Assessing stress causing factors and language related challenges among first year students in higher institutions in Pakistan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21282908 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zartashia Kynat Javaid (0009-0003-4377-3476, Government College University, Faisalabad, corresponding author), Zhuo Chen (0000-0002-5351-3489, Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic), Muhammad Ramzan (0000-0001-7803-7960, Islamia University of Bahawalpur) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 248 |
| Pages | 104356 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Psychologica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104356 |
| PMID | 38885578 |
| OpenAlex | W4399715990 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
This mixed-methods study delves into stress factors among first-year undergraduate students in universities across Punjab, Pakistan. Five hundred students underwent evaluation for stress levels and academic achievement, with 10 selected for further analysis. The Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983) and demographic sheets were utilized for data collection. Analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between perceived stress and academic achievement. While women exhibited higher stress levels but better academic performance, students from public sector universities reported greater stress and lower academic success. In-depth interviews identified key stressors including heavy academic workload, financial constraints, limited support systems, competitive academic environments, and language-related challenges, notably weak English-speaking skills. These findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced support services, increased financial aid accessibility, a balanced academic culture, and the implementation of language support programs in Southern Punjab's higher education institutions. Addressing these stressors is crucial for fostering the well-being and academic success of first-year students, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive learning environment during this transitional phase. The study offers insights into the multifaceted nature of stress experienced by first-year students and highlights the imperative of addressing these stressors to promote a nurturing learning environment conducive to academic success. Future research should explore the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing stress among first-year students and investigate additional factors that may contribute to stress in this population
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |