Academic stress as a predictor of student performance: A factorial investigation in university contexts
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines academic stress as a predictor of university student performance through exploratory factor analysis. Quantitative data revealed three primary stress dimensions: (1) academic overload and social climate, encompassing workload intensity, perceived performance, negative interactions, and participation challenges; (2) teaching methodology and content relevance, reflecting instructional inadequacies and perceived curriculum value; and (3) evaluation anxiety, related to examinations and public presentations. The analysis determined that teaching-related elements significantly predict stress among students with specific sociodemographic profiles. These findings establish academic stress as a multidimensional construct with meaningful implications for educational outcomes in higher education, highlighting the need for targeted institutional interventions addressing these distinct stress factors.
Source: Universidad Ciencia y Tecnología
Authors: Ana Chacon, Victor Marquez, Francisco Cedeno, Jandre Bazurto, Octavio Zorilla, Jennifer Cedeno
Institution: Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409791100