Stress Management in Students (original) (raw)
Related papers
Effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling on academic stress among students
Academic stress is a mental distress with respect to some apprehended frustration associated with academic failure, apprehension of such failure or even an awareness of the possibility of such failure (Gupta and Khan, 1987). In the context of school, academic stress means a pervasive sense of urgency to learn all these things which are related to or prescribed by the school (Shah, 1988). Academic stress is the product of a combination of academic-related demands that exceed the adaptive resources available to an individual. In India, about 4 million older people are reported to have psychological problems related to lack of family support, social support, physical disabilities, lack of income, dissatisfaction with their life achievements, changes in normal lifestyle and other social problems (Mc Evoy, 2007).
Nursing journal of India, 2023
Stress is a feeling of emotional and physical tension that can occur at any event which makes students feel frustrated, angry, nervous and anxious. Nursing students are always at risk of stress because they are being a part of skill training programme and provide direct care to the patient. Whereas, learning stress is mental distress for students with anticipated disappointment associated with failure to expected academic performance and also ignorance to the possibility of such failure. The present study aimed to compare the learning stress as perceived by Nursing students and coping strategies adopted by them to overcome learning stress in a selected nursing college of Haldwani. Nainital, Uttarakhand. Quantitative research approach with descriptive comparative design was used. The simple random sampling technique was used for selection of 94 BSc Nursing 2nd year students. Data collection questionnaire consisted of demographic variable a structured stress scale developed after focus group interview to assess learning stress, and modified CIS to assess coping strategies adopted by nursing students. The result revealed that maximum (n=36, 76.60%) of nursing students were within the age group of 18-21 year. Maximum (n=40, 81.10%) were female, most of nursing students (n=22, 46.80%) lived in hostel. Overall perceived stress of learning stress among nursing students was at moderate level. Nearly 81.10 percent students in college A fell in moderate level of learning stress whereas, college B students had 93.60 percent moderate level of learning stress. The findings related coping strategies adopted by nursing students of college A and college B were inadequate. Comparing the level of stress between two colleges, the mean and SD value of college A nursing students was 159.04±31.55 and for college B students it was 165.55±26.04, with the mean difference of 6.51 which was statistically not significant at p≤0.005. To conclude, nursing students encounter moderate to high level of learning stress and also adopted different coping strategies. However, management should take measure to overcome academic stress by taking stress management session, training on active coping and helping to eliminate maladaptive coping strategies.
A Study on Level and Sources of Stress in Nursing Students
Background: Nursing is a stressful profession and nursing students are exposed to high levels of stress in both theoretical and clinical components of their educational programme. This fact not only affects their academic performance, but also may lead to various physical and psychological disorders. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level and sources of stress in nursing students of Kerman, Zarand, Bam and Jiroft nursing schools. Methods: It was a descriptive study on 274 volunteer baccalaureate-nursing students selected by randomized clustering method. Data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by using parametric statistics. Results: Mean score of students’ stress level was 2.96 at the range of 1-5. The highest stress levels were related to copying with personal problems ( =3.40), feeling anxious ( =3.34) and experiencing anger in facing every problem ( =3.31). Among sources of stress, lack of agreement between theoretical and clinical trainings ( =3.50), educational achievements and qualification for the job ( =3.40), and attitude and expectations of others toward nursing profession ( =3.30) have the most important roles. There was a significant relationship between the stress level and having living mother, and father’s educational level (P<0.05). There were also significant relationships between sources of stress and factors of city, sex, living mother, age and residency statue (P<0.05). There was a reverse relationship between age and stress level. Conclusion: In order to reduce stress level and provide educational improvement in nursing students, decreasing sources of stress and introducing coping strategies are highly recommended. Keywords: Stress sources, Stress level, Nursing students,
2022
From the large number of stresses faced by adolescents and young adults, academic stress emerges as a significant mental health problem in recent years. It has been estimated that 10% to 30% students experience academic related stress that affects their academic performance. Information load, high expectation, academic burden or pressure, unrealistic ambitions, limited opportunities, high competitiveness are some of the sources of stress which create tension, fear, and anxiety. If the nurse can take care of herself alone, she will be able to take care of her clients. Certain related studies conducted by others include depression, stress, emotional support and self-esteem among nursing students by Ratchneewan Ross in 2005. One news report shown that most college students are under high levels of stress. The nursing students have to face additional pressures. Their academic year is longer and they have to contend with the clinical demands, such as working with sick and dying patients. Nursing students also have to deal with the tensions inherent in the transient, but intense relationships with patients and colleagues that characterize much of the health care. Most nursing students are female and many have dependents and other commitments that must be managed alongside their training.
Factors Associated with Stress among Nursing Students in Pokhara
International Journal of New Technology and Research, 2019
This study aims to find the factors associated with stress among nursing students in Pokhara. For this purpose, information was collected from all the one hundred ten nursing students studying proficiency certificate level in Charak Academy, Pokhara by using structured questionnaire. A purposive sampling technique was applied to collect data from all the nursing students. Chi-square test was applied to find the factors associated with stress. Univariate analysis shows that the stress is low among PCL third year students while stress is high among first-and second-year students. More than half of the students have low stress among nurses in age group 17-21year as compared to 60 percent to nurses in age group 22-25 year. Likewise, the level of stress is high among nurses from nuclear family (52.8%) as compared as 23.8% nurses in joint family. Bivariate analysis (chi square) shows that the majority of the variables are not significantly related to the stress, however educational level and family type are found significantly related to the stress among the nurses.
