Academic Stress Research Articles

Burnout and resilience among physical therapy students: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of burnout, determine burnout-related factors, investigate resilience levels, and assess the relationship between burnout and resilience among physical therapy (PT) students at King Saud University (KSU) in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study involved 153 PT students studying at KSU between January and March 2023. The participants completed an online questionnaire, a Maslach Burnout Inventory, and a Brief Resilience Scale. Low-to-moderate levels of Emotional Exhaustion (EE) were observed in 85% of the participants and high Depersonalization (DP) levels were reported by 34.2%. Female participants reported higher levels of EE and DP, whereas males had a greater prevalence of low Personal Achievement (PA) levels. Approximately 6.5% of the study participants reported high burnout levels (a combination of high DP, high EE, and low PA). Academic stress, followed by sleeping difficulties and changes in the academic year structure, were the most important factors contributing to higher levels of burnout (75.2%, 56.9%, and 43.8%, respectively). Most study participants around (66.0%) reported normal resilience levels. A significant correlation was detected between resilience and 2 domains of burnout (DP and PA), with the correlation being negative and weak for DP and positive and moderate for PA. Overall, low-to-moderate levels of burnout were observed among the PT students who took part. Related factors that contributed to burnout were academic stress, sleeping difficulties, and academic year structure. A normal level of resilience was found to be significantly related to DP and PA but not to EE on the burnout subscales. Higher levels of resilience can be considered to play a protective role against burnout among PT students. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2024;75(4):343-354.

The Relationship of Academic Stress Levels During Pandemic with Premenstrual Syndrome in Third Grade Senior High School Student

Aims: to determine the correlation between academic stress level with premenstrual syndrome in female adolescent. Study design: the employed research method was quantitative observational analysis using a cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: this research was conducted at Senior High School 2 Purworejo, Indonesia, from April to June 2022. Methodology: this research method utilized quantitative observational analysis with a cross-sectional design. Statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman test with a significance level of ρ-value < 0.05. A total of 99 students participated in the study. Results: the result showed that there was a relationship between academic stress levels and premenstrual syndrome (ρ-value<0.05) with strong correlation (r=0.634). Conclusion: there is a clear relationship between academic stress levels with premenstrual syndrome.

The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Academic Anxiety and Stress in Nursing Students

Due to their numerous academic responsibilities, students may experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. EFT is a safe, non-pharmacological therapy that is simple to learn and use to reduce anxiety and stress. This study used a one group pre-post test design technique to examine the impact of the Emotional Freedom Technique on academic stress and anxiety in nursing students enrolled in pre-experimental research. This study's participants were nursing students. Using the Simple Random Sampling method, 57 responses made up the sample size. The study's variables included academic stress and anxiety, as well as EFT therapy. Students who exercise 1-2 times a week with meetings four times a month receive EFT therapy; sessions last an additional 15 minutes. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with α = 0.05 was utilized for data analysis. According to the findings, the majority of respondents (56.1%), or 32 people, had moderate anxiety levels before to receiving EFT therapy, and nearly all respondents (93%), or 53 people, had moderate stress. Following EFT therapy, the majority of respondents (56.1%), or 32 people, reported having moderate anxiety, and nearly all (84.2%), or 48 people, reported having moderate stress. It may be inferred from the pre- and post-test results, which showed a significant difference at the 0.05 level of significance and p = 0.000 (0.000 <0.05), that EFT therapy had an impact on nursing students' anxiety and academic stress. Students who have academic anxiety and stress can benefit from EFT therapy.

Correlation of learning engagement and social support affecting the academic stress of Thai high school students

<p>High school students face an elevated risk of psychological problems, with multiple determinants contributing to this vulnerability. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between academic stress, social support, and learning engagement among Thai high school students. A total of 109 high school students were recruited from one school located in Bangkok, Thailand. The academic stress, social support questionnaires, and learning engagement questionnaires were completed and analyzed for the correlation using Pearson’s and Spearman’s analysis. Multiple linear regression was done to determine variables influencing on academic stress. Medium level of academic stress was found (mean±SD=3.21±0.73). Academic stress was significantly correlated with social support (r=0.252, p<0.01) in a positive direction; however, the negative correlation with learning engagement did not reach statistical significance (rho=-0.108, p>0.05). Positive influence on academic stress was also found in social support (B=0.119, p<0.007), but not the learning engagement (B=-0.089, p=0.393). Thai high school students had medium level of academic stress, which correlated with and be positively influenced by social support. Our findings emphasize the importance of appropriate social support system to reduce stress and promote well-being among Thai high school students.</p>

