Relationship Between Refusal To School And Anxiety Among Typically Developing Children Of Age 12 To 15 Years: A Correlational Study

  • Shalini
  • Dr. Pooja Kaushik
  • Prof. Dr. R.K Sharma
Keywords: Adolescents, School refusal, Anxiety, Behavior

Abstract

Background: School refusal is a common issue among children, often linked to anxiety, which can manifest as fear or worry about school-related situations. This study aims to explore the relationship between school refusal and anxiety in typically developing children aged 12 to 15 years. Understanding this connection can help in identifying how anxiety influences school attendance and in developing early intervention strategies.

Study Design: A Correlational study

Aim: To identify the relationship between school refusal and anxiety among typically developing children aged 12-15 years.

Objective of the Study: To evaluate the relationship between school refusal (avoidance of school, escape from social situations, attention-seeking behavior, and pursuit of tangible rewards) and anxiety among typically developing children aged 12-15 years.

Participants: The study included 384 children aged 12-15 years. Informed consent was obtained from parents. Participants were included as per inclusion and exclusion criteria after taking Informed consent from the participants.

Methods: The study used a correlational design to examine the relationship between school refusal and anxiety in typically developing children aged 12-15 years.

Result: The strongest correlation was found between anxiety and avoidance behavior (r = 0.724, p < 0.001), indicating that children with elevated anxiety are more likely to avoid school. Other significant correlations included anxiety with escape behavior (r = 0.586, p < 0.001), attention-seeking behavior (r = 0.679, p < 0.001), and pursuit of tangible rewards (r = 0.614, p < 0.001). The null hypothesis (no correlation between school refusal and anxiety) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (a correlation exists) was accepted. Significant interrelations were also found among school refusal behaviors, with the strongest correlation between avoidance and attention-seeking behavior (r = 0.766, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: The study concluded that while anxiety does not directly contribute to school refusal, the strong interconnections between different school refusal behaviors suggest that a multifaceted approach is essential for addressing the issue.

Author Biographies

Shalini

Master of Occupational Therapy (paediatrics) student

Dr. Pooja Kaushik

Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Santosh College of Occupational Therapy Ghaziabad

Prof. Dr. R.K Sharma

Dean Paramedical and Principal Santosh College of Occupational Therapy Ghaziabad

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Published
2024-04-20
How to Cite
Shalini, Dr. Pooja Kaushik, & Prof. Dr. R.K Sharma. (2024). Relationship Between Refusal To School And Anxiety Among Typically Developing Children Of Age 12 To 15 Years: A Correlational Study. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 3074- 3079. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1488
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