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@article{197975,
        author = {N.PADMASRI and Prof M.sivasankar reddy},
        title = {Comparative Study of Stress Levels and Physical Performance among Rural and Urban School Girls in Andhra Pradesh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {8081-8085},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197975},
        abstract = {The purpose of the present study was to conduct a comparative analysis of stress levels and physical performance among rural and urban school girls in Andhra Pradesh. In the modern educational environment, school students are often exposed to various academic and social pressures that may influence their psychological well-being as well as their physical performance. Therefore, it is important to examine the relationship between stress and physical fitness among adolescent girls studying in different environmental settings. For the purpose of this study, a total of 120 school girls aged between 14 and 17 years were selected from different government and private schools in Andhra Pradesh. The subjects were equally divided into two groups, consisting of 60 rural school girls and 60 urban school girls. The level of stress among the subjects was assessed through a standardized stress questionnaire, while physical performance was evaluated using selected fitness tests, namely, a 50-meter run for speed and a 600-meter run for endurance. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques such as Mean, Standard Deviation, and the independent t-test to identify the differences between the two groups. The results of the study revealed that urban school girls showed comparatively higher stress levels, whereas rural school girls demonstrated better performance in endurance activities. The findings indicate that environmental and lifestyle factors may influence both psychological stress and physical fitness among school girls. The study concludes that regular participation in physical activities and effective stress management strategies should be encouraged in schools to improve both mental health and physical performance among adolescent girls.},
        keywords = {Stress, Physical Performance, Speed, Endurance, Rural and Urban School Girls, Andhra Pradesh.},
        month = {April},
        }