Effect of pubertal timing on learning adaptation in junior high school students

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Objective To explore the influence of pubertal timing on learning adaptation in junior high school students, so as to provide reference for the prevention and intervention of junior high school students' learning adaptation. Methods From April to June 2019, 1 677 students were sampled by stratified cluster sampling from three middle schools in Zhoukou and Xiangcheng, Henan Province. The Chinese version of Youth Development Scale and Learning Adaptation Scale were used for questionnaire survey. Results The scores of learning task, learning attitude and learning achievement of female students were higher than those of male students, and the differences were statistically significant(t=-2.34, -2.14, -5.81, P Conclusion The pubertal timing of junior high school students is closely related to learning adaptation, and pubertal timing will lead to the increased risk of learning adaptation of junior high school students. Schools should carry out corresponding health education and provide professional psychological counseling services, so as to improve the learning adaptation among early starters.