Perceived psychosocial issues among higher secondary students: An exploratory research

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Saurabh Srivastava (Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)
Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pardesh)

The aim of the present study was to cast a glance on the perceived psychosocial issues among Higher Secondary students. 50 higher secondary students (25 boys & 25 girls) age ranged 15 years to 17 years were selected through purposive sampling from government schools, Lucknow city. For access psychosocial issues students were asked to rate any five significant issues related to their life. Content analysis of the obtained data was done, and percentages were computed. Results revealed that higher secondary students face lots of psychosocial issues like lack of applied orientation in academics, relationship dilemmas related to family, peer group and dissatisfaction from their physical appearance. Gender differences emerged as girls faced more academics and psychological issues than boys.