Abstract:

The purpose of this study, which was conducted using the correlational survey model, is to examine the relationship between the academic achievement pressure perceived by adolescents from their parents and psychological abuse. 717 adolescents were included in the study group, which was determined by convenience sampling. The data were collected online with the "Perceived Parental Academic Achievement Pressure Scale", "Psychological Abuse Scale", and as well the "Demographic Information Form" prepared by the researcher. The data obtained from the research were analyzed using SPSS packaged software. As a result of the analyses conducted, it was found that the parental academic achievement pressure and psychological abuse levels perceived by adolescents differed significantly based on their gender and the number of siblings. In addition, it was found that there was a moderately significant relationship between the psychological pressure and restriction sub-dimensions of the perceived parental academic achievement pressure scale and the intimidation/humiliation, refusal to respond emotionally and rejection/isolation subdimensions of the psychological abuse scale. Based on the results obtained, it is recommended to reduce both psychological abuse and academic achievement pressure perceived by adolescents from their parents to protect their mental health.

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