academic stress

Student burnout source

Academic stress is the mental and emotional pressure that comes from educational demands—exams, grades, deadlines, and performance expectations.

It affects students at all levels, from grade school through graduate programs: The academic stress of finals week left her exhausted.

Distinguished from general stress by its specific connection to schoolwork and educational achievement.

Opposites
psychological state

academic stresspeace of mind

State without anxiety

tranquility · serenity · equanimity · composure · calm

relationship to academic work

academic stresslove of learning

Eagerness for knowledge

intrinsic motivation · intellectual curiosity

life domain

academic stressdowntime

Period of non-operation

recreation · play · summer break · leisure · vacation mode

Family

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