Stress Levels Of Students Research Articles

Factors causing stress in conducting research among postgraduate students of public and private sector universities

Abstract
 The purpose of this study was to examine the factor causing stress in conducting research among research scholars of public and private sector universities. Quantitative research method was applied in this study which was descriptive in nature. The data was collected from research scholars by using survey technique. The location for the population was Karachi and Jamshoro. One hundred fifty one scholars were selected as a sample. The results showed that the overall mean score of students was (M=3.6) which indicated the high research stress level in research students of both public and privates universities. Students of public universities faced more thesis writing, supervisor relationship and academic stress than private universities. Stress level in the factors of coursework stress and socio-economic stress was same in public and private universities. The findings of this study are expected to provide new evidence for higher education institutions and result in certain reforms in public and private sector institutions.

Evaluation of tracheostomy suctioning procedure among nursing and respiratory therapy students: wearable manikin vs. standard manikin.

This study aims to evaluate cognitive load (CL), emotional levels (EL), and stress levels (SL) of students when using a wearable manikin vs. a standard manikin for tracheostomy suctioning (TS). This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. Subjects were recruited by email. Subjects completed a baseline demographics questionnaire, then they were randomized into two groups: wearable manikin group (WMG) or standard manikin group (SMG). For the WMG, an actor simulated a patient by wearing the device. In phase I, both groups were educated on how to perform TS by video and offered hands-on practice. Then I put through a tracheostomy suctioning clinical simulation and completed a post sim-survey. In phase II, the same survey was repeated after encountering a real patient as part of their clinical rotation. A total of 30 subjects with a mean age 26.0 ± 5.5 years participated. 20 (66.7%) were respiratory care students and 10 (33.3%) were nursing students. In the WMG, the median stress level dropped significantly post phase II compared to post phase I [2(1,4) vs.3(1,5), p = 0.04]. There were no significant changes in median CL, confidence, and satisfaction levels between post phase II and post phase I (p > 0.05). In the SMG, the satisfaction level increased significantly post phase II compared to post phase I [5(4,5) vs.4(2,5), p = 0.004], but there were no significant changes in CL, SL, and confidence levels between post phase I and phase II. There was no significant difference in mean EL scores over time and these changes did not differ by group. Subjects in the WMG showed a higher mean competency score than those in the SMG (85.5 ± 13.6 vs. 78.5 ± 20.8, p = 0.14, Cohen's d = 0.4), yet not significant. Our results showed that the WMG is beneficial in helping bridge the gap of learning TS from the sim setting to the real-world clinical setting. More studies with higher sample size and use of other CL scales that assesses the different types of CL are needed to validate our findings.

Stress Levels and Stressors of Veterinary Students in Indonesia.

Despite the growing collection of scientific publications on student stress levels, stress experienced by veterinary students in Indonesia has been less investigated. This study assessed the stress levels of veterinary students and investigated the stressors faced by veterinary students in Indonesia, both in undergraduate and professional programs. The study participants were 165 veterinary students from all universities offering veterinary medicine in Indonesia. The Perceived Stress Scale was used to evaluate stress levels, and the modified Veterinary Medical Stressor Inventory was used to indicate several stressors in this study, including academic performance, clinical graduation, negative evaluation, and online classes experienced by veterinary students. The findings show that most veterinary students in Indonesia experienced moderate stress levels. Results also found that female students experienced higher levels of stress than their male counterparts. The multiple regression result shows that stressors belonging to the academic group were the most significant, primarily in undergraduate students. Aside from academics, the rigorous veterinary medicine curriculum, loneliness, and peer competition are the major potential stressors.

