國中特殊專長學生壓力及因應探討

A Study on Stress and Coping among Talented Students in Junior High Schools

目標：近年來教育推動目標，強調讓學生依專長興趣發展。然而，統計數據調查，高中專長招生的學生數量顯著減少，導致國中專長學生在升學中面臨更大的競爭。因此，本研究探討國中專長學生的壓力與因應方式，來進行主題分類與歸納。旨在提供具實務價值的見解，特別是不同專長學生在面對壓力時的差異。
方法：質性深入訪談，對象為新竹區的國中美術、音樂、體育專長學生、家長各9位，以及指導老師3位。
結果：研究發現，專長學生的壓力主要來自於學業與才能表現的落後。學生感受到自身才能未能達到自我和師長的期望，隨著學業難度增加，在學業與才能發展間的時間分配困難。面對壓力，部分學生採取積極調適情緒，嘗試解決問題；另一部分學生則選擇消極逃避，避免面對挑戰。家長在壓力因應中提供了重要支持，透過正向情感連結和提供物質資源幫助學生增強心理安全感。指導老師則探索學生才能發展、提供具體策略和心理輔導，克服壓力。
結論：專長學生的壓力來自家長期望和學業表現不佳，進而引發負面情緒。有效的因應策略能幫助學生平衡學業與才能壓力。家庭支持及指導老師的輔導對學生的發展和未來規劃至關重要。

Objectives: Recent educational reforms emphasize the development of students based on their talents and interests. However, statistical surveys show a decline in high school specialty program admissions, increasing competition among junior high school students with specialized skills. This study explores the stress sources and coping strategies of these students, providing insights into how students with different specialties manage stress.
Methods: Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with nine students (art, music, and physical education) in Hsinchu, along with their parents and instructors, totaling 21 participants.
Results: The primary stress sources are lagging academic and talent performance, insufficient time allocation, and unmet expectations from themselves and instructors. Some students adopt proactive coping strategies, while others resort to avoidance. Parents and instructors play key roles in providing emotional and practical support.
Conclusions: Parental expectations and poor academic performance are major stressors. Effective coping strategies, family support, and instructor guidance are vital for balancing academic and talent pressures and future planning.