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Abstract
Stress has emerged as a significant challenge for university students, profoundly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The university experience exposes students to various stressors, including academic demands, financial pressures, social obligations, personal challenges, and uncertainty about future career paths. These stressors can lead to serious consequences, such as anxiety, depression, declining physical health, and decreased academic success. This paper explores the different types of stress that students face, focusing on academic, financial, social, personal, and career-related factors. Through an analysis of data collected from a comprehensive questionnaire, the study examines how these stressors affect students lives, behaviors, and coping strategies, both healthy and unhealthy.The research underscores the importance of early identification of stress and the implementation of effective management techniques to support students. The findings reveal that while some students engage in healthy coping strategiessuch as effective timemanagement, physical activity, relaxation techniques, and seeking social supportothers resort to unhealthy behaviors like substance use, avoidance, and overcommitting. These negative coping mechanisms can lead to long-term detrimental effects on students academic and personal lives if not addressed. The study emphasizes the necessity for universities to develop comprehensive stress management programs and provide robust support systems, including mental health resources, academic counseling, and opportunities for social engagement. Timely and effective stress Management not only aids students in achieving academic success but also enhances their overall quality of life. This paper offers valuable insights into the complexities of stress within the university setting and presents recommendations for strategies that institutions can adopt to better assist students in managing their stress, ultimately improving their academic experience and future prospects.Keywords: Psychosocial Stressors, Cognitive Appraisal of Stress, Holistic Well-Being Interventions, Adaptive Coping Mechanisms, Mental Health, Emotional Well-Being, Stress Management
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Copyright © 2024 Sanchitha V. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
