Prevalence and Psychometric Assessment of Stress and Anxiety in College Students

Namburu Sree Lakshmi; Morala Harathi; Chiluveru Kavyasri; Ponakala Jhansi; Tamanampally Jessica; Divya Nayana Ratakonda; Doppalapudi Prasanthi

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| Published: February 24, 2026

Prevalence and Psychometric Assessment of Stress and Anxiety in College Students

Namburu Sree Lakshmi

Department of Pharmacology, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Morala Harathi

Department of Pharmacology, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Chiluveru Kavyasri

Department of Pharmacology, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Ponakala Jhansi

Department of Pharmacology, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Tamanampally Jessica

Department of Pharmacology, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Divya Nayana Ratakonda

School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka Google Scholar More about the auther

, Doppalapudi Prasanthi

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sri K. V. College of Pharmacy, Chickballapur, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.053.20261401

DOI: 10.25215/1401.053

ABSTRACT

Rationale: Stress and anxiety are prevalent among university students, affecting both mental health and academic performance. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress and anxiety among pharmacy students and examine the connection between perceived stress and quality of life. Method: A cross-sectional survey of 80 pharmacy students (B.Pharm and M.Pharm) was conducted using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and mean comparisons were used. Findings: The mean PSS score was 20.48, indicating moderate to high stress levels. Study load (56%) and anxiety (49%) were the most common stressors. Quality of life scores were highest in environmental health and lowest in social relationships. Implications: Educational institutions should consider implementing targeted stress management interventions to enhance students’ overall quality of life.

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Anxiety, College students, Perceived Stress Scale, Quality of life, WHOQOL-BREF

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How to cite this article: Lakshmi, N.S., Harathi, M., Kavyasri, C., Jhansi, P., Jessica, T., Ratakonda, D.N. & Prasanthi, D. (2026). Psychological Stressors and Academic Performance. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 14(1), 562-570. DIP:18.01.053.‌2026‌1401, DOI:10.25215/1401.053