The Relationship between Introvert and Extrovert Personality Types and Stress Levels in the Class of 2020 Students, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia

Personality is defined as the overall pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behavior that is often used in terms of adaptation to life. So that certain people can handle stress problems they have experienced for years by resolving threatening problems and situations, both behaviorally and cognitively. This study aims to determine the relationship between introvert and extrovert personality types and stress levels in students in the class of 2020, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia. The research was conducted in July-September 2023. The type of research is descriptive observational. The population covered in the study were students from the 2020 class of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia, totaling 63 samples using purposive sampling techniques. Univariate data analysis is presented in the form of frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using tests of Chi-square data processing using the computerized IBM version 25.0 SPSS program. More than half of the students of the 2020 class of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia have an introverted personality type, namely 42 people (66.7%), almost half of the students of the 2020 class of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia have a moderate level of stress, namely 25 people (39.7%) and there are relationship between introverted personality type and moderate stress levels in 2020 students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia (p=0.004). There is a relationship between introvert and extrovert personality types and stress levels in students in the class of 2020, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Prima Indonesia.

Pengaruh Progressive Muscle Relaxation terhadap Stres Mahasiswa Baru Jurusan Okupasi Terapi Poltekkes Surakarta

Abstract Background.High stress levels during the first year of college can make students difficult to adapt and vulnerable to various social and psychological problems, which can decrease the GPA. To assist students in identifying and managing the stress they experience, it is necessary to recommend the application stress management training in educational programs (Chang et al.,2017). One of the stress management exercises that can be done is relaxation, one of the relaxation methods that can be used to reduce student stress levels is Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Objectives. This research was conducted to determine the effect progressive muscle relaxation the stress of new students in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Surakarta Polytechnic. Methods. The research conducted was a quantitative study with a pre-experimental type research design one group pretest-posttest. Student stress was calculated using the DASS instrument DASS 42, with the inclusion criteria of students who get a score of 15-18 on examination using DASS 42, are willing to get 12 interventions, and are not currently getting other interventions when they are sampled. The sample of the study was 30 students, and the sampling technique used purposive sampling.Data analysis used paired t-test technique, using an interval data scale. Result. Based on the characteristics of the research sample: the total number of respondents is 30 respondents. The number of female respondents was higher with 26 respondents. The age of respondents who took part in this study was 17-22 years old. The highest age distribution of respondents was at the age of 18 with a total of 20 respondents. Results pretest DASS 42 average scores 21.37. Resultposttestaverage 14.47. The total difference in the average value pretest and value posttest was 6.63. The results of data analysis using the paired t-test technique, p-value0.000 (p<0.05). Conclusion. These results indicate if the interventionProgressive Muscle Relaxation affects the stress of new students in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Surakarta Polytechnic. Keywords : Progressive MuscleRelaxation, New Student Stress

Assessment of technological stress levels in university staff: case study

INTRODUCTION: Stress, a natural reaction of the body to challenging circumstances, can manifest itself in different ways and harm both an individual's physical and mental health. From a constant feeling of being overwhelmed to difficulties in concentration and decision-making, stress can undermine the overall quality of life. Physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive disorders and trouble falling asleep often accompany this condition, highlighting its negative impact on the body.
 OBJECTIVES: The research aims to determine stress levels in teachers, workers, and university students.
 METHODS: The stress test proposed by Dr. Gloria Villalobos was applied and complemented with sociodemographic variables. The population consisted of 224 teachers, 11 staff and 32 students.
 RESULTS: The result found to be stress: 4.5% medium, 27.7% high, and 67.8% very high; The correlation is established employing Cramer's V between the variables and the applied test that the results do not influence the phenomenon investigated
 CONCLUSION: It concludes the significant presence of medium - high - very high stress in the sample analyzed with serious consequences for health being necessary emerging measures to prevent diseases in university staff.

A Literature Review on Stress and Coping Strategies in Higher Education: Their Impact on Students Mental and Physical Health and Academic Performance

Multiple factors contribute to higher education students stress levels. It can lead to various physical and mental health complications, including headaches, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, and depression. As a result, academic performance may be compromised, absenteeism may increase, and motivation may diminish. Numerous stressors have adverse effects on students mental health, as well as the physiological effects of stress on physical fitness and the cognitive effects of stress on academic performance. This article provides a theoretical overview of these effects. A discussion is also provided regarding the importance of coping strategies in helping students deal with stress. An overview of relevant literature examines these relationships and identifies directions for future research and interventions.