Cultural adaptation challenges, academic stress, and social support: A study of Saudi students in Malaysia

This study explores the specific challenges faced by Saudi students studying in Malaysia, particularly the pressures related to achieving their academic goals abroad. Previous research has often looked at the general factors affecting international students' experiences but has not deeply examined the unique challenges faced by Saudi students who are studying abroad on scholarships. This research aims to identify the difficulties these students face in adapting to a new culture, understand how these challenges relate to their academic stress, evaluate the role of social support in easing this stress, and consider how this knowledge could help develop better support strategies for Saudi students in Malaysia. The research was conducted using a questionnaire given to a group of Saudi students in Malaysia. The findings indicate that social support helps lessen the link between cultural adaptation difficulties and academic stress, which is an important factor affecting their academic success and overall well-being. These results are significant as they can help improve the academic achievement and well-being of international students.

The impact of adolescent profiles of posttraumatic stress, emotion regulation, and disorganized attachment on posttraumatic growth and psychiatric symptoms: Academic stress and egocentrism as covariates.

The present study aimed to examine the profile patterns of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive emotion regulation (CER), and disorganized attachment in traumatized adolescents. It also aimed to examine whether these adolescents with different profiles would differ in posttraumatic growth (PTG) and comorbid psychiatric symptoms after controlling for academic stress and egocentrism. Nine hundred and forty-nine (N = 949) adolescents were recruited from two secondary schools in China. They completed measures on PTSD, comorbid psychiatric symptoms, PTG, CER, disorganized attachment, and covariates of egocentrism and academic stress. Latent profile analysis identified a four-class model as the optimal solution: low trauma group (Class 1), adaptive copers (Class 2), moderate trauma group (Class 3), and high trauma group (Class 4). After controlling for demographics and levels of egocentrism and academic stress, Class 4 had more severe comorbid psychiatric symptoms than the other three classes. Class 3 had higher levels of comorbid psychiatric symptoms than Class 2 and Class 1, while these latter two were comparable in comorbid psychiatric symptoms. Conversely, Class 4 students had lower levels of PTG than individuals in the other three classes. Class 3 had similar levels of PTG to Class 1, and these two classes reported lower levels of PTG than Class 2. Chinese adolescents may experience both negative and positive changes after stressful events. The extent of these psychological outcomes could vary depending on the adolescents' previous trauma experiences, emotion regulation, and attachment qualities. Implications for clinical practice were discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Emotion Regulation and Academic Burnout Among Youth: a Quantitative Meta-analysis

Emotion regulation (ER) represents an important factor in youth’s academic wellbeing even in contexts that are not characterized by outstanding levels of academic stress. Effective ER not only enhances learning and, consequentially, improves youths’ academic achievement, but can also serve as a protective factor against academic burnout. The relationship between ER and academic burnout is complex and varies across studies. This meta-analysis examines the connection between ER strategies and student burnout, considering a series of influencing factors. Data analysis involved a random effects meta-analytic approach, assessing heterogeneity and employing multiple methods to address publication bias, along with meta-regression for continuous moderating variables (quality, female percentage and mean age) and subgroup analyses for categorical moderating variables (sample grade level). According to our findings, adaptive ER strategies are negatively associated with overall burnout scores, whereas ER difficulties are positively associated with burnout and its dimensions, comprising emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and lack of efficacy. These results suggest the nuanced role of ER in psychopathology and well-being. We also identified moderating factors such as mean age, grade level and gender composition of the sample in shaping these associations. This study highlights the need for the expansion of the body of literature concerning ER and academic burnout, that would allow for particularized analyses, along with context-specific ER research and consistent measurement approaches in understanding academic burnout. Despite methodological limitations, our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of ER's intricate relationship with student burnout, guiding future research in this field.

