Stress Levels Of Students Research Articles

Comparative Analysis of Stress Levels Among Undergraduate Students at St. John's College, Agra.

Background Stress is prevalent among college students, impacting their mental health and academic performance. Understanding the distribution and determinants of stress levels in students is crucial for developing effective interventions. This study aims to assess the prevalence of stress and its association with sociodemographic factors among undergraduate students at St. John's College, Agra, India. Materials and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between August 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, involving 160 undergraduate students from B.A., B. Com., and B.Sc. programs. Students were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), which classifies low, moderate, and high levels. Data were collected through a validated, semi-structured questionnaire administered via Google Forms. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 29 (Released 2023; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York), with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests used to examine associations between stress levels and sociodemographic variables. Results The study found that 103 (64.4%) of students experienced moderate stress, 34 (21.3%) reported high perceived stress, and 23 (14.4%) had low stress. A significant association was observed between stress levels and gender (p = 0.022), with female students more likely to experience high stress. Additionally, urban students reported higher stress levels than their rural counterparts (p = 0.012). However, no significant differences in stress levels were found across different courses. Conclusion The study reveals a substantial prevalence of moderate to high stress among college students, particularly among females and those from urban areas. These findings suggest the need for targeted stress management interventions to support student well-being. Further research is recommended to explore the underlying causes of stress and develop comprehensive stress reduction strategies in the student population.

Does Self-Esteem Affect Stress Levels in Final Year Medical Students? (A Study In Final Year Medical Students, Faculty Of Medicine, Diponegoro University)

Does Self-Esteem Affect Stress Levels in Final Year Medical Students? (A Study In Final Year Medical Students, Faculty Of Medicine, Diponegoro University)

Gambaran Tingkat Stres Akademik Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir Prodi Kesehatan Masyarakat UNDANA

Academic stress is one of the stresses in college students. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research. This study aims to explain the description of the academic stress level of final year students of the Public Health Study Program. The population in this study was 770 and the number of samples used was 202 students using random sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that based on the academic stress level of final year students, most respondents experienced a high level of academic stress 97 respondents (48%). Respondents experienced high academic stress due to difficulty determining research themes, confusion about choosing to meet supervisors and pressure from parents. Based on the characteristics of the level of academic stress, most respondents experienced high academic stress that occurred at the age of 24 years (30.2%), because some respondents had the same academic stress when doing their final project. Respondents who are female experience high academic stress (71%), and high levels of academic stress occur in semester 14 (28.7%). Based on the characteristics of the level of academic stress that most respondents experience high academic stress that occurs on. Based on the factors causing the level of academic stress, most of them have a high score, namely frustration (57.92%), caused by difficulty determining the research theme and difficulty finding sources according to the research theme, conflict (58.42%) because it is difficult to determine the choice to complete the final project, pressure (58.42%), caused by pressure from parents, pressure (58.42%), due to pressure from parents, and pressure from lecturers to complete assignments on time, changes (54.46) due to respondents having difficulty adapting to the learning system which usually lectures according to the schedule of the lecturer but when doing the final project the time is irregular, and self-imposition (52.42%) due to respondents doing the final project by force so that they are easily tired and stressed.

The effect of physical activity on stress levels of medical students: A cross-sectional analysis

Objectives To determine association between physical activity and hours of physical activity and stress levels in medical students Methods A cross sectional study was conducted at a private medical college in Karachi, during April and May 2015. Convenience sampling was used to identify the study participants. The subjects were medical students from year one through five. We interviewed 235 students. A pre-tested, self-administered three-part questionnaire was used to collect the data. The first part of the questionnaire inquired about the subjects’ demographics and exercise habits, the second part of the questionnaire was adapted from the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to determine stress scores within participants, and the third part of the questionnaire asked about other stress relieving factors. Results According to the PSS, 30.3% of the participants were moderately stressed. The mean PSS was found to be 16.95 ± 5.72. 2A significant correlation was found between physical activity and stress levels; those involved in physical activity were 52 percent less likely to be moderately stressed (OR 0.48, p-value = 0.015) as compared to those who had not partaken in physical activity. Furthermore, studentswho performed physical activity for >4 hours per week had a lower mean PSS score (16.2) when compared to those who exercised for <2 hours per week. (18.2). Post-hoc statistical testing revealed the difference to be significant (p=0.028). Conclusion Based on the findings of our study, we conclude that physical activity of any form is associated with significantly decreased stress levels in medical students.

