Böhmer / Steffgen Anxiety in Schools

Causes, Consequences, and Strategies for Support
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-658-51024-4
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 185 Seiten

Reihe: Behavioral Science and Psychology

The book provides a detailed overview of various aspects of anxiety in the school context. It addresses the prevalence of anxiety among students, specific anxieties such as test anxiety and school phobia, as well as anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. The book also looks at groups with increased vulnerability, such as minorities and neurodivergent individuals. Additional topics include sexual and gender diversity in schools, as well as practical case studies and interventions. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive insight into the multifaceted topic of anxiety and is aimed at professionals and those interested in the field of education.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Böhmer, Matthias

Steffgen, Georges

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- Fear in Schools – An Overview.- Which Fears Affect Students and Teachers?- Anxiety Disorders in the School Context.- Groups with Increased Vulnerability.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Matthias Böhmer – Licensed psychologist and psychological psychotherapist. He has held academic positions at several universities and has been at the University of Luxembourg since 2008. His research focuses on school psychology and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Dr. Georges Steffgen – Professor of Social and Work Psychology at the University of Luxembourg since 2003. A licensed psychologist, his research addresses aggression, emotion regulation, and health promotion.