“MANAGEMENT OF STRESS AMONG

UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS”

Submitted By:
PARAAVAASTHU ANUSHA
H.T NO: 6025-20-684-034

Under the Supervision of

Smt. RODDA PRAMEELA
Lecturer in Commerce

Submitted to the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SIDDIPET
(AUTONOMOUS)
2022-23

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STUDENT DECLARATION
I, PARAAVAASTHU ANUSHA bearing H.T NO: 6025-20-684-034, a student of BBA Final

Year, Department of Commerce and Business Management, Government Degree College Siddipet

(Autonomous), here by declare that the Project entitled “MANAGEMENT OF STRESS AMONG

UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS” is carried out by me under the supervision of Smt. RODDA

PRAMEELA Lecturer in Commerce, Department of Commerce And Business Management,

Government Degree College Siddipet (Autonomous). Further I state that this is the original research

work and is not submitted earlier for any Degree or Diploma either in part or in full to this or any

other Institutions. Hence I solemnly declare it is my own work being undertaken as an academic

pursuit.

PARAAVAASTHU ANUSHA

H.T NO: 6025-20-684-034

Station: Siddipet

Date:20-06-2023

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Commerce and Business Management. It is further declared that this is the original research
work carried out by the students and is not submitted earlier for any Degree or Diploma
either in part or in full to this or any other Institutions. As the matter of concern I
congratulate the supervisor of this project for his/her meticulous care and possessive
guidance. I wish the students involved in this project all the best for their her future
endeavors.

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a record of original work carried out under the Supervision of RODDA PRAMEELA, Lecturer

working in the Department of Commerce and Business Management of this College and has not

been submitted elsewhere for any Degree or Diploma either in part or in full to this or any other

Institutions elsewhere. Furthermore I congratulate and appreciate the Head Department of Commerce

and Business Management and Supervisor of this project work for their meticulous care, concern and
amiable guidance of the student.

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I am deeply indebted to my Project Supervisor RODDA PRAMEELA, Lecturer,

Department of Commerce and Business Management, Government Degree College, Siddipet
(Autonomous), for his able guidance and meticulous care in guiding and shaping this Project. I am
thankful to him for his constant encouragement in enabling me to complete the present study. Words
may fail to express my heartfelt gratitude to him but, I am ever grateful to him for the compassion
showered on me. In spite of preoccupations he spared valuable time and evinced keen interest and
personal care at every stage of my Project work.
I am equally grateful to Dr. GOPALA SUDHARSANAM, Head and Chairperson, Board
of Studies, Department of Commerce and Business Management, Government Degree College,
Siddipet (Autonomous), for his continuous encouragement and valuable suggestions. Sir as a teacher
of ‘Research Methodology and Project Report Writing’ in my final semester of the program, has taught
me inspiring and informative lessons. With his rich experience and mammoth amount of expertise, sir
has cultivated so many research insights among me. I am ever owed to sir for his kind help in
accomplishing this study successfully.
I am owe a great debt of gratitude to Dr. CH. PRASAD, Principal Government Degree
College, Siddipet (Autonomous), for his kind advice, support and encouragement in this work. Sir’s
valuable suggestions have helped me gainfully to complete my Project work.
I am also owe my heartfelt and affectionate esteem to ALL OUR TEACHING FACULTY
MEMBERS in the department of Commerce and Business Management, Government Degree
College, Siddipet (Autonomous), for their enduring guidance, support, encouragement, cooperation
and possessive care throughout this project work. They have considered me and guided me as if I were
own children.
Last but not least we with bow head convey my sincere and honest thanks to my parents,
family members, siblings and friends for their positive encouragement, amiable ambiance and pushing
touch to progress in all my endeavors of academic in general and present project work in particular.

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I. CHAPTER -1

INTRODUCTION 3-5

IMPACT OF STRESS 6-9

NEED OF STUDY 10

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 10

HYPOTHESES 10

LIMITATIONS 11

CHAPTER-2
II.
REVIEW OF LITERTURE 13-14

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 14

CHAPTER-3
III.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 16-21

FINDINGS 22-23

CHAPTER -4
IV.
CONCLUSION 25

SUGGESTIONS 26

CHAPTER -5
V.
BIBLIOGRAPHY 28

REFERENCES 29
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ABSTRACT

Stress is a frustrating condition where it contains an excess of work and an overload which
reduces the concentration, mentality and the normal working condition of any students. This
study examines the impact of stress on students’ and stress management among students. The
main objectives were to ascertain or identify the extent to which stress affects students’
Academic success, health and general lifestyle, as well as to inquire about the effects of existing
stress in students. A quantitative method was used in gathering and analyzing the data. For this
Purpose, questionnaires were distributed to students, who consisted of Post Graduate
Qualification The result obtained shows that nearly 40% of students feel stress in getting support
From the faculty members, fear of examination, lack of understanding the subject and feeling
More stressed in academic performance. The result has also identified that they is no difference
among the genders in experiencing the stress, were by both genders equally face impact of stress
In their performance. Stress can however be managed using various stress revealing techniques
and also introducing stress management as a part of students extra curricular activites.

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and it can be especially challenging for undergraduate
students.

Life events like starting college, getting married, changing jobs, