Abstract

The study assessed the relationship between academic stress and academic motivation among UG 2 students of Kebbi state university of science and technology, Aliero Kebbi state, Nigeria. The study employed correlational design and was guided by two (2) hypotheses. Findings revealed that significant relationship exist between Academic stress and intrinsic motivation among UG 2 students r = 0.706, significant relationship also exist between Academic stress and extrinsic motivation r = 0.632. The following recommendations were made: Seminars, workshops and conferences should be organized for all stakeholders in educational sector to know that academic stress is hazardous to the wellbeing of the students; therefore, university should review its policies, goals and objectives to meet the needs and aspirations of students in order to minimize their academic stress. Teachers, parents and counsellors should educate students on how to cope with academic stress and understand the adverse effect of academic stress.

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