An Analysis of the Structural Relationship between Parents' Excessive Interference, Grit, and Academic Stress felt by University Students

An Analysis of the Structural Relationship between Parents' Excessive Interference, Grit, and Academic Stress felt by University Students

Changes and relevant factors in depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents after the “Double Reduction” policy: A repeated cross-sectional survey with a nested longitudinal subsample

BackgroundThe Chinese government has enacted the “Double Reduction” Policy, which aims to reduce students' academic burden and promote their mental health, but there is limited research examining the policy's impact on students' well-being. This study aims to evaluate changes in students' mental health problems before and after the “Double Reduction” Policy and explore relevant influential factors. MethodsA total of 101,976 elementary and junior high school students were recruited before the “Double Reduction” Policy, and 91,832 students were recruited one year later. Through data integration, a total of 36,637 students participated in both web-based surveys and provided complete data on all measures. ResultsAs a whole, we found that the prevalence of students' depression (12.1 % to 9.2 %) and anxiety (8.9 % to 6.2 %) tended to decline after the “Double Reduction” Policy. Attending private school, reduced homework, more extracurricular activities, more time with parents, reduced academic stress, and sleep duration ≥8 h/n were associated with the decrease in the likelihood of mental health problems in students. Female gender, negative life events, and negative impact of COVID-19 as risk factors for mental health. ConclusionsThese findings indicated that the “Double Reduction” Policy has improved the well-being of Chinese students. Reducing students' homework burden and alleviating their academic pressure are beneficial for their mental health. Increasing time for extracurricular activities and interaction with parents, as well as ensuring sufficient sleep for students, are also effective ways to prevent the onset and exacerbation of mental health symptoms in adolescents.

Gender Differences in Coping with Discrimination, Psychological Distress, and College Stress Among International Chinese Students in the United States

Chinese students represent the largest group of international students in the United States and have been reported to experience various challenges and stressors including transitional stress, academic stress, language barriers, financial difficulties, perceived discrimination, loss of social support, and homesickness. This study drew from intersectionality theory to examine how Chinese international students coped by gender (through problem-solving, avoidance, and social support) with perceived discrimination, psychological distress, and college student stress (e.g. academic and social stress). Study participants were self-identified Chinese individuals over the age of 18 who studied in the United States as international students (N = 98). Participants completed measures of perceived discrimination, psychological distress, college student stress, coping, and demographic characteristics. Results showed that women reported higher rates of psychological distress and college student stress than men. Problem-solving coping and seeking social support were significantly and positively related to psychological distress for both men and women. Results also showed that women who perceived high discrimination used problem-solving coping to a greater extent than men. Surprisingly, coping approaches were unrelated to college student stress. The findings indicate that examining intersecting identities by gender, in line with intersectionality theory, produced a more nuanced understanding of the experiences and needs of Chinese international students and highlights the importance for colleges and universities of creating inclusive campus climates. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

Exploring the Relationship between Health Habits, Procrastination, Technology Use, and Well-being among Chinese Students

Objectives: The study aims at showing the complex relationship between technology usage, procrastination, mental health, academic stress, sleeping quality, and well-being among the students in China. Through application of standardized survey questionnaire, primary data were gathered among diversified students. Methods: The study, accomplished through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLSSEM), showed that mental health and procrastination had a significant direct effect of well-being, which highlighted a role of two factors in shaping the student psychological and emotional condition. Results: Among other factors, sleep quality was found to be a mediating link in the relationships between the student's mental health, procrastination, and sense of well-being, which points out the essence of good sleep attitude in the process of the student's well-being's promotion. Conclusion: This study has a number of both practical and theoretical implications as well. It adds to the existing body of knowledge on the relevant variables, and provides significant insights to the policymakers, Chinese institutes' management, government, and other stakeholders. Moreover, the findings add to the understanding of what affected the wellness of students, and their practical consequence means developing specific programs i. e., mental health management, procrastination and sleep quality improvement for this population.

Academic Stress on Structured Internship Students: The Effect of Interpersonal Communication and Friendship Quality

Academic Stress on Structured Internship Students: The Effect of Interpersonal Communication and Friendship Quality

Factors predicting menstrual irregularity among university students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

University students often face menstrual irregularities, particularly among healthcare students, due to rigorous study environments, such as night duties resembling professional staff responsibilities. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of and factors predicting menstrual irregularities among female students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2023 at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP). Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires comprising sections on personal background, menstrual cycles, sleep duration, and academic stress. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were employed for data analysis. Approximately 48.3% of participants experienced menstrual irregularities. Overweight or obese students were more likely to experience irregularities compared to those of normal weight (AOR = 7.56, 95% CI = 1.34, 80.8). Nursing majors (including nursing, midwifery, and anesthesia resuscitation nursing) showed a higher likelihood of irregularities compared to other majors (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.35, 4.13). This study highlights a significant prevalence of menstrual irregularities among female students. Interventions in nursing education should focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and regular physical activity to manage weight and mitigate menstrual irregularities.