Adventure activities as a means of counteracting stress in students

The most effective anti-stress measure for students of higher educational institutions is the use of organized health-improving physical activity. However, in the conditions of martial law, the opportunity for students to study in the usual mode is limited. Therefore, today the urgent problem is the study and analysis of new, most effective approaches to organizing active leisure. The goal is to generalize the foreign experience of organizing adventure events and evaluate the impact of adventure programs on the stress level of higher education students. Methods – analysis of foreign literature on adventure activities. The results. The best positive experience of organizing students' entertainment activities was studied. It is established that the concept of «adventure activity» concretizes the concept of «active leisure time», emphasizing the greater risk that occurs during its implementation and the need to make more physical and/or mental efforts. It was established that extreme activity has a more pronounced effect on students' perception of stress due to the opportunity to distract from everyday problems, as well as greater emotionality compared to other types of active leisure. Furthermore, it was determined that participation in short-term adventure programs increases students' resistance to stress, reduces the level of its perception and has a long-term positive effect that can last for 2 - 3 years. Conclusions. The expediency of using adventure programs in the practice of physical education and organization of students' active leisure time has been proven as a more effective means of increasing their resistance to stress and reducing its harmful effects. Prospects for further research. Further research will be aimed at developing a short-term adventure program that would ensure stress reduction in Ukrainian higher education students in the conditions of armed conflict in the country.

Stress and sleep quality in medical students: a cross-sectional study from Vietnam.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant global social and economic disruptions, as well as changes in personal attitude and behavior. The purpose of this research is to assess the sleep quality and stress levels of medical students. Data was collected from medical students over the course of a month in 2021. A total of 4,677 students at the University of Medicine Pham Ngoc Thach were invited to complete an anonymous web-based survey, which included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire Index (PSQI) for measuring sleep quality and the COVID-19 Student Stress Questionnaire (CSSQ) for evaluating stress. A total of 1,502 students participated in our survey. More than half of the participants exhibited poor quality of sleep as indicated by their PSQI score. Many students reported going to bed after midnight and spending time on their smartphones. Among the students surveyed, 21.84% experienced low levels of stress (CSSQ ≤6), 63.38% had mild stress (7 ≤ CSSQ score ≤ 14), 14.78% reported high levels of stress (CSSQ >14). This study showed a high prevalence of poor sleep quality in the surveyed students, which could be attributed to changes in their behavior following the COVID-19 outbreak. Mild stress was also frequently observed, and it may be related to sleep disorders in this population. These important findings provide valuable insights for making recommendations, including lifestyle modifications to improve sleep quality.

Techniques for Managing Stress According to the Process of Contemplative Science for Secondary School Students in a Disrupted Classroom Situation

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the stress levels of secondary school students in a disrupted classroom situation and 2) propose techniques for managing stress according to the process of contemplative science for secondary school students in a disrupted classroom situation. It is action research. The research samples are 1) 300 secondary school students and 2) 9 experts in learning management and contemplative education, totalling 309 people, using the purposive sampling. The research instruments were 1) a stress level questionnaire, 2) a techniques for managing stress quality assessment form, and 3) a group discussion recording form. Quantitative data were analyzed by averaging. and standard deviation and qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis. The results found that.
 
 1. Study the stress levels of secondary school students in a disrupted classroom situation. It was found that from a survey of secondary school students in the upper northern region of Thailand, their stress levels were at the highest level. Which consists of 4 aspects of stress, consisting of 1) academic aspect, 2) economic aspect, 3) social aspect, and 4) family aspect. 2. Propose techniques for managing stress according to the process of contemplative science for secondary school students in a disrupted classroom situation found. The researcher studied research and documents related to the concept of contemplative science and synthesized techniques for managing stress according to the process of contemplative science for secondary school students, it is called Techniques for managing stress according to the process of contemplative science, PATAES model, consisting of 1) Perception 2) Assesses 3) Technique 4) Action, 5) Empathy and 6) Support had the highest level of results for evaluating the quality of appropriateness.

