FREUD’S PSYCHOANALYST ACT AND HYSTERIA AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS: ONE YEAR FOLLOW-UP

Abstract

Hysteria among school students is becoming an outbreak episode and is known as a serious psychological and emotional problem. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study of 50 participants who had undergone psychological tests such as the DASS 21 questionnaire a drawing test and 10 respondents were selected for in-depth interviews. Based on the analysis, using qualitative research, eight factors were identified, which were classified into two categories: mainly internal and external. There are four internal personalities identified as influencing the hysteria among school students which namely (1) low self-confidence, (2) fear, (3) stress, (4) anxiety, and (5) depression. For external factors, there are three factors, including (6) academic pressure, (7) family issues and (8) friends’ influence. Findings from this study contribute towards a better understanding of mass hysteria to overcome the psychological prob lems faced by secondary school students. This study might be helpful to school teachers and psychologists how these psychological factors can contribute to more effective interventions, encouraging healthier emotional guidelines and personality development in school settings.