Final year student academic stress: What is the role of hardiness?

Purpose: The pressure and demands experienced by students are one of the causes of academic stress. This often happens to final year students. Individuals who have a good strong personality (hardiness) will help individuals manage and not give in to the negative impacts of stress. This research aims to determine the relationship between hardiness and academic stress. Method: This type of research is quantitative research, researchers use an academic stress scale and a hardiness scale. The sampling technique uses non-probability sampling with accidental sampling technique. The samples in this study were active male and female students, students from state and private universities, currently working on their final assignment (thesis), with complete parents, one father/mother or adoptive parents. The data analysis technique in this research uses product moment to test the hypothesis, Product moment analysis is used to find the relationship between hardiness and academic stress. Result: The research results show that there is a relationship between hardiness and academic stress in final year students with r: -714 (p<0.000). the effective contribution made by hardiness to academic stress is 51%, the remaining 49% is influenced by other factors. The implication of this research is that final year students can continue to maintain a strong personality so as to avoid high academic stress. Conclusion: The higher the Hardiness, the lower the level of academic stress in final year students.

Attributes of multiple concurrent functional gastrointestinal disorders in female university students in South Korea

ABSTRACT Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common in young adults, particularly women, who tend to develop multiple FGIDs over time. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of multiple concurrent FGIDs among female university students and identify differences in dietary habits, academic stress, and quality of life (QOL) based on the number of concurrent FGIDs. This secondary analysis included data from 406 female participants, originally collected through an online survey from two universities in one city in Korea. The online survey was accessible only after participants were verified as students through their online community. Concurrent FGID was present in 25.8 percent (n = 16) of the participants with FGIDs (n = 62), with the most common being irritable bowel syndrome + functional dyspepsia overlap (43.8 percent, 7/16). Participants with multiple concurrent FGIDs consumed fewer grains and vegetables, while significantly more of them consumed instant food, fast food, milk, and tea/coffee. They experienced significantly higher academic stress and lower QOL than those without the disease. Female university students with concurrent FGIDs tend to have unhealthy dietary habits, and concurrent FGIDs negatively affect academic stress and QOL. Therefore, female university students should undergo early-stage screening for FGIDs, and a comprehensive program should address their dietary habits and stress-coping skills.

Factors that influence happiness of nursing students according to COVID-19 infection status

BackgroundHappiness is a cognitive and emotional evaluation of one’s life, and the upward approach affects satisfaction and happiness throughout life. Because nursing students must experience medical settings closely related to COVID-19 infection through clinical practice, they are vulnerable to exposure to infection and academic stress, and are also sensitive to personal life satisfaction and happiness. In this study, Korean nursing students who experienced the COVID-19 pandemic during the COVID-19 endemic era were divided into nursing students infected with COVID-19 and non-infected nursing students. By identifying the effects of college life adaptation, leisure satisfaction from club activities, and family health on happiness, which are individual sub-factors of happiness, we intend to provide basic data for the development of intervention programs for promoting their happiness.MethodsData were collected from October 4, 2023 to November 15, 2023. The subjects were 343 students enrolled in five nursing schools in four major cities (D, G, K, and Y) in Korea. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients.ResultsFor COVID+ students, happiness was significantly affected by adaptation to campus life and family strengths. This model had r2 = 0.401; i.e., it explained 40.1% of the variability in happiness. For COVID0 students, happiness was significantly affected by adaptation to campus life and subjective health status, with r2 = 0.346.ConclusionsThese results indicate the necessity of developing a happiness-promotion program for nursing students.

Navigating Perceived Stress: Experiences of Nursing Students Completing Internships during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain.

