Observations of Stress and Health: A Micro Investigation of Perception among University Students
Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study analyzed how university students perceived their level of stress, as well as their overall health. Using a survey instrument, the majority of students rated their stress level as average. The primary causes of stress were funding, job security, responsibility, time, and work load. Almost all of the respondents had complaints of illness over the previous six months, however the majority of students did not take time off for those illnesses. Illness related symptoms most commonly reported were headache, sleep disturbance, flu, and allergies. Only a very small percentage had seen a physician during the previous six months and very few noted they were taking prescription medication. Over 90% rated their overall health as either average or good.
Source: JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Author: Michelle Calvarese
Institution: California State University, Fresno
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2510814047