Introducing the Handbook of Stress and Academic Anxiety: Psychological Processes and Interventions with Students and Teachers

Test anxiety and stress related to academic assessments are common challenges faced by students in schools and academic environments. The Handbook of Stress and Academic Anxiety: Psychological Processes and Interventions with Students and Teachers provides a comprehensive overview of research on test anxiety and related forms of stress and anxiety, as well as psychological interventions to prevent and treat anxiety disorders in academic settings.

Authored by Luiz Ricardo Vieira Gonzaga, Letícia Lovato Dellazzana-Zanon, and Andressa Melina Becker da Silva, this handbook aims to inform educators, school administrators, psychologists, and policy makers about effective strategies for promoting adaptive behaviors towards academic assessments and addressing various factors that contribute to test anxiety, such as bullying.

The handbook is structured into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of stress and anxiety in academic environments. The first part explores variables and processes associated with academic anxiety, including test anxiety, social influence, academic motivation, bullying, and procrastination. By understanding these factors, educators and psychologists can gain insight into the different challenges students face and the potential impact on their socio-cognitive development.

The second part of the handbook is dedicated to psychological interventions designed to help students cope with academic anxiety and prevent the development of psychopathologies associated with it. These interventions are based on various approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, analytic behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. By implementing these interventions, educators and psychologists can provide students with effective tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and improve their mental well-being.

Finally, the third part of the handbook offers strategies that teachers can adopt to manage academic anxiety in the classroom. By creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment, teachers can help alleviate students’ anxiety and create a positive atmosphere for academic growth.

The Handbook of Stress and Academic Anxiety: Psychological Processes and Interventions with Students and Teachers is a valuable resource for anyone involved in education and mental health. It provides evidence-based information and strategies to support students in dealing with test anxiety and other forms of academic stress. By implementing these strategies, educators can help students develop adaptive coping mechanisms, prevent the onset of mental health disorders, and promote overall mental well-being in schools and academic environments.

Order your copy of the Handbook of Stress and Academic Anxiety: Psychological Processes and Interventions with Students and Teachers today and discover valuable insights and practical strategies to support students in overcoming test anxiety and fostering a positive learning environment.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2022 edition (November 11, 2022)
• Language: English
• eBook Digital: 441 pages
• ISBN-10: 3031127366
• ISBN-13: 978-3031127366