Influence of stress on academic performance in university students

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595302518092

• Palavras-chave: Stress, Student, Education, School performance

• Keywords: Stress, Student, Education, School performance

• Abstract:

  During their academic training, university students are concerned about their academic performance in each subject, which allows them to gain an understanding of the reality of education. However, worrying about obtaining the highest possible grades can lead to various problems, one of which is stress. Therefore, the objective is to determine whether there is a relationship between the degree of academic stress and academic performance.
  Methodology
  The sample was a convenience sample of 130 students enrolled in a nursing degree program. The instrument used was the Academic Stress Inventory (INVEA), which consists of 50 items designed to assess susceptibility to stress and academic performance.
  Results
  The instrument used shows a Crombach's Alpha of .821. The average age is 19±1.6, with 71% women and 29% men. A correlation was identified between susceptibility to stress and academic performance, and the academic context and stress could intervene depending on the academic level.
  Discussion
  Considering the scientific evidence, one would expect to find that the higher the degree of academic stress, the lower the school performance. Studies reveal that academic demands and overload influence the development of stress, which directly affects the performance of school activities.
  Conclusion
  There is a positive correlation between susceptibility to stress and the academic context.