Sources of Stress, Depression and Academic Functioning of University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The aim of the study was to examine the sources of stress that students experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to gender and change of residence, as well as the relation between specific sources of stress, depressive symptoms and self-rated academic functioning. The study included 923 students aged 19 to 28 (73 % females). The students completed the Stress Source Questionnaire, the Academic Functioning Questionnaire, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Four groups of stress sources have been identified. The consequences of isolation represent the strongest stress source, followed by academic stress, the possibility of infection, and family sources of stress. Females experience all sources of stress more intensely than males, and students who changed their residence experience family problems and the consequences of isolation more stressfully than students who live continuously in their families. All sources of stress, except possible infection, are significant predictors of depression, while depression is a significant additional predictor of students' self-rated academic functioning after controlling for gender, change of residence, and sources of stress. The consequences of isolation, as a source of stress, have the strongest effect on depression and self-rated academic functioning.

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Tadabbur Surat Al-Insyirah untuk Menurunkan Stres Akademik Mahasiswa

Jurnal Psikologi Islam dan Budaya ◽

10.15575/jpib.v2i1.3949 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 9-18

Author(s):

Eko Hardi Ansyah ◽

Hindun Muassamah ◽

Cholichul Hadi

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

University Students ◽

Stress Level ◽

Academic Stress ◽

T Test ◽

Psychological Aspects ◽

Campus Life ◽

Test Analysis ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Before And After

The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of Al-Insyirah contemplation to reduce the academic stress level on Islamic university students. Al-Insyirah contemplation is an Islamic term that related to deep contemplation and visualization for the psychological aspects of the surah of Al-Insyirah. This research used the pre-post experimental design. The participants were 16 students who experience academic stress. Before the subjects were trained by Al-Insyirah contemplation, academic stress scale was administered to measure the academic stress level. Then Al-Insyirah contemplation were trained to them, which consists of six steps. After two weeks, the academic stress scale was measured again. The result of before and after the contemplation were analysed using t-test analysis. The results show that Al-Insyirah contemplation could lower the students' academic stress. Consequently, students after using this contemplation are able to think positively to solve various challenges and difficulties in campus life.

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The COVID-19 International Student Well-Being Study (C-19 ISWS)

European Journal of Psychology Open ◽

10.1024/2673-8627/a000014 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ioulia Solomou ◽

Fofi Constantinidou ◽

Maria Karekla ◽

Charis Psaltis ◽

Andreas Chatzittofis

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

College Students ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

University Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Genetic Characteristics ◽

Academic Satisfaction ◽

The Impact

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on the mental health and well-being of different populations including young adults. This study replicates and extends previous research by evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of college students in Cyprus, a Mediterranean island with unique sociocultural and genetic characteristics, and to identify risk factors related to the poor mental health of university students. Behavioral changes in the students before and during the quarantine period were also examined. A total of 387 university students completed an online survey coordinated by the Young Universities of Europe (YUFE) network. Results indicated that most of the sample (89.3%) reported depressive symptoms. Academic stress and academic satisfaction were associated with depressive symptoms and loneliness. Specifically, students with greater academic stress and lower academic satisfaction reported more symptoms of depression and felt lonelier. Younger students with poorer economic capital were more likely to feel depressed, and younger college students with higher academic stress were more likely to feel lonely. The results of t-test analyses indicated that quarantine affected students’ time and type of study turning to online studies and to moderate physical activities. The present study’s findings add to the existing literature and support the development of new measures to support students, both financially as well as psychologically.

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The Rise and Fall of Depressive Symptoms and Academic Stress in Two Samples of University Students

Journal of Youth and Adolescence ◽

10.1007/s10964-018-0822-9 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (6) ◽

pp. 1252-1266 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Erin T. Barker ◽

Andrea L. Howard ◽

Rosanne Villemaire-Krajden ◽

Nancy L. Galambos

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

University Students ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Two Samples

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Examining perceptions of academic stress and its sources among university students: The Perception of Academic Stress Scale

Health Psychology Open ◽

10.1177/2055102915596714 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 205510291559671 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Dalia Bedewy ◽

Adel Gabriel

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Stress Scale

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Construction and Validation of Academic Stress Scale for University Students

Pakistan Journal of Education ◽

10.30971/pje.v38i2.1603 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Saima Noreen ◽

Saba Ghayas ◽

Shaista Khalid ◽

Shumaila Mazhar Awan

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

University Students ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Negative Evaluation ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Expert’S Opinion

Present study aimed to construct and validate an instrument to measure the academic stress among university students of Pakistan. Item construction of this instrument was based on literature review, interviews from university students and expert’s opinion. After pilot study exploratory factor analysis was performed on a sample of477 student (226men and 251 women), recruited from different departments of University of Sargodha, Pakistan. 26 items were retained after exploratory factor analysis with three well defined factors(1, Personal, Parental and Teachers’ attitude, 2. Perception of workload and examinations, 3. Concerns about education system and management)Range of Alpha coefficients for scale and its subscales was .72 to .87.Results of Confirmatory factor analysis performed on an independent sample revealed excellent model fit to present data. Three factor structure of Academic stress scale was confirmed by CFA. Convergent validity of Academic Stress Scale was proved by finding its positive correlation with UCLA Loneliness scale, Depression scale and Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale. Excellent reliability and validity evidences proved this scale as a promising measure of academic stress.

