Effects of stress and anxiety on students’ academic performance

LITERATURE REVIEW

Downs, Hubbard, Reohr, and Tolcher (2018), conducted a study to investigate the frequency of stresses and psychological problems faced by students, the study also targets to examine the issues and factors that led students to stress and stress. An online survey of stress and mental health symptoms was conducted on 564 students from local and national universities, aged between 18 and 24 years. The study found that the students of the university suffer from stress and anxiety in four areas, i ncluding personality and performance. At risk if they are not encouraged to seek help.

In 2018, Razza, Abbasi, Khurshid and Ansari, found that the main objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the relationship between depression, stress, and anxiety. This six-month study included 322 students, 128 male, and 194 females. Students were assessed using a measure of depression, anxiety, and stress, and self-behaviors were measured using a self-harm inventory. The results revealed that the rate of anxiety and stress in females more than males. The results also indicated a negative relationship between self-harm, anxiety, and stress.

Aafreen, Priya and Gayathri (2018), conducted a study of students who did not deal well with stress to see the impact of stress on their study and behavior. The study was conducted on 80 students studying in different universities and in different disciplines. The study concluded that stress and depression affect students who study in the field of science mentally, physically and emotionally more than students studying in other disciplines. This study can help find a solution to the causes of students' stress.

The main purpose of the study is to explore how depression, anxiety and stress affect mental health. An electronic questionnaire was conducted with 148 students (37 males and 111 females) from a large university in Toronto, Canada. They are between 19 and 54 years old. The questions were about levels of anxiety and stress. The results of the study indicate the need to address the various factors that affect the health of students. It also found that the impact of specific factors such as social, family and self-health factors on anxiety and stress is strong. (Othman, Ahmad, El Morr & Ritvo, 2019).

Finally, I chose these articles because they are closely related to my topic. Also, since the target age group in my research is similar to that in these studies, the results of these studies can be compared with my study to reach a more specific conclusion. My research will include an answer to the question. What is the perception of ZU GEN 185-517 students on the effects of stress and anxiety on students’ academic performance and social and mental health in UAE?

Survey questions

How old are you?

1) 18-20 2) 21-23 3) 24-26

What is your current GPA?

1) 2 or below 2) 2.1 – 2.5 3) 2.6 – 3 4) 3.1- 3.5 5) 3.6 – 4

How often do you feel stressed during the semester?

1) Never 2) Once a semester 3) 2 to 4 times a semester

4) 5 to 7 times a semester 5) Almost the Entire semester

What are the main causes of your stress? (Check all that apply)

1) Finals / Midtirms 2) Class / Workload

3) major that doesn't suit you. 4) Finances 5) Health issues

What are the usual symptoms effects of stress and anxiety you've noticed at yourself?

1) Change in activity levels 2) Headaches 3) Muscle tension

4) Difficulty communicating 5) Trouble sleeping 6) Tired of everything

Are you have a medical condition that could account for these symptoms?

1) Yes 2) No

In your opinion, what is the solution that the university can offer you to reduce the problem of academic tension?

1) Changed the way to explain the lessons. 2) Easy exams

3) Reduce class time. 4) Increase the number of workshop

In your view, what is the solution that the family can offer you to reduce the problem of academic tension?

1) psychological support. 2) Financial or time support and advice

3) Provide a stable life. 4) Provide love, trust and cooperation

Does getting help from Pals reduce your stress in terms of study?

1) Yes 2) No 3) Maybe

How do you think stress and anxiety affect your life?

1) Reason in your academic failure

2) Lower your score.

3) makes you think about leaving university.

4) It makes you think about suicide.

5) Cause you are isolated from people.

6) It makes you think of taking tranquilizers to reduce your stress and anxiety.

Results

Table 1: Causes of stress in students.

Table 2: The results of academic stress and anxiety on student life.

Results

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