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PhD defence: Pernille Bach Steen

Stress develops differently among young people, new PhD research shows

Info about event

Time

Friday 10 April 2026,  at 13:00 - 15:00

Location

The Aula, Regional Hospital Gødstrup

On Friday 10 April 2026 at 13:00, Pernille Bach Steen defends her PhD dissertation entitled “Perceived stress in adolescence and early adulthood”. 

The dissertation examines perceived stress among young people. In recent years, stress levels among adolescents and young adults have increased and are considered an important public health concern. The PhD project investigates how stress develops during adolescence, how social factors influence stress, and how young people at risk of high stress can be identified at an early stage.

The project consists of three studies. First, a commonly used questionnaire for measuring perceived stress among adolescents is evaluated. Second, the development of stress from adolescence to early adulthood is analysed. Third, a statistical model is developed to identify adolescents who may be at increased risk of high stress levels later in youth.

The results show that stress develops differently across adolescence and that several psychosocial factors in the teenage years may help predict later high stress levels..

The summary is written by the PhD student.

The defence is public and takes place in the Aula, Regional Hospital Gødstrup. Please see the press release for more information. 

Contact

PhD student Pernille Bach Steen
Mail: pestee@rm.dk 

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