Undergraduates' perception on causes, coping and outcomes of academic stress: its foresight implications to university administration
by Wai-Ching Poon; Christina Kwai-Choi Lee; Tee-Pei Ong
International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy (IJFIP), Vol. 8, No. 4, 2012

Abstract: This study aims to identify the causes, outcomes, and coping strategies of academic stress among undergraduates. Using a sample of 480 business students from eight universities in Klang Valley, results reveal that the major causes of academic stress are due to conflicts and pressures that ultimately cause a detrimental effect on health and performance. While undergraduates most often tend to use avoidant-focused coping strategies to reduce stress, problem-focused and emotion-focused strategies are the preferred choice to alleviate stress. Results provide university administrators with some proactive insights into student services and curriculum design to address excessive levels of academic stress among students.

Online publication date: Fri, 21-Nov-2014

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