The present book is a detailed research on the Psychological factors such as Self efficacy and emotional maturity and its effect on academic stress experienced by the students at the 10+2 level. the study also focuses on the various coping resources used by the students to alleviate their stress. The book is useful to the academicians, teachers. parents and counselors who deal continuouosly with the adolescent community. hope the book also generates some insight into the administration authorities of private educational organizations to reduce the undue pressure on the students. Parents can also take steps to enhance the self efficacy of the child and cope better in the stressful schedules