Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and School Climate

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Volume 26 Num. 1 - March 2026

Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and School Climate

Volume 26 Num. 1 - March 2026 - Pages 119-128

Authors:

Veronika Duci

veronika.duci@unitir.edu.al

Abstract:

Volume 26-1 March 1st, 2026

Few empirical studies have examined adolescent mental health in Central Asia, and data from Uzbekistan are especially scarce. This study aims to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents and to investigate the impact of school climate on their mental health. This research employed a quantitative survey approach. A total of 22,854 adolescents aged 12-18 across 299 schools in urban and rural areas of Uzbekistan were surveyed. The findings indicate that a considerable proportion of students showed elevated levels of stress (16%), anxiety (22%), and depression (18%), which is consistent with similar studies in other countries. Moderate negative correlations were observed between these levels and perceptions and attitudes towards teachers, peers, social connectedness, and exam perceptions. In the context of ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan, the findings provide an empirical baseline for designing school-based interventions and offer a broader understanding of adolescents’ mental health in non-Western contexts.

How to cite this paper:
Duci, V (2026). Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and School Climate. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 26, 1, 119-128.

Key words:

: mental health, school, anxiety, depression, stress

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International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy

Volume 26 Num. 1 - March 2026