Background: University students often experience psychological strains such as academic stress, particularly as they approach the transition into the workforce. This stress may have been heightened for nursing students who completed internships during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perceived stress levels of undergraduate nursing students. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted using the Spanish version of the PSS-10 scale, a validated reduction of the English version PSS-14, to evaluate perceived stress. The responses are Likert-type with a total score range of 0 to 40. Questionnaires were distributed electronically to nursing students across all academic years who were engaged in clinical practice. Participation was voluntary. Results: The study included 487 students, the majority of whom were women (78.4%) with an average age of 23.51 years. Most participants were in their third and fourth years (67%). The mean perceived stress score was 20.65 (SD = 5.62) out of a possible 40, indicating moderate stress levels. Statistically significant differences in perceived stress were found between genders, with women reporting higher stress levels than men (Mann-Whitney U = 15,380.000; p < 0.001). Additionally, a significant correlation was observed between the overall perceived stress score and gender, as well as between specific items on the PSS-10 scale and gender, highlighting the importance of gender-specific stress management interventions. Conclusions: Nursing students reported moderate levels of perceived stress, with women experiencing higher stress levels than men. These findings highlight the need for targeted stress management interventions for nursing students, especially during health crises. Addressing gender-specific stressors and fostering a supportive educational environment will enhance students' well-being, academic success, and professional preparedness.

Academic stress, well-being and students' friendship quality amid crisis: lessons from COVID-19 pandemic

PurposeThrough the lens of the Social Exchange Theory, this study investigates the role of emotional and psychological well-being in explaining the relationship between academic stress and friendship quality.Design/methodology/approachUsing a cross-sectional quantitative research design, the study gathered data from 298 tertiary students. Statistical analysis was conducted using Hayes Process Macro in SPSS.FindingsResults from the study challenge conventional assumptions, indicating a positive and significant relationship between academic stress and friendship quality. In addition, the study revealed that psychological well-being partially mediates the relationship between academic stress and friendship quality, while emotional well-being fully mediates the relationship between academic stress and friendship quality.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to the tertiary institutions in Ghana. Future studies may consider expanding the scope to other levels of education to gain a more comprehensive perspective of the variables of the study.Originality/valueThis study presents a novel approach by examining the proposed model within the Ghanaian setting. It offers valuable perspectives on the interplay between academic stress, well-being, and friendship quality.

Empowerment Through Yoga: Alleviating Academic Stress and Examination Anxiety in Visually Impaired Secondary School Students

Visual impairment hinders children’s neurological progress, markedly impacting their physical, psychological, social, and emotional health. Yoga counts to be a multifarious approach that holds the capacity to help children with visual impairment to cope with varied challenges. The presented research was conducted with an objective to study the role of yoga for alleviation of academic stress and examination anxiety of visually impaired secondary school children in Kolkata. Experimental method of research, specifically Non-Equivalent Control Group Design was used in the conduct of this research. A total of 160 visually impaired secondary school students were taken as sample while deploying Convenient Sampling Method along with Purposive Sampling Method. The period taken into account was of 8 weeks. The training program involved yogic prayer, asanas, pranayama and kriya. The study was conducted in a three-phase manner involving pre-test, training and post-test. Related criterion measures were selected to comprehend the impact of yoga, on academic stress and examination anxiety of the directed group under study. The results highlight a positive impact of yoga on visual impaired students. The intervention was found successful for diversified domains, specific under the presented study being reduction of academic stress and examination anxiety.

Kualitas Tidur Mahasiswa Farmasi: Dampak Stres Akademik dan Efikasi Diri Saat Skripsi

Pharmacy students who are working on their thesis experience impacts on physical and psychological health such as experiencing poor sleep quality. Poor sleep quality can trigger academic stress and is supported by low self-efficacy. Therefore, the lower the quality of sleep possessed by students, the higher the level of academic stress in completing the thesis and vice versa. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of academic stress and self-efficacy on sleep quality in 2020 Faculty of Pharmacy students at Muhammadiyah Purwokerto University who are doing thesis. This study uses quantitative methods with multiple linear regression tests. Respondents in this study totalled 101 Faculty of Pharmacy students. The measuring instruments used were sleep quality scale, academic stress scale, and self-efficacy scale. The results showed that academic stress and self-efficacy can simultaneously contribute an influence of 31.5% on sleep quality. Efforts are needed to improve sleep quality in order to minimize academic stress, such as practicing self-control to boost confidence in completing their thesis.