1. Have you ever had an academic rival? How did it affect you?

2. How do you think having an academic rival impacts a student's motivation to succeed?

3. In what ways has having an academic rival helped (or harmed) your ability to perform academically?

4. How has your relationship with your academic rival affected your confidence in your own abilities?

5. How do you deal with the stress and pressure of having an academic rival?

6. What advice would you give to someone who is struggling with the effects of having an academic rival?

7. Have you ever experienced negative emotions such as jealousy or anger toward your academic rival? How have you dealt with those feelings?

8. What strategies have you found helpful for maintaining a healthy competitive spirit with your academic rival?

9. How do you think having an academic rival impacts your social life and relationships with peers?

10. What support systems or resources can educators and parents offer to help students cope with the effects of having academic rivals?​