Survey on "School-Life Balance": Half of the Young People Have Too Little Free Time

High school students spend as much time at school on average as adults do at work. On average, respondents rated the compatibility of school and private life with only five out of ten points. 27 percent reported having a very poor "school-life balance."

The proportion was even higher among respondents with few friends (31 percent) and young people with poor academic performance (48). Meanwhile, one-fifth reported having a very good "school-life balance." In school grades, the young people would give their school life a C, and their life overall a B.

Survey: Half of the Youth Feel They Have Too Little Free Time

Half of the surveyed young people cited too little free time as a problem in the survey. Four out of ten complained about pointless assignments from school, with boys even naming this as the top issue that makes life less enjoyable.

Among the academic burdens, 66 percent cited incomprehensible grading as the top issue, followed by unannounced tests, too little time to study, and poor grades. Too much study material, exam and study stress, poor delivery of study material, and performance pressure at school also burden more than half of the respondents.

According to the survey, three-quarters of respondents have felt unfairly treated at school at some point, mostly by teaching staff. Only 15 percent reportedly address such incidents directly. 22 percent said they do not speak up out of fear that it might harm them.

Respondents: How School Life Could Be Improved

More than half of the respondents have been so stressed by school that they reacted with headaches or insomnia. According to the survey, only 16 percent have never had health problems due to academic stress. About half of the young people also report being overtired due to academic stress, having trouble remembering things, or finding it difficult to concentrate. Four out of ten say they have already reacted with blackouts during exams.

To improve school life, the overwhelming majority of respondents believe there needs to be better explanations, fewer exams, more practical work, and more current topics in lessons. More than half of the respondents would also support a later start to the school day, fewer school hours, and more feedback on their own performance. Only 44 percent would be in favor of abolishing grades, and a third of respondents would support smaller classes.

(APA/Red)

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