Aashi Darda Psychology Project
Aashi Darda Psychology Project
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Table of Contents
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Sr. No. Particulars Page No.
1 Acknowledgements
2 Abstract
3 Introduction
4 Statement of Problem
5 Review of Literature
6 Objectives of the Study
7 Scope of the Study
8 Limitations of the Study
9 Research Methodology
10 Data Collection
11 Causes & Types of Stress
12 Data Analysis & Interpretation
13 Findings
14 Suggestions
15 Conclusion
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The completion of this study would have been impossible without the material
and moral support from various people. It is my obligation therefore to extend
my gratitude to them. First of all, I thank the almighty God for giving me good
health and guiding me through the entire course.
I am greatly indebted to Ms Namrata Chandwadkar who was my project guide.
I express my gratitude for her effective supervision, dedication, availability and
professional advice.
The respondents deserve my appreciation for their support and willingness for
providing the required information during my study.
My appreciation finally goes to my colleagues, friends for their constant
encouragement, support, guidance and assistance for preparing the project
report.
ABSTRACT
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Stress is a condition of mental pressure for particular individual facing
problems from environmental and social well-being which leads to so many
diseases. Young age is the critical period because at this time student faces lots
of changes in his/her life. Students of the modern era are living in a highly
competitive world which exerts lots of stress on students to survive in this era.
Stress is an unavoidable phenomenon in all aspects of human life. Stress is
nothing but state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
Stress affects students academically, socially, physically and emotionally.
Students suffering from stress due to various cause such as tests, papers and
projects, exam periods, competitive nature of examinations, financial worries
and future employment, etc. stress report feeling unhappy, having stomach
pains, Improper sleep, mental health issues, and even anxiety & depression. It
has been observed that academics is the main cause of stress among students.
Descriptive research was undertaken to know the causes of students’ stress &
its effects. The results revealed that there was a moderate level of stress
among the students. For the present study, Questionnaire was framed and
circulated among the students of Dayanand College of Commerce, Latur. 190
responses were analysed. The sample was selected by using convenience
sampling
Introduction:
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.
It is experienced by everyone to some degree. Stress is a pressure resulting
from various challenges, problems and difficulties of life and if not handled
properly, it may not only affect on person physically but also mentally. Stress
may be short-term or long-term.
There are various varieties of things in college student age life that can cause
stress among college students such as tests, papers and projects, exam periods,
competitive examination in career, financial worries about college fees and
career concerns, health issues in family, Parenting, environment & relationship
issues with teachers & classmates, Change in lifestyle, higher responsibility etc.
It has been found that academics is the main cause of stress among college
students.
Stress among the college students may turn into distress and thereby may
cause many physical, psychological and behavioural disorders among the
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students. Regularly using stress management techniques can help you avoid
most psychological, physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms of stress.
This study was to investigate the sources of stress; to find out the causes of
students stress its effects on their academic success, and stress management
by college students. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect research
data. Research findings suggested that male college students feel stronger
stress from family factor than female ones; students in higher grades feel more
stress than lower grades.
Statement of the Problem:
The problem under taken by researcher is stated as, causes of students’ stress,
its effects on their academic success, and stress management by students
Review of Literature:
Amandeep Kaur in his research paper “causes of stress among college students
and suggestive measures to reduce stress” examines the sources and effects of
stress on the college students. It is hoped that the findings of the present study
will assist college students to deal with stress and help advance knowledge on
coping strategies to face life stress.
Dr. B.Baskar (Volume :4|Issue : 8 | Aug 2015) in his study, A Conceptual
Analysis on Stress Among College Students- examine the basis of stress among
the college students. In this study, researcher attempt has been made to
identify the causes of stress and coping measures to be taken to reduce the
stress among the college students.
Dr.D.Rajasekar in his research study Impact of academic stress among the
management students of amet university- an analysis, examined the impact of
academic stress among the management students also studied the present
level of stress, sources of stress and stress management techniques that would
be useful for management students.
Objectives of the Study:
1. To identify the various cause and types of stress among college students.
2. To suggest measures to deal with the stress Scope of the Study: Present
study is deemed to be carried out, on under graduating students of Dayanand
College of Commerce, Latur
Limitations of the Study:
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1. Only, Students from all years of Bachelor of Commerce stream were involved
in the study.
