<p>This study examines the impact of academic stress, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, on the mental health of university students. Using a mixed methodology, quantitative data obtained through a validated questionnaire and qualitative data collected in focus groups were combined, providing a comprehensive picture of stress’s physical, psychological, and behavioral manifestations in 256 students at the Faculty of Education of the University of La Laguna. Quantitative results show that the main stressors are homework overload, assessment pressure, and difficulty reconciling academic and personal life. The qualitative analysis delves into how students perceive and manage these factors, revealing strategies such as planning and emotional support to mitigate stress. The combined findings suggest institutional interventions to reduce academic stress and promote an environment conducive to students’ holistic well-being.</p>

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Examining the effects of academic stress on student well-being in higher education

  • David Pérez-Jorge,
  • Majda Boutaba-Alehyan,
  • Ana Isabel González-Contreras,
  • Itahisa Pérez-Pérez

摘要

This study examines the impact of academic stress, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, on the mental health of university students. Using a mixed methodology, quantitative data obtained through a validated questionnaire and qualitative data collected in focus groups were combined, providing a comprehensive picture of stress’s physical, psychological, and behavioral manifestations in 256 students at the Faculty of Education of the University of La Laguna. Quantitative results show that the main stressors are homework overload, assessment pressure, and difficulty reconciling academic and personal life. The qualitative analysis delves into how students perceive and manage these factors, revealing strategies such as planning and emotional support to mitigate stress. The combined findings suggest institutional interventions to reduce academic stress and promote an environment conducive to students’ holistic well-being.