Exploring the Role of Anxiety in the Transition from Higher Secondary School to Allied Health Sciences College for Female Paramedical Students

Abstract

The transition from higher secondary school (12th standard) to college represents a critical and often stressful phase in a student’s academic journey. For female students entering Allied Health Sciences programs (such as Optometry, Physician Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Dialysis Technology, Radiography and Imaging Technology, Cardiac Technology, Cardiac Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology, Operation theatre and Aneasthesia Technology), this shift can be particularly challenging due to the dual pressures of academic demands and the need to adapt to a new social and professional environment. Sample of 93 Female Paramedical Students were participated in this study. The age of Students varies between 17-20 years. The sample was collected from Private Institutions. Tools Used Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) created by Aaron T. Beck. They were applied to access self-esteem and involvement level of participants. This study aims to explore the role of anxiety in this transitional phase for female paramedical students. Specifically, it investigates the sources of anxiety, its impact on students’ well-being and academic performance, and the coping mechanisms employed to manage stress. Additionally, the study assesses the effectiveness of institutional support structures in mitigating anxiety. The findings of this study could inform strategies for improving mental health resources and fostering a more supportive academic environment for female students in allied health sciences programs.