2. Due to time constraint, sample size of 190 commerce college students is
taken for the study
3. Personal bias
Research Methodology
Survey method (Descriptive Research) was employed for study. It includes
surveys and fact finding enquires of different kind.
Data Collection:
The present study consists of 190 students, studying in Dayanand College of
Commerce, situated in Latur. The sample forms a representative sample of the
entire population. Survey method is used to collect the data from respondents.
The sample was selected by using convenient sampling method. Data required
for this study was collected by using both primary as well as secondary sources.
In order to collect the primary data, Questionnaire were structured carefully
with simple and easy words and circulated among the students. The
respondents will be asked to tick the appropriate box or boxes matching their
preferred opinions. Beside with primary data various research papers,
published research reports, internet, journals, reference books and project
reports. etc. are also referred as secondary source. The data so for collected
through the questionnaires will be evaluated by using various statistical tools
such as use of pie charts, bar charts, etc.
Causes & Types of Stress:
Following are some causes of stress among college students
• Academic Stress: It means the anxiety and stress which derived from
academic institution & education. Studying, Project work, Tests, Semester
Examination, Assignments & quizzes, etc. are some of the causes of an
academic stress.
• Relationship Stress: Young age is the crucial period because at this time
student faces lots of changes in his/her life.
• Financial Stress: The stress derived from financial problem or difficulties is
known as financial stress. In this age students are expecting not only basic but
also luxurious things like bike, smart watch, standard of living of other
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students, etc., which requires large quantum of money. If such needs are not
satisfied, stress arise.
• Future Stress: It means stress of future. As man is wanting animal, he wants
more & more, shortly human beings are never satisfied. Every one desire rich &
rich and want to see themselves as successful persons working at high position,
such greed of human being falls the person in the category of future stress.
• Stress related to family health issues: Health issues in family and health
concerns of family members also one of the great causes of stress among
college students.
• Acute stress: Acute stress happens within a few minutes to a few hours.
Acute stress is a very short term type of stress that can either be positive or
negative
• Chronic stress: Chronic stress lasts for a long period of time or keeps coming
again. It is stress that seems never-ending, like the stress of a bad marriage,
addiction, etc.
• Positive stress: Positive stress is known as Eustress.
The above pie chart shows the gender of the students, who took part in the
survey. A total of 190 student respondents where involved, out of these, 113
female students are participated and 77 are the male students. Present
research survey was conducted among the college students.
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Above bar chart show the number of respondents with regards to under
graduating year of studies. Out of 190 respondents, 103 students are belonging
to second year of graduation, whereas 41 student respondents belong to first
year and the rest of 46 students’ respondents belongs to third year.
Above pie chart shows the details about whether student feel stressed during
college life. Out of 190 student respondent, majority of students i.e.126
student respondents feel stressed on the other hand only very few student
respondent negatively.
Question was asked student respondent about are you able to manage your
personal & academic time, near about 139 students replied positively and only
14 students replied negatively.
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In the above pie chart, slides show how student feel when they are stressed.
Near about 38% said they feeling fatigue, full of anxiety during the day, 17%
occasionally do not feel well, 21% said they unable to concentrate and thought
negatively, 12 % cannot sleep at night & rest of 12% felt helpless when they
were in stress:
Above pie chart shows the details about which factors add to stress among
college students. Out of the 190 respondents 54 students are stressed because
of social factors ,49 respondents are stressed because of psychological
factors,31 respondents are because of academic factors, 21 respondents are
stressed because environmental factors & rest of 16 are stressed because of
physical factors
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Above pie chart shows, the details about which factors act as a source of
academic stress among college students. Out of the 190 respondents 93
students are indicates semester examination becomes the major cause of an
academic stress followed by long hours of study & heavy workloads. Methods
of internal examination was the cause of their acade19 students indicates
language problem, 18 indicates lower grade & 17 respondent student indicates
missing lectures were the problem of their academic stress.
