Even or Uneven Academic Stress? Demographic Variations among Pre-Service Teachers
Acceptance: 04/02/2026
Published: 18/03/2026
Abstract
This study examines pre-service teachers’ academic stress in relation to selected demographic variables, such as locality and marital status. A descriptive survey method was used to collect relevant information from pre-service teachers (who are enrolled in D.El.Ed. and B.Ed. courses). A sample of 271 students from various public and private institutions in Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh (UP), was collected through a stratified random selection method. Data from respondents was collected using the researcher-developed Academic Stress Scale (for pre-service teachers). The results showed that locality and marital status did not significantly affect the academic stress of pre-service teachers. students. Thus, it is inferred that academic stress among pre-service teachers is mainly related to the academic structure and demands of the teacher training programme rather than demographic factors such as residential background or marital status. Henceforth, it is recommended that teacher training institutions organise inclusive curricular programmes so that all students can manage their academic responsibilities more efficiently.
Keynote: Locality, Marital Status, Academic Stress, Pre-service teachers
Author Name:
Brijesh Kumar Sing h & Dr. Pushpa Devi
Pages:
293-300
DOI Number:
10.5281/zenodo.19104399
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Writer Name
Brijesh Kumar Sing h & Dr. Pushpa Devi
Pages
293-300
DOI Numbers
10.5281/zenodo.19104399
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