A Study on Academic Stress and Academic Performance among University Girls Hostel Students

Vinayak P L; Prof. Parashurama K G; Maresha N; Sumalatha G A

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A Study on Academic Stress and Academic Performance among University Girls Hostel Students

Vinayak P L

Guest Faculty, DOSR in Psychology, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Prof. Parashurama K G

Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Maresha N

Research Scholar, DOSR in Social Work, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Sumalatha G A

Psychology Student, DOSR in Psychology, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.438.20241202

DOI: 10.25215/1202.438

ABSTRACT

The study investigates the relationship between academic stress and academic performance among female undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students residing in hostels. The research explores how stress, induced by academic pressures and communal living, impacts academic outcomes. A sample of 120 students (60 UG, 60 PG) was assessed using the Academic Stress Scale (ASS) and Academic Performance Scale (APS). Results reveal that PG students experience significantly higher academic stress compared to UG students, leading to poorer academic performance. The study emphasizes the need for tailored stress management interventions to improve academic performance and overall well-being.

Keywords

Academic stress, academic performance, UG students, PG students, hostel life

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How to cite this article: Vinayak, P.L., Parashurama, K.G., Maresha, N. & Sumalatha, G A (2024). A Study on Academic Stress and Academic Performance among University Girls Hostel Students. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(2), 4896-4903. DIP:18.01.4‌38‌.‌‌20241‌‌202, DOI:10.25215/1202.438