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A Study of Student Stress at the Senior Level at an All Girls Secondary School—A Case Study

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Data-Driven Decision-Making in Schools: Lessons from Trinidad

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This study examined stress in senior students at a high achieving all girls school (School T) in Trinidad and Tobago. Separate focus group interviews with students and teachers guided the questionnaire administered to 63 final year students of the school. Closed and open-ended questions were used. Data were analyzed both quantitatively with descriptive statistics, and qualitatively to highlight the students’ voices. The findings show that whereas some students are able to manage their home and school commitments, the majority found a combination of school and home to be the cause of their stress. Most students speak with girlfriends, pray, and listen to music to cope with their stress. Many suggestions were offered to the school, and to family for easing their stress.

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    Jennifer Yamin-Ali (Lecturer)

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Yamin-Ali, J. (2014). A Study of Student Stress at the Senior Level at an All Girls Secondary School—A Case Study. In: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Schools: Lessons from Trinidad. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137412393_3

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