A descriptive study of perceived stress among the North Indian nursing undergraduate students
Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, 2013
In recent years, there is a growing appreciation of the stresses involved in nursing training. It is important for nursing educators to know the prevalence of psychological distress and psychological well-being among nursing students. The present study aimed to assess perceived stress in the undergraduate students studying in a nursing college located in North India. The present cross-sectional study was carried out at College of Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Haryana, in the month of August 2011 using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Perceived stress score was measured using perceived stress scale (PSS). The mean perceived stress score of all 282 students was 28.67 (SD = 5.32), with a median of 26 (IQR = 22-34). Female students had more perceived stress score (31.33) than male students (26.01). The maximum mean perceived stress score (29.66) was observed in 2(nd) year students, and the least mean perceived stress score (26.28) was found in 3rd year students....
Education at the university level is obviously stressful. The general aim of this paper is to study the correlation between stressful areas and students' academic progression at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. This is a cross-sectional research study. Three hundred and fifteen nursing and medical students were chosen by stratified random sampling. This data was collected via a questionnaire, which included demographics, stressors at educational, clinical and personal areas and supportive sources while the subjects cope with stress. To determine validity of the questionnaire, content and constructive validity were used. The reliability of the questionnaire was estimated by using Cranach's in educational (93%), clinical (85%) and personal (90%) areas. The statistical method which was applied in this study included inferential and descriptive analysis. Results included that most students presented mild stress in educational, clinical and personal areas, although it was more noticeable in clinical area. The level of stress decreased in educational and clinical areas with increasing age and it reached the height in these areas in the subjects under the age of 20 (P= 0.003). There was more stress in females than males in educational and clinical areas (P= 0.003). There was more stress in the students of nursing than students of medicine in clinical area (P= 0.04). The level of stress in the subjects who were satisfied with their academic course was lower than subjects who were dissatisfied in clinical area. (p=0.004). There was no significant correlation between academic progression and level of stress at educational, personal and clinical areas. Supportive source were mostly parents, the performance of religious duties and the means to find peace, friends and classmates, brothers and sisters, counsellors, and relatives. The results also indicated that some of the students did not seek help during stress and remained speechless. Considering the fact that most of the subjects presented stress in clinical area, the sources of stress in students, particularly stress caused by educational and clinical areas, must be evaluated carefully. On the other hand, it is necessary to teach students how to reduce and cope with stress.
Study to Assess the Level of Stress among Nursing students
Medico-Legal Update
Stress is a state created by amendment in atmosphere that is damaging to the person's equilibrium and is mostly prevalent in nursing students. The study aims to measure the stress level of nursing students. Sample size consisted of 63 nursing students of GNM 1 st year and B.Sc.(N) Post basic 1 st year chosen by convenience non-probability sampling technique and informed consent were taken from subjects. The UN Management stress tool was used to collect data which was taken from UNO Management Booklet of series. The results of the study has revealed that 97% of GNM 1 st year students and 67% of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing students were in moderate stress. The stress level is high in GNM 1 st year students as compare to post basic BSc Nursing 1 st year. Mean stress score of Post Basic B.Sc.(N) 1 st year and GNM 1 st year was 17 ± 2.3 & 23 ± 3.5.
International Journal of Practical Nursing, 2017
Background: Stress has become serious concern in the present time. Stress is nursing education is acknowledged as one of the most important issues in the modern world. Coping is the process of the managing demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding resource of the person. Objectives: (1) To identify the level of stress among 1 st Year BSc Nursing students. (2)To assess the factors affecting stress among 1 st Year BSc. Nursing students (3)To identify the coping strategies adopted by 1 st Year BSc Nursing students (4)To associate level of stress and coping strategies with selected sociodemographic variables. (5) To correlate level of stress and coping strategies among 1 st year BSc. Nursing students. Material and Methods:A Non-Experimental, Descriptive exploratory survey approach was used for the study. Data was collected from 81, 1 st year B.Sc. Nursing students who were studying in selected nursing colleges at Rajasthan. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the samples. Standardized "Perceived stress scale" and "Coping behavior inventory" adopted by Sheu et al (2002) was used for collecting the data. Results: Majority (76.54%) of students were having mild stress. Highest mean score (5.53±2.09) which is (46.08%) of total score was obtained in the area of stress from the environment which falls in the category of mild stress. Majority (66.66%) of students were having moderate coping strategies. Therewas significant association between number of siblings and level of stress (15.68, P<0.05). There was highly significant association between sex and level of stress (11.79, P<0.05).Thereis moderately positive correlation (r = 0.32) between level of stress and coping strategies. Conclusion: Stress in nursing students is an area of growing concern and it may result in physiological distress, physical complaints, behavior problems and poor academic performance. Coping with stress for student nurse is dynamic and maintenance of the individual integrity. The present study revealed that students have mild level of stress and have moderate coping strategies.
2016
Introduction: Stress is a nonspecific response of the body to any kind of demand made up on it. In nursing, it is a situation that produces anxiety responses, mental distress thereby sleep disturbance. It can affect the whole lifecycle of a nursing student. Paulido-martos, Augusto-landa and Lopez-zafra in 2011 conducted a study to assess the main sources of stress among nursing students, identified academics as the first and clinical practice as the second source of stress among t he undergraduate nursing students. Objectives: The study objectives were to assess the level of stress and to determine the causative factors for stress among the nursing students of a selected nursing institute. Methods: The research design selected for the study is a non experimental descriptive design. The study population consists of students undergoing basic BSc nursing course. Stratified sampling technique was used with a sample size of 60. From each strata of the specified population that is , first...