The Relationship Between Social Support and Academic Stress Among First Year Students at Syiah Kuala University
Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social support and academic stress among first year students at Syiah Kuala University (UNSYIAH). Data was collected through questionnaires. The respondents were first year students at UNSYIAH (n = 364) with ranging age from 16 to 21. Respondents completed the Multi Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Student Life Stress Inventory (SLSI). Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to analyze the relationship between social support and academic stress among first year students. The results revealed that the sample reported moderate levels of social support and academic stress. Students with high level of social support, reported low level of academic stress.
Source: Psikoislamedia Jurnal Psikologi
Authors: Fauzah Marhamah, Hazalizah Binti Hamzah
Institution: Sultan Idris Education University
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2718318415