The Relationship among School Mindfulness, Classroom Anxiety, and High School Student Life Satisfaction

Purpose. The study aims to improve student life throughout the school years by exploring the use of mindfulness-based instruction to reduce classroom anxiety. Many school systems in Asia do not use mindful based instruction at primary, secondary and high school education. Emphasis on academic achievement as measured in terms of grade scoring and competitive exam results is high, and leads to significant stress on students. It is believed that mindfulness coaching could help reduce overall stress levels in high school students. Methodology. The study is a correlational design in which convenience sampling was used. It aims to measure school mindfulness by Hoy (2004), classroom anxiety by Richmond (2001), and high school student life satisfaction by Heubener (1991) for a sample of 80 high school students drawn from the private school system of Pakistan. Results. The study reported moderate to weak positive correlations between the three constructs. It was found that there was a significant link between school mindfulness, student life satisfaction, and classroom anxiety. The study reported that age and gender have no significant impact on school mindfulness, student life satisfaction and classroom anxiety. Conclusions. The study indicates the development of mindfulness-based training at the school level to improve student life satisfaction. The study indicates the possibility of Western mindfulness instruction courses being implemented in the Eastern traditional school system. School mindfulness can help students to meaningfully grow in their academic careers. It further can enhance their coping and stress handling techniques as they proceed into higher education. The study will pave way for the implementation of school mindfulness programs and workshops to be delivered by mindfulness certified instructors and counselors, which is at present a rarity in traditional academic system.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC SELF-MANAGEMENT IN 8th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS IN PREPARING A THESIS

More than 1.5 billion students in higher education reported experiencing academic anxiety in April 2020. Personal control is essential to control academic stress, thereby fostering academic achievement. the direction of this research is to define the relationship between academic stress and academic self management in VIII semester undergraduate nursing students. the review study technique uses descriptive quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. The sample used was 79 samples obtained using the technique (total sample). The measurement tools used are Student-life stress inventory (SLSI) and Academic self-management. Data assessment using Rank spearman with a significant level (p-value) 0.05. Results: In the acquisition of research obtained there is no link between academic stress in students with academic self-management of 8th semester, undergraduate nursing students. from the acquisition of data assessment and calculation in this review study it can be concluded that the level of academic stress in final year students at Karsa Husada Health Science College Garut, the majority of informants in the low category, Academic Self-Management of students when preparing a thesis, the majority of informants at a moderate level, and Academic stress levels and academic self-management skills are unrelated in 8th semester undergraduate nursing students writing a thesis

Evaluation of the Career Stress Levels of Students Studying in the Field of Health Sciences and the Factors Affecting Them.

The aim of this study is to determine the future expectations and career opinions of students who are about to graduate in the field of health sciences. 
 The population of the study consists of final-year students studying in the departments of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and vocational schools in the field of health sciences of foundations and state universities operating in Istanbul (N:1900). The sample of the study was formed by 581 faculty students (State: 369, Foundation: 212) and 488 SHMYO students (State: 359, Foundation: 129), and 56.26% (n:1069) of the population was reached.
 The research participants consisted of 32% male students (n:339) and 68% female students (n:730). In the conducted comparisons, significant differences were found in all three dimensions of career stress according to the field of study (p0.05). To reduce career stress in students, recommendations may include organizing career days with previous graduates and individuals working in high positions in the field, as well as carrying out joint projects and collaborations to increase university-industry cooperation.

The effect of positive thinking training on academic stress of Muslim students in thesis writing: a quasi-experimental study

ABSTRACT Several studies show that many students experience high levels of stress when completing their thesis. This study aims to examine the effects of positive thinking on university students in reducing academic stress related to thesis writing. This research method is pursued through experimental design. Before undergoing positive thinking therapy, participants assessed their stress levels using an academic stress scale instrument adapted from the Student-Life Stress Inventory. The participants consisted of 48 Muslim students who were writing their theses for the Psychology study program. The results showed that training in positive thinking can reduce students’ academic stress when completing their thesis. Students are highly susceptible to academic stress due to the multitude of stressors they encounter. This study recommends positive thinking training because it can effectively reduce academic stress levels in students. Cognitive-oriented strategies are more beneficial for students as they can enhance personal factors.

