Diagnostic Criteria:
The presence of at least three of the following symptoms within a two week period:
Gender, age, and culture features
Recent studies show that Senioritis generally affects students ages 16-18 in the average public high school setting. Males are usually more susceptible to Senioritis than females, with 64% of males having been diagnosed.
Duration
A person has the symptoms for at least two weeks before he or she is clinically diagnosed. The onset of Senioritis is typically around midterms and gradually worsens over the course of the second semester. Diagnoses of Senioritis increase after May 1, the day when all seniors officially commit to a college.
Course
This disorder can develop as early as freshman year and continue to worsen over the four years of high school. The high school environment contributes to this disorder, as the group mentality has a negative impact on one's motivation. A person with Senioritis becomes extrinsically "unmotivated" to do schoolwork as they observe their classmates not doing work.
Associated Features
Some associated features include, but are not limited to, conflict with parents/guardians regarding grades, attendance, activity participation, substance abuse/dependence, and sleep disorders.
Prevalence
Surprisingly, Senioritis is more prevalent amongst high school juniors, with 41.8% of juniors diagnosed compared to the 40.2% of seniors diagnosed.
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms associated with this disorder include, but are not limited to, laziness, rebelliousness, apathy, and impairment in scholastic or occupational functioning. People diagnosed with Senioritis frequently make negative comments such as "I don't care anymore" and "Why does it matter, now that I've been accepted?".
The presence of at least three of the following symptoms within a two week period:
- Persistent poor grades
- Lack of focus in the classroom or while doing schoolwork
- Incomplete assignments
- Excessively cut classes
- Disregard for authority figures
- Lack of motivation (i.e.; has a hard time getting out of bed in the morning)
- Oversocialization
Gender, age, and culture features
Recent studies show that Senioritis generally affects students ages 16-18 in the average public high school setting. Males are usually more susceptible to Senioritis than females, with 64% of males having been diagnosed.
Duration
A person has the symptoms for at least two weeks before he or she is clinically diagnosed. The onset of Senioritis is typically around midterms and gradually worsens over the course of the second semester. Diagnoses of Senioritis increase after May 1, the day when all seniors officially commit to a college.
Course
This disorder can develop as early as freshman year and continue to worsen over the four years of high school. The high school environment contributes to this disorder, as the group mentality has a negative impact on one's motivation. A person with Senioritis becomes extrinsically "unmotivated" to do schoolwork as they observe their classmates not doing work.
Associated Features
Some associated features include, but are not limited to, conflict with parents/guardians regarding grades, attendance, activity participation, substance abuse/dependence, and sleep disorders.
Prevalence
Surprisingly, Senioritis is more prevalent amongst high school juniors, with 41.8% of juniors diagnosed compared to the 40.2% of seniors diagnosed.
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms associated with this disorder include, but are not limited to, laziness, rebelliousness, apathy, and impairment in scholastic or occupational functioning. People diagnosed with Senioritis frequently make negative comments such as "I don't care anymore" and "Why does it matter, now that I've been accepted?".