"It is vital to remember that feeling well is related to doing well. In fact, research supports students' well-being is tied to their academic performance. In one study of 3,400 high school students, those with greater well-being were more likely to have higher academic scores 7-8 months later. Further, teaching well-being at schools has been shown to have a profound increase on academic performance."
"In a large-scale research project involving more than 750,000 students from 782 schools across Bhutan, Mexico, and Peru, those who were taught ten non-academic well-being skills experienced significantly greater well-being and performed significantly better on standardized national exams, than those assigned to a control group. As we mentioned in our previous post, youth well-being has dropped worldwide. Many kids are feeling lonely and battling depression."
Many students feel tired and overwhelmed after transitioning from summer to school, facing heavy classes, extracurriculars, and parental pressure for high grades. Feeling well is related to doing well: greater well-being predicts higher academic scores months later. Teaching non-academic well-being skills in schools can substantially boost both well-being and standardized test performance, as shown in large studies across diverse countries. Youth well-being has declined worldwide, with increased loneliness and depression. Depression and negative affect reduce motivation, impair working memory, and increase distractibility, contributing to lower academic achievement. Complex societal factors, including social media, contribute to this trend, and healthy habits can help bolster youth well-being.
Read at Psychology Today
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