Academic Pressure and Impact on Students' Development in China.

Lin, Jing; Zinghai, Chen

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ERIC Number: EJ520819

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Publication Date: 1995

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Academic Pressure and Impact on Students' Development in China.

Lin, Jing; Zinghai, Chen

McGill Journal of Education, v30 n2 p149-68 Spr 1995

Examines the enormous pressure Chinese students face at home and in school to obtain high academic achievement. Analyzes the cultural, economic, and political factors contributing to the situation. Concludes with an argument for balancing educational goals with other aspects of the students' lives. (MJP)

Descriptors: Competition, Cultural Context, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Parent Student Relationship, Role of Education, Social Values, Student Attitudes, Student School Relationship, Student Welfare, Test Anxiety, Violence

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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