As the above pie chart shows, it is observed that headache was the major
physical effect of stress among college students, 44 respondents suffer from
improper sleep, 29 respondents have chest pain, 14 respondents suffer from
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stomach /digestive problems. A very few (9,9,7) of the respondents breathing
problem, high blood pressure, aches & pain respectively
Above pie chart shows the details about what is / are the effect of stress on
mind, overall, 190 responses were collected and analysed which shows sadness
is the major effect of stress on student mind. 57 respondents record their
opinion as Memory & thinking problem, followed by negativity & worrying (49),
depression (42), increasing mental illness (13) and only 9,5,2, for panic attacks,
Irritability & impaired judgement respectively.
Above pie chart shows the details about how student can manage the stress,
Majority of the students replied that exercise, yoga & sharing the problem with
near ones the best source of resolving the stress, followed by seeking
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professional help & engaging in fun & entertainment. Only few replied with
Sport, cultural activities, sleep, deep breathing, etc.
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2. Near about 139 students replied positively that, they may manage their
personal time & academic time, only 14 students replied negatively.
3. Students are stressed, because of Social, Psychological factors, Academic
factors, Environmental & Physical factors, etc.
4. Majority respondents are in view that, semester examination becomes the
major cause of an academic stress followed by long hours of study & heavy
workloads, Methods of internal examination was the cause of their academic
stress.
5. Near about 38% said they feeling fatigue, full of anxiety during the day, 17%
occasionally do not feel well, 21% said they Unable to Concentrate and thought
negatively, 12 % Can not sleep at night & rest of 12% helpless when they were
in stress.
6. Headache was the major physical effect of stress among college students, 44
respondents suffer from improper sleep, 29 respondents have chest pain, 14
respondents suffer from stomach /digestive problems. A very few (9,9,7) of the
respondents breathing problem, high blood pressure, aches & pain
respectively.
7. Stress affects body and mind. Sadness is the major mental effect of stress on
student mind.57 respondents record their opinion as Memory & thinking
problem, followed by negativity & worrying (49), depression (42), increasing
mental illness (13) and only 9,5,2, for panic attacks, Irritability & impaired
judgement respectively.
8. Exercise, yoga & sharing the problem with near ones are the best source of
resolving the stress, followed by seeking professional help & engaging in fun &
entertainment. Only few replied with Sport, cultural activities, sleep, deep
breathing, etc.
9. Very few of the students don’t have stress in personal life.
10. Majority 134 student’s respondent positively, that they may feel supported
by college teachers when they are in stress
11. Majority respondent realises, Stress Management will be taught as a part of
curriculum.
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1. Family support plays an important role in order to cope the stress of kids &
youth. Without expecting the high expectations, family must try to understand
the specialities, interesting area of their child’s his abilities also maintain the
friendly familiar relationship with them so that they may share their issues
frankly when they faced with stress.
2. The university should design general curriculum on stress, stress resolving
techniques and offer stress related courses & encourage students to seek the
counselling centre to manage severe stress.
3. In order to reduce an academic stress, Student may use common resources
instead of typical one and prepare the daily schedule as per study & extra
cocurricular activities.
4. There should be frequent interaction between academic staffs and students,
students Parent meet is must.
5. College authorities take all the necessary measures & organize Workshops,
Motivational speeches by experts on stress.
6. Enough sleep, good eating habit and exercise is an important remedy to
stress management.
7. In order to provide consultations, establishment Professional Consulting
Institutions are must
8. Yoga is much useful to minimise the stress, so it was suggested to arrange &
organise yoga awareness programme by the college for students.
9. The student union in collaboration with the sport council and management
10. Teachers should help the students in academic related issues.
11. Students may develop, enhance the stress management abilities and build
their own emotions management models.
Conclusion:
In today’s modern era of globalization everywhere we realise the competition,
due to this people take any risk in order to survive. Stress is an inseparable part
of everyone’s fast life. Present Study reveals that, Students from all three years
of education have a moderate level of stress. Students are suffering from
various stresses such as academic, environmental, social and health related
stress but academics is the main cause of stress among college students. If,
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academic stress was not managed properly, it may have both positive & inverse
effects. Beside with the academic stress, financial status of family, health issues
in family, relationship stress, future/career stress are also some of the main
components of stress. It also revealed that environmental and academic
components of stress were found to be higher among the students. The college
students are affected by the high level of stress which may result into severe
psychological and physiological problems. By considering the modern era and
after analysing the data, it may reveal that efficient & effective steps are to be
taken to implement the stress management education in the curriculum, so
that student can inculcate them in their academic life.
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