A Study to Assess the Level of Anxiety and Coping Strategies Regarding Pubertal Changes among Pre Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Tiupati

Abstract

Background of the Study: The word Puberty is derived from a Latin word “Pubertas”, which means ‘age
of manhood’. Adolescent establish patterns of behaviour and make life style choices that affect both their
current and future health. During this period they have more confusions and conflict among them.
Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies,to find the relationship between the level of
anxiety and coping strategies and to associate the relationship between level of anxiety and coping strategies
with selected demographic variables regarding pubertal changes among pre adolescent girls in selected
schools of Tirupati, during 2018-19.
Method: Descriptive research design was chosen by using purposive sampling technique. The study was
conducted at selected schools of Tirupati, which includes 110 pre adolescent girls. Descriptive and inferential
statistics was used for data analysis.
Results: With regard to level of anxiety and coping strategies among 110 pre adolescents 49.1% (54) percent
were having mild anxiety, 42.7% (47) had moderate anxiety and 8.2% (9) had severe anxiety levels and
coping 38.2% (42) poor coping strategies, 50.0% (55) good coping strategies, and 11.8% (13) had very good
coping strategies. The result of the study shows that there is significant relationship between anxiety and
coping strategies regarding pubertal changes among pre adolescent girls.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that most of the pre adolescent girls had mild anxiety levels and
moderate adequate coping strategies. And there is need to conduct educational programmes in schools
regarding pubertal changes.