REPORT FROM THE FIELD : ACADEMIC PRESSURE AND IMPACT ON JAPANESE STUDENTS
Abstract
ABSTRACT. This paper explores the intense pressure endured by ]apanese students, according to much published evidence, in the pursuit of academic achievement, especially in the university entrance examination. The paper provides a discussion of the literature and examines cultural, social, and economic factors for such pressure. lt then considers the impact of academic pressure on students' psychological and physical well-being, including the serious problems of bullying and school-related suicide. In sum, the paper calls attention to the overwhelming pressures faced by ]apanese students and seeks to provide a basis of understanding for further research. RÉSUMÉ Cet article porte sur les vives tensions que les impératifs de la réussite scolaire imposent, selon de nombreuses publications, aux étudiants japonais et particulièrement aux candidats qui se présentent aux examens d'entrée à l'université. L'auteur analyse les publications consacrées à cette question et examine les facteurs culturels, sociaux et économiques qui renforcent ces tensions. Il examine également les répercussions de ces tensions sur le bien-être psychologique et physique des étudiants et notamment les graves problèmes que sont l'intimidation et le suicide lié à des pressions scolaires. En bref, l'article met en lumière les tensions énormes que vivent les étudiants japonais et tente de jeter les fondements de recherches plus fouillées.Downloads
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2000-01-01
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Bossy, S. (2000). REPORT FROM THE FIELD : ACADEMIC PRESSURE AND IMPACT ON JAPANESE STUDENTS. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 35(01). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/8513
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