Pressures teens are facing | Pew Research Center
Academics are a major pressure point for teens, with 68% saying they face a great deal or fair amount of pressure to get good grades.
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March 5, 2026
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Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Key Pressures Facing Teens
- Primary Stressor: Getting good grades is the most significant pressure for teens, with 68% reporting a great deal or fair amount of pressure.
- Social and Physical Pressures:
- Looking good: 47%
- Fitting in socially: 41%
- Being physically strong: 33%
- Extracurricular involvement: 33%
- Being good at sports: 31%
- Being sexually active: 7%
- Gender Differences:
- Girls report higher pressure than boys regarding appearance (55% vs. 39%) and fitting in socially (45% vs. 37%).
- Boys report higher pressure than girls regarding physical strength (43% vs. 23%) and athletic performance (36% vs. 27%).
- Shared Pressures: Boys and girls report similar levels of pressure regarding academic grades, extracurricular activities, and sexual activity.
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