• Coping With Adolescent Issues: An Investigation of Youth Problems among Higher Secondary Students.
  Dr. Annapriya, J.

• Academic Stress among High School Students.
  Merlin Therasa, M

• An Analysis of Teacher Freezing among Government and Private Higher Secondary School Teachers.
  Dr.Umamageswari, G.

• Digital Gaming Addiction of Higher Secondary Students.
  Sasikala, C.

• Social Media and Achievement Motivation of High School Students.
  Santhanalakshmi, K.

• Sustainable Education: Integrating Environmental Awareness in School Curriculum.
  Selvi Anita Mary, G

Editorial: Indian Educational Researcher Volume 16 Issue 1, January – June 2023
Editorial Note June 22, 2023. Pages: 01-02.

Education today stands at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement, shifting learner needs, and the growing complexity of social and emotional challenges faced by students. While information is available at the click of a button, true education goes beyond acquiring facts—it nurtures clarity of thought, emotional maturity, and a meaningful purpose in life. As Rabindranath Tagore profoundly expressed, “The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.” This harmony between mind, society, and self remains the guiding philosophy of the Indian Educational Researcher.

In this issue of the Indian Educational Researcher, the articles present insightful examinations of current educational concerns faced by students and teachers.

Anna Priya. J (2023), in her study Coping with Adolescent Issues, identifies the diverse psychological and social challenges encountered by higher secondary students. Her findings call for structured support systems and effective adolescent guidance within schools.

In Academic Stress among High School Students, M. Merlin Therasa (2023) highlights the growing impact of academic pressure on learners. Her research emphasizes the need for nurturing classroom environments, balanced academic expectations, and stress-management strategies to protect students’ emotional well-being.

Teacher-related behavioural issues are explored by G. Umamageswari (2023) in An Analysis of Teacher Freezing among Government and Private Higher Secondary School Teachers. The study reveals variations in teacher behaviour across institutions and stresses the need for continuous professional development and psychological preparedness among educators.

Digital influences on adolescents are the focus of C. Sasikala (2023) in Digital Gaming Addiction of Higher Secondary Students. The study highlights the escalating issue of gaming addiction and points to the importance of parental guidance, healthy routines, and digital discipline.

The article Social Media and Achievement Motivation of High School Students by Santhanalakshmi. K (2023) examines the complex association between social media usage and students’ academic motivation. The findings remind us that social media can either positively stimulate or hinder motivation depending on usage patterns and supervision.

Environmental awareness and sustainability are brought to the forefront in the study by Selvi Anita Mary. G (2023), Sustainable Education: Integrating Environmental Awareness in School Curriculum. Her work underscores the importance of embedding environmental values into the curriculum to nurture responsible future citizens.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors for enriching this issue of the Indian Educational Researcher. Their scholarly work adds valuable perspectives and strengthens ongoing dialogues in the field of education. We welcome articles on learning theories, educational psychology, technology in education, curriculum innovations, and other emerging areas. Well-reflected academic writings and abstracts of doctoral dissertations are also invited for future volumes.