Use of Galvanic Skin Response in a stated preference survey to assess factors influencing college student use of transit

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted all forms of travel. Transit ridership decreased drastically and has rebounded slowly compared to highway travel in the United States. This research explored a unique method to gain insight into the reasons behind the slow return to transit. Students were surveyed regarding their use of transit before, during, and after the pandemic. The study was conducted in a lab with a Galvanic Skin Response device, a computer with a webcam, and software to measure both recorded and self-reported stress levels in students as they answered questions regarding their transit use, stress levels, and fear of COVID-19. The Fear of COVID-19 and Perceived Stress Scale showed a significant influence on the change in transit use for a small proportion of students. The proposed methodology showed that these psychological scales and collecting GSR data may be valuable in predicting a traveler’s return to transit.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN TINGKAT STRES PADA MAHASISWA YANG SEDANG MENGERJAKAN SKRIPSI DI STIKES PIALA SAKTI PARIAMAN

Thesis assignment is a difficult final assignment and takes a long time so that it has an impact on psychology and physical so that it gives rise to negative attitudes in making the title or the process of working on it. Difficulties in doing thesis assignments faced by a nursing student can trigger stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between peer social support and stress levels in students working on their thesis at STIKES Piala Sakti Pariaman. This type of quantitative research with a descriptive analytical design with a Cross Sectional Study approach. The research sample consisted of 36 people. Sampling was done by total sampling. Statistical tests using Chi Square. The results of the study showed that most (61.1%) respondents received social support from peers in compiling their thesis. Most (72.2%) respondents experienced mild stress in compiling their thesis. The results of the square test statistical test obtained a value of P = 0.005 (P <0.05). In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between peer social support and stress levels in students working on their thesis at STIKES Piala Sakti Pariaman.

The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of dental students at an Australian school.

The dentistry program is extremely demanding mentally and physically. Consequently, it can induce high levels of stress, anxiety and depression in students. There is some research in measuring these ramifications on dental students, but they lack the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought about many fundamental changes to the curriculum of dental students. The aim of this study was to assess dental students' mental health through the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) during the COVID-19 pandemic in an Australian dental School. The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) students enrolled in years 2-5 were requested to complete an online questionnaire that included the DASS-21 and additional questions regarding the impact of COVID-19 on quality of life. Jamovi was utilized to conduct descriptive data analysis. 179 students completed the survey with 81 males (45%) and 98 females (55%). 70.4% of the participants described elevated anxiety for the health of their loved ones and themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall mean DASS-21 scores were 7.1 (5.07) in depression, 4.9 (4.00) in anxiety and 6.5 (4.32) in stress. The results indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the mental health of dental students. While further research is still required, it is important for universities to recognize how this pandemic affected the mental wellbeing of students so that they can implement appropriate support programs and improve dental education. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on social and mental health worldwide, and dental students are notably affected. Recognized as a psychological risk factor, COVID-19 has been linked to an increased rate of suicidal deaths. This paper underlines the importance of recognizing the full scope of the pandemic's impact on dental students, including their views and the potential effects on their physical and mental health. The study indicates a pressing need for more robust support from the organizations to improve the mental health and overall well-being of dental students.

The Correlation between Chocolate Consumption Behaviors and Stress Levels in Secondary School Students in Bangkok Metropolitan Region

The Correlation between Chocolate Consumption Behaviors and Stress Levels in Secondary School Students in Bangkok Metropolitan Region

