Page No.105-113
M. Manjula
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru
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Academics is said to be the major cause of stress among the Pre-University College
students. Academic stress is associated with poor performance and mental health.
The study is aimed at identifying factors causing academic stress and developing and
examining the efficacy of the stress management program. The sample was selected
from four colleges; students of two colleges were taken in the study group (n=163) and
students of other two colleges were under the control group (n=112). Pre assessment
was carried out at the beginning of the academic year. Four workshops were conducted
for the students of the study group. The post assessment was carried out after 3-4
months of intervention. Results indicated that majority of the students reported poor
time management skills, lack of confidence, distractions, meeting standards set by self
and others regarding future career as causes of stress. During post assessment there
was a significant improvement in the overall coping and time management in the study
group compared to the control group.
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