Psychological Problems among School Going Children- A Systematic Review

Abstract

impairments in individuals. Adolescence is the most critical stage for the development of diverse psychological adaptations. Objective: This research study systematically analyzes the psychological problems affecting school-going children. The aim of this study is to assess the consensus and variations in the spectrum of psychological problems among school-going children, as well as their associated factors, based on previously published literature. Methodology: The research methodology employed in this study follows the PRISMA diagram. We conducted a search in EndNote Version X9's PubMed collection using specific keywords, such as "psychological issues" and "school-age children." Papers published before 2019 were excluded from the electronic PubMed collection. Results: Out of a total of 1564 papers, we included 10 articles for systematic analysis. These articles were international research studies conducted in various countries, including China, Europe, Turkey, the Netherlands, Denmark, the USA, and Canada. The research studies utilized cross-sectional correlational research design, longitudinal research studies, and quantitative cross-sectional studies. Conclusion: Qualitative analysis revealed a spectrum of psychological and physical problems in school-going children, including behavioral changes, ignorance, arrogance, irritation, social withdrawal, social isolation, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These psychological issues are strongly associated with factors such as mobile phone addiction, social media addiction, parental psychological disorders, child sexual abuse, school bullying, and criticism. It is recommended to consider moderate to vigorous physical activities as non-pharmacological treatments for these psychological problems.