Efficacy of Reattribution Training in Reducing Academic Stress among Adolescents

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Vidhu Mohan and Sukhdeep Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

Academic Stress can have both positive and negative consequences, if not well managed. It is important that students should learn and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills that will in turn make them less stressful. The present study aimed at providing Reattribution training (RAT) to students who are high on academic stress and show dysfunctional attributional style. The sample for the present study consisted of high school boys and girls studying in 9th and 10th class. The participants were drawn randomly from various secondary schools situated in Patiala (Punjab). The age range of the participants was from 13-16 years. Participants who were high on academic stress and had dysfunctional academic attribution style were screened in for the present study. These participants were then randomly assigned to experimental (N=100) and control group (N=100). Experimental group was given four sessions of reattribution training. To engage the participants of control group issues like study habits and time management were discussed with them. After the intervention, all the participants (both in experimental & control groups) were administered the academic stress scale. The findings reveal a significant decrease in academic stress after the intervention.