Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background and Objective: Stress and depression are increasingly prevalent among university students in Karachi, a developing city grappling with economic instability.The study addresses the mental health impact of academic demands, technostress from forced digitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the dual burden of jobs and studies.The main objective is to examine the prevalence, causes, and consequences of stress and depression and identify vulnerable subgroups among undergraduates.Materials and Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.The sample included 404 undergraduate students from five major universities: The
Source: Trends in Biological Sciences
Authors: Irfan Sajid, Shoaib Ahmed, Lubna Anis, Hafsah Khan, Tahira Fatima, Shahnawaz Hussain
Institutions: Federal Urdu University, University of Karachi
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413248471