The COVID-19 Anxiety, Depression and Stress Levels of AIMS Students and their Impact on Well-Being: Inputs for Mental Resiliency Program

The COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainties and complexities to both national and global societies, impacting various sectors, including education. This study focuses on the effects of pandemic-related challenges on students' achievement and mental well-being at the Asian Institute of Maritime Students (AIMS). The closure of schools and the rapid shift to online learning during lockdowns disrupted students' achievement and mental health. This research aimed to assess the levels of COVID-19-related anxiety, depression, and stress among AIMS students and their subsequent impact on overall well-being.
 Using a descriptive-correlation research design, data on anxiety, depression, stress, and well-being were collected from a sample of 369 AIMS students through stratified random sampling. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) by Lovibond and Lovibond (1995) measured mental health, while the Well-Being Checklist by Loomans (2018) assessed overall well-being.
 Results indicate that AIMS students experienced mild stress (M= 17.31) and moderate depression (M= 16.78), with notably severe levels of anxiety (M= 15.67). Their overall well-being ranged from moderate to high, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, resulting in an overall well-being score of 6.95 (moderate). Notably, depression exhibited a significant inverse correlation with overall well-being, while anxiety and stress also showed significant relationships when considered separately.
 The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to enhance students' mental resilience. Programs addressing depression were recommended, given its potential long-term negative impact on students' well-being. These insights contribute to the development of a comprehensive mental resiliency program, vital for promoting the holistic welfare of AIMS student.

Posttraumatic Stress Among School Students Following the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire

ABSTRACT Children and adolescents are among the most vulnerable to developing posttraumatic stress in the aftermath of a disaster. This study investigated posttraumatic stress among students attending surrounding primary and secondary schools following the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire in the Latrobe Valley region of Australia. Posttraumatic stress levels of students (n = 323) attending smoke-exposed schools (n = 20) were assessed 16–21 months after the event using the Children’s Revised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES). The mean CRIES total score of students attending these schools was 17.22, suggesting an overall moderate level of posttraumatic stress associated with the mine fire. Across the sample, 22% of the students (n = 23) had a CRIES score of ≥30, indicative of posttraumatic stress at a level warranting clinical concern. Students attending schools located closer to the mine (Morwell Schools) experienced significantly greater levels of posttraumatic stress (CRIES M = 21.63) compared with students attending schools located further away (Non-Morwell Schools; CRIES M = 14.70). This difference appeared to have been primarily driven by higher scoring among Morwell students on the Arousal symptom domain of the CRIES. The mean CRIES score of primary school students (M = 23.18) was over double that of secondary school students (M = 10.30) regardless of the proximity of their school to the smoke event; however, this difference did not reach statistical significance. These findings highlight the need for public health responses following disasters that include targeted mental health support for child and adolescent age-groups.

Does a Sleep Workshop Reduce Student Stress?

Increasing mental illness among college students continues to be a critical issue. College life is often a time of great transition, contributing to and exacerbating students’ rising stress, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. Poor sleep habits may develop during college, and poor sleep quality can amplify stress. To explore how institutions might help students struggling with stress, we conducted this study to examine whether a sleep-focused workshop would reduce stress levels in students at a Pacific Northwest community college. We generated an online pre- and post-workshop survey consisting of the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Sleep Quality Scale, which was distributed to participants before and after a sleep workshop presented by the college’s psychology department. It was hypothesized that (1) poor sleep quality correlates to higher student stress levels, and (2) that the sleep workshop intervention would reduce stress levels. Sleep quality and stress were found to be moderately negatively correlated be-fore the workshop, r(57) = -.482, p < .001, and after the workshop, r(40)= -.500, p < .001. Additionally, there was a statistically significant decrease in stress after the workshop (M = 26.50, SD = 7.91) compared to before the workshop (M = 28.77, SD = 7.41), t(56) = 29.33, p < .001. These results provide more insight into the utility of sleep workshops for students and whether they can help students manage stress and im-prove their sleep quality, potentially improving student mental health by lowering stress and improving quality of life and education overall.