Depression, anxiety, and stress among dental students, Kafr El Sheik University, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Dentistry students face many pressures associated with treatment methods, training, and Faculty-level administration. Although several research have assessed the anxiety, stress, and depression of undergraduate students studying dentistry globally, data is limited in Egypt. This work aimed to determine the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kafr El Sheik University, Egypt. Methods This questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study included 400 students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kafr El Sheik University, Egypt. Participants were recruited using snowball sampling using a physical copy of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS 21) questionnaire. Results Depression level was low in 90 (22.5%), moderate in 215 (53.8%), and high in 95 (23.8%) participants. Anxiety level was low in 134 (33.5%), moderate in 193 (48.3%), and high in 73 (18.3%) participants. Stress level was low in 43 (10.8%), moderate in 206 (51.5%), and high in 151 (37.8%) participants. There was a significant relation between overall DASS 21 and age greater than 20, higher year, female sex, below average financial status, and last year’s regrade of students (P value < 0.001, 0.008, and 0.041, respectively) and an insignificant relation between overall DASS 21 and residence of students. A significant relation between year and (depression, anxiety, stress, and overall DASS 21) was observed. Conclusions The significant depression, anxiety, and stress prevalence among Egyptian dentistry students is concerning.

Comparative analysis of stress level and coping strategies due to COVID-19 pandemics among dental students in Indonesia and Vietnam

ObjectiveThis study investigated and compared the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of dental students in Indonesia and Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted online in 2022 for dental students from the University of Indonesia and Can Tho University, Vietnam (n = 304). Perceived stress levels and coping strategies were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire about student sociodemographic factors, learning experiences, coping strategies, stress-related factors, and stress levels. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. ResultsThis study showed the overall mean stress level was 23.9 (SD = 5.63), with a significant difference observed between Indonesian (24.44, SD = 5.14) and Vietnamese students (23.32, SD = 6.13) (p = 0.016), indicating potential variations in stress experiences. Key findings include a correlation between living arrangements and stress, as students living independently report higher stress (23.96, SD = 6.24) compared to those living with family (23.95, SD = 5.29) (p = 0.018). Fifth-year students exhibit lower stress levels (21.17, SD = 6.12) than other grades (p = 0.026). Multiple training sessions about COVID-19 are associated with better coping strategies (9.95, SD = 0.91, p < 0.001). The study also revealed different perceptions of COVID-19 learning experiences among dental students in Indonesian and Vietnamese dental students, with significant correlations observed between stress levels, coping strategies, and specific concerns such as graduation time and COVID-19-induced changes (p < 0.05). ConclusionThis study shows students experience moderate stress levels, but the significant differences in stress experiences and coping strategies between the two countries highlighted the need for tailored approaches. Providing social support from faculty, family, friends, and peer dental students was one of the students’ strategies to cope and minimize stress levels.

Gambaran Tingkat Stres, Kecemasan, dan Depresi Mahasiswa dalam Persiapan Menghadapi Ujian Osce (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)

The competency test is an assessment of the abilities of Indonesian nurse graduates using written test methods via Computer Based Test (CBT) and Paper Based Test (PBT) as well as the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) method. The results of researchers' interviews with D3 Nursing and Nursing students found that almost 86% experienced anxiety and stress. The aim of this research is to identify the level of stress, anxiety and depression of students when facing the OSCE. The research design uses a descriptive method, the sample is 85 people (56 D3 Nursing students, 26 Nursing students). Scale. Results of analysis of student stress levels were 31.76% normal, 17.65% mild, 21.18% moderate, 12.94% severe, and 16.47% very severe. Analysis of student anxiety levels 38.82% normal .12% mild, 24.71% moderate, 10.59% severe, and 11.76 very severe. Meanwhile, analysis of depression levels was 56.47% normal students, 15.29% mild, 11.76% moderate, 3.53. % by weight, and 12.94% by weight. The conclusion of this research is that the level of stress, anxiety and depression among students is mostly at normal levels, but there are still students at severe and very severe levels. It is recommended that educational institutions carry out stress, anxiety and depression management to eliminate negative influences as a relaxation effort that can change the situation to neutral.

