Table 3 Themes and subthemes: teacher interviewees
From: Chinese school adolescents’ stress experience and coping strategies: a qualitative study
Theme 1: The discrepancy between expectations and reality is the source of stress |
Academic stress • Expectations from self, teachers and parents • High school is a highly competitive environment • Materials are difficult in high schools |
Peer stress • Conflicts with peers • Conflicts with teachers • Suppressing feelings in romantic relationships |
Family stress • Conflicts with parents • Lack of love and care |
Theme 2: Impact of stress on students |
Losing motivation in study |
Mental health issues |
Theme 3: Coping strategies used by students |
These is no subthemes under theme 3 |
Theme 4: Recommendations for stress management programs |
Coping skills training |
Career development guidance |
Understanding from parents and teachers |
Change parents’ perspectives |