Exploring stress levels and physical activity patterns: A comparative analysis of blended and conventional learning methods

Changes in learning methods cause a crucial decrease in physical education needs and time of involvement in physical activity, which can affect individual stress levels. The objective of this study was to find out the comparison of physical activity patterns and stress levels between blended versus conventional learning methods. This study used quasi-experimental with a posttest-only approach with a control group design. The total subjects were 160 sports students from Universitas Jambi, who were divided into two groups (Experiment and Control) with average age of 21.69 ± 1.33 years, weight of 55.74 ± 6.48 kg, height of 170.10 ± 5.51 cm, and BMI of 21.06 ± 2.77 kg/m2. The results showed that the blended learning group had a lower level of physical activity when compared to their respective conventional groups. Furthermore, the stress level in the blended learning group had a moderate stress while the conventional group had a low-stress. Thus, the research findings have answered the question that physical activity can affect an individual’s stress level, and conventional learning methods are still the best method compared to blended learning methods. This finding can be used as a reference, especially for educators, both lecturers and teachers in schools, to be able to take a spiritual approach and invite students to do activities they like, such as exercise and recreation, to trigger a sense of enthusiasm in students to continue to improve their fitness degree. Therefore, this will have an impact on mental health, which can affect student stress levels much lower.

Peer education model in Trakya university faculty of medicine

BackgroundPeer education is an education model applied to change knowledge, behavior, and attitude in groups equal to each other regarding age, education, and status. This model is preferred in universities to improve teaching skills and reduce the stress level of students. This study aims to apply the peer education model at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine to receive feedback from students and to examine its effect on exam results.MethodsThis cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted with second-year medical students in parasitology laboratory lessons. Eighteen out of a total of 264 students were selected as peer educators. Peer educators have reached the level of providing education to students by taking the training before the laboratory lessons. At the end of the study, questionnaires were applied to peer educators and students. The students’ of 2021–2022 exam results were compared with the 2018–2019 academic year results.ResultsA total of 233 students were surveyed, and 78.5% (183/233) of them believe peer education is helpful, 69.9% (163/233) think it can help them reinforce what they have learned in theoretical lessons, 54.5% (127/233) think it should be used in other practical lessons, and 64.3% think it should be used in the coming years. While there was no significant difference between the exam results of the students in 2021–2022 and the 2018–2019 period (p: 0.462), a significant difference was found between the exam results of peer educators and students (p < 0.05).ConclusionsIt is known that with the peer education model, student stress will decrease, and interest and participation in the lesson will increase. Continuing this education model in the coming years and expanding it to other laboratory courses will benefit medical education.

Social network usage among medical students and its relationship with stress

Objective: The increasing use of social network sites has become a globally widespread phenomenon. It is also known that medical students are being exposed to several stress factors. This study aims to predict the social networking habits and stress levels of medical students, as well as investigating the relationship between social network usage and stress levels, including personal attributes. Methods: A questionnaire, involving the perceived stress scale and other characteristics of the participants, was carried out on 1311 medical students, educated at Xxxxxxx University Medical Faculty during the 2017-2018 academic years. This is a cross-sectional study, and the dataset was analysed by logistic regression. Results: Students who use any one of the three main social network sites (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) were 1203 (91.8%), and there were found to be 108 students who used no social media (8.2%). Of the students, 992 (75.7%) used Facebook, 928 (70.8%) used Instagram and 512 (39.1%) used Twitter. 269 students (20.5%) used Facebook previously and now have stopped using it. A total of 766 (58.4%) students spent more than one hour per day on social media. According to the logistic regression analysis; the academic year of students, gender, unhappiness with being in the medical faculty, feeling lonely, stress coping scores and stable parental relationships were related significantly to stress level. After adjusting other variables, frequent social media users were 1.3 times more stressed than others (OR=1.35; 95% CI=1.05-1.74; p