Investigating the Stressors among University Students in China

This research investigated the impact of stressors on stress levels among students in Shandong Province, China. Utilizing online and self-administered surveys, data was gathered from 384 respondents and was analyzed using SPSS. The findings revealed a positive correlation between relationships, personal factors, environmental factors, and students' stress levels. The study's theoretical implications, identification of research gaps in the literature, and culturally inclusive framework were highlighted. Moreover, the research suggested that Chinese painting therapy could promote mental peace, reduce stress levels, and enhance students' professional growth. By shedding light on stressors such as relationships, personal factors, and environmental factors, the study illustrated their influence on student stress levels. Given the increasing prevalence of stressors affecting students, the study recommended the implementation of Chinese painting experience classes in universities, which could alleviate stress and promote physical well-being. Furthermore, the research underscored the need for more studies examining how stressors contribute to heightened stress levels among students, emphasizing the significance of understanding the experiences of Chinese students in this context.

The effect of nomophobia levels on nursing students' depression, anxiety and stress levels.

Nomophobia becoming widespread can have negative effects on the psychology of nursing students, who are the nurses of the future. Yet, the psychological well-being of the nursing group dealing with human health is essential for psychologically supporting the individuals they care for and reducing the potential for errors in nursing care. Therefore, it is necessary to determine nomophobia in nursing students and examine its relationship with psychological states. This research was conducted to determine the effect of nomophobia levels on depression, anxiety and stress levels of nursing students. The descriptive and correlational research was completed with 544 nursing students. Data were collected using the Data Collection Form, Nomophobia Scale, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and analysed using descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Shapiro-Wilk, Spearman, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The students' mean age was 21.10 ± 1.32. Their mean nomophobia score was 102.51 ± 27.06. 65.6% had depression, 66.2% had anxiety, and 35.8% had stress at different levels. A relationship was found between the students' nomophobia mean scores and their depression, anxiety and stress subscale scores (p < 0.001). The students' nomophobia levels were high. As students' nomophobia levels increased, their depression, anxiety and stress levels increased. Our recommendation is to inform nurses about nomophobia, support conscious phone use, and direct students affected by nomophobia to relevant units. Our recommendation is to inform nursing students about nomophobia, direct students affected by nomophobia to relevant units, and support their participation in activities that will raise awareness among students.

A Longitudinal Study: Correlation Between Physical Activity and Stress Level Among Undergraduate Students in IPB University

The COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions on physical activity outside can cause changes in physical activity in humans compared to before the pandemic. Differences in levels of physical activity are frequently associated with changes in stress levels, including in students. However, no longitudinal research has been conducted on the relationship between physical activity and stress levels in undergraduate students using the same respondents in different settings. This study aimed to assess the relationship between physical activity and stress levels in Indonesian students and to assess its consistency under different conditions. The data was collected from 81 undergraduate students in IPB University in two sampling phases: 2021 (during the Covid-19 pandemic) and 2023 (after the pandemic). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess the prevalence of physical activity, and the Perceived Stress Scale (PPS) was used to assess students’ perceived stress. The findings revealed that there were no differences in physical activity and stress levels between the two sampling phases. There was no significant relationship between physical activity and stress levels at either sampling time. These findings suggest that stress level at a certain level does not show any link to physical activity of the students.

THE EFFECT OF NATURAL MUSIC ON REDUCING STRESS LEVELS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

College students are a transition period from adolescence to early adulthood. At that time, students had to be clever in adapting to their environment. College students who fail to adapt can experience anxiety, lack of self-expression and face obstacles and obstacles in the academic field. The aim of this research is to see whether or not there is an effect of natural music therapy on reducing stress levels in students. This research is a type of experimental research to observe the effects of changes before and after treatment. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling method. The criteria for this research were 2022 psychology college students at the Padang campus who were/had experienced stress. The total sample consisted of 10 colege students. The measuring instrument in this study used the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) 21. The data was processed using the SPSS version 26.0 for Windows application using non-parameter statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test to test the difference between the DASS 21 scores before being given treatment and after being given treatment. Based on the results, the Asymp Sig (2 Tailed) (0.015) &lt; (0.05) results show that there is a significant difference between college students' stress levels before being treated and after being treated.

The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Problem Focused Coping on the Stress Level of Students in Bali Who Are Writing Their Thesis

The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Problem Focused Coping on the Stress Level of Students in Bali Who Are Writing Their Thesis

Effects of the Family Status of Osteopathic Medical Students on Their Perceived Level of Stress.

Osteopathic medical students face an exceptional stress-inducing 4-year period of their lives while in medical school. Students who might have an interest in entering marriage during medical school may hesitate to commit, perceiving marriage as a possible additional stressor to the already complex and vast medical curriculum. This investigation aimed to understand the effects of marital status on osteopathic medical student stress levels. An online survey was conducted, and 100 responses were recorded and analyzed. To measure stress levels, the Perceived Stress Scale was utilized. Raw stress scores were compared utilizing t2analysis while stress level categories, such as low stress, moderate stress, and high stress, were compared using χ2analysis. The findings show that there is no significant difference between osteopathic medical students who are married and those who are not when comparing for both, raw stress score (P=0.092), and stress score level (P=0.186). These results conclude that marriage does not act as an exacerbator or alleviator for osteopathic medical student stress levels.

Pengaruh Latihan Fisik dan Terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Stress Pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir : Literature Review

Depression is widespread among adolescents and seriously harms students' quality of life and academic performance. To defend yourself in overcoming stress, you can use physical exercise. This research aims to determine the effect of physical exercise on stress levels in office working mothers. The research method with a literature review was carried out using the PICO search on the Google Scholar database. This shows that the more often physical exercise is carried out by students, the lower the stress level will be, the better the quality of life and academic performance will be, so that there is an influence of physical exercise on reducing stress levels in students due to doing physical exercise when they have a lot on their minds. and stress is able to reduce thoughts and felt stress. The results of the analysis show that physical exercise has a positive effect on reducing stress in students.

Decoding Minds: Estimation of Stress Level in Students using Machine Learning

Objectives: Develop a predictive model to categorize student’s stress levels and support early interventions based on self-reported data, academic performance, and study load. This will help to receive early diagnosis and treatment. Methods: In this work the data set used was downloaded from a website called KAGGLE. The dataset has more than 6000 samples, the parameters considered in this dataset are Anxiety level, self-esteem, mental_health_history, depression, headache, blood pressure, sleep_quality, breathing_problem, noise_level, living conditions, Safety, basic needs, academic performance, study_load, teacher_student_relationship, future_career_concerns, social support, peer_pressure, extracurricular_activities and bullying which directly or indirectly has an effect on the mental health of the students, so basically here 20 different types of factors are taken into consideration. This specific Research Work employs Machine Learning (ML) approaches to analyze stress levels in students from stress-level text data. Logistic Regression (LR) with 89.46%, KNeighbors with 92.8%, Decision Tree with 94.5%, Random Forest with 95%, and Gradient Boosting with 90.15%, algorithms are used to determine stress levels. Findings: Several significant findings have emerged in this research on predicting mental stress levels in students using machine learning. Studies on feature importance emphasize the importance of sleep quality, depression, mental_health_history, academic performance, and participation in extracurricular activities and several other parameters as critical criteria for accurate prediction. Multimodal techniques that integrate data from mental health history, family history, and academic records provide a more complete picture of a student’s life. Temporal dynamics are important, as stress levels fluctuate throughout time as a result of academic and personal events. Some research goes beyond prediction, investigating intervention options based on tailored stress management suggestions. Novelty: In order to anticipate student’s mental stress, this study presents a novel machine-learning architecture. This methodology attempts to give early identification of students’ mental health at risk by leveraging diverse data sources and using different machine learning algorithms with a very high accuracy level. Keywords: Stress Level, Students, Machine Learning, Decision Tree, Physio Bank

Differences in stress levels between Albanian and German students

Abstract This study was conducted to determine and compare the factors influencing the increase in stress levels of students at German and Albanian universities. In addition to descriptive statistics to analyze the data, the authors used factor analysis, the Independent Samples t-Test, and bivariate correlation among others in the study. An online questionnaire divided into three sections was used as a tool for data collection. The description of statistics expressed in percentages and the data analysis were performed using SPSS software, Version 16. The results showed that students experienced a high level of stress, 44.1214, with some variations among them. The results confirmed a higher level of stress among Albanian students compared to German students. On the other hand, the results indicated that the “Fear of failing exams” factor had a greater impact on increasing stress levels among German students compared to Albanian students.