THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC STRESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN LAHORE

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between academic stress and academic performance among undergraduate students enroll in public and private universities in Lahore. The study was quantitative research using a survey method. The Instrument of data collection was questionnaires while a stratified random sampling technique wasselected forthe study. Gather data was derived from the subset of 152 participants of undergraduate students from public and private universities in Lahore, with an equal participant of 76 students from both sectors and an equal distribution of 38 males and 38 females. Data were gathered from students in their fourth semester within the education department. The study was analyzing the data using descriptive statistical tools and SPSS software was used. This study results indicated that there was no significant correlation between academic stress and academic performance within the studied sample of 152 individuals. While a very weak negative correlation was observed. The independent samples t-test was used in Second hypothesis and reveal that there is not a meaningful distinction in academic stress levels among male and female undergraduate students. Additionally, this research was identifying the sources that ranging from a minimum of 63.00, representing 'Lack of concentration during studyhours,' to a maximum of 181.00, indicating 'Fear of failure' as the most stress-inducing factor. This study recommended that academic institutions focus on providing support and resources forall students, regardless of gender, to dealing with stress and managing it effectively