“It’s always linked to failure.” This powerful insight from a teenage girl reflects a deeply felt connection between anxiety and the fear of not meeting expectations. Here’s what research and lived experiences reveal: What’s Behind the Link Between Anxiety and Failure for Teen Girls 1. Academic and Gendered Pressures Teen girls often feel a disproportionate pressure to excel academically, with scant tolerance for mistakes: One qualitative study found girls expressing that “if a boy fails… it’s not that bad, but I feel like if a girl does, it means a lot more.” Academic expectations are layered with emotional intensity—making failure feel heavier and more personal. BioMed Central A review of global studies highlighted how anxiety among girls is closely tied to pressures to perform, succeed, and secure a “good” future—making failure feel catastrophic. EurekAlert! 2. Perfectionism and Self-Worth The need to be flawless can fuel anxiety: Adolescents with maladaptive ...
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