of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Asniar Asniar (Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Putri Mayasari (Department of Fundamental Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescents experience various pressures in meeting multiple demands in school life. As a result, adolescents can undergo academic stress. The emergence of academic stress affects psychological well-being. Objective: This study examines the correlation between academic stress and psychological well-being experienced by high school students in rural areas. Method: This study applied a correlational design and cross-sectional approach. The samples in this study were 82 students from two senior high schools in rural areas with the criteria of students aged 15-19 years participating in the Adolescent Reproductive Health Information and Counseling Center (PIK-R) program. Result and Discussion: The results showed the value of p = .003 (p < .05) with correlation coefficient (r) = - .319. Conclusions: It shows the existence of negative correlation between academic stress and psychological well-being. It is hoped that students can overcome problems related to their academics with a positive response and that all parties involved in the school can carry out programs that help students overcome stress

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...