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Impact of Perceived Academic Stress and Depression on Self Efficacy Beliefs among University Students during Online Learning in Peninsula, Malaysia

International Journal of Social Learning (IJSL) ◽

10.47134/ijsl.v1i3.53 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 260-269

Author(s):

Mutiu Salami ◽

Rahmattullah Khan ◽

Muhammed Yusuf ◽

Asma Perveen ◽

Mohammed Y.M. Mai

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

University Students ◽

School Psychologists ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Efficacy Beliefs ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Stress Scale ◽

The Impact ◽

General Self Efficacy

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge has developed specifically among students faced with online learning. The challenge that arises from this type of learning is that the students faced some uncertainties and negative emotional states. This study examined the impact of perceived academic stress and depression on self-efficacy beliefs among university students studying online. One hundred twenty-three participants from two public Universities in Peninsula Malaysia participated through an online google form, which consists of three instruments which are Perception of Academic Stress Scale (PASS), General Self-efficacy (GSE), as well as Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). Findings from Pearson correlation revealed a low negative correlation between general self-efficacy and stress (r = -.269, p < 0.01). On the other hand, the result of a simple linear regression between self-efficacy and perceived academic stress was significant with B = -2.30, p < 0.05. Students with higher levels of academic stress tend to experience depressive symptoms, while self-efficacy was a predictor of perceived academic stress. Considering the current unpredictable pandemic situation, with support from school psychologists and counselors, students are expected to heighten their cognitive drives and beliefs, including the motivation to overcome the challenges inherent in online learning.

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Relationship Between Childhood Left-Behind Experience and Quality of Life Among Chinese University Freshmen: Place of Origin Matters

Frontiers in Psychiatry ◽

10.3389/fpsyt.2021.789622 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Hai-Mei Li ◽

Yan-Min Xu ◽

Bao-Liang Zhong

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

University Students ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Sociodemographic Variables ◽

Left Behind ◽

Chinese University ◽

Place Of Origin ◽

Physical Morbidity

Background: Childhood left-behind experience (LBE) has a long-term detrimental effect on the mental health of Chinese University students, but it remains unclear whether childhood LBE negatively impacts the quality of life (QOL) of University students and whether the LBE–QOL association differs between students of rural origin and students of urban origin. This study examined the LBE–QOL relationship and the interactive effect between LBE and place of origin on QOL among Chinese University freshmen.Methods: By using a two-stage random cluster sampling approach, a total of 5,033 freshmen were recruited from two comprehensive universities. The students completed an online, self-administered questionnaire that included sociodemographic variables, a 2-week physical morbidity assessment, and assessments of depressive symptoms, academic stress, and QOL. The Chinese six-item QOL scale was used to assess QOL. Multiple linear regression was used to test the independent LBE–QOL association and the interaction between LBE and place of origin.Results: Students with childhood LBE had significantly lower QOL scores than those without LBE (60.1 ± 13.1 vs. 64.3 ± 11.7, p < 0.001). After adjusting for the potential confounding effects of other sociodemographic variables, 2-week physical morbidity, depressive symptoms, and academic stress, childhood LBE was significantly associated with a lower QOL score (β: −3.022, p < 0.001) and the LBE–place of origin interaction was still significantly associated with the QOL score (β: −2.413, p < 0.001). Overall, compared to non-LBE, LBE was associated with a QOL score decrease of 5.93 among freshmen of urban origin and of 3.01 among freshmen of rural origin.Conclusion: In Chinese University freshmen, childhood LBE is independently associated with poor QOL, and the LBE–QOL association is greater among freshmen from urban backgrounds than among freshmen from rural backgrounds.

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PENYESUAIAN DIRI DAN STRES AKADEMIK MAHASISWA TAHUN PERTAMA

MOTIVA JURNAL PSIKOLOGI ◽

10.31293/mv.v4i1.5303 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Ferina Ulfa Nikmatun Erindana ◽

H Fuad Nashori ◽

Muhammad Novvaliant Filsuf Tasaufi

Keyword(s):

Social Science ◽

University Students ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Academic Stress ◽

College Environment ◽

First Year ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Faculty Psychology ◽

Academic Pressure ◽

First Year University

The purpose of the research to know the corelation between self adjustment and academic stress in first-year university students faculty psychology and cultural social science of Indonesian Islamic University. Researchers conducted data retrival using the academic stress scale and self adjustment scale. Respondents in this research were 170 first-year university students. From the result of a test of corellation it was found there is a significance correlation between self adjustment and academic stres (p<0,05) with value of siginificance p=0,000. The coeffficient correlation (r) of the test hypothesis is -0,569, which indicate a negative relationship between of theese two variabels. This means that if first year university students can adjust to the college environment it will reduce the perceived academic stress. Conversely, if first year university students s are less able to adjust to to the college environment, it will increase the academic pressure felt by first year students.Keywords: Academic stress, Self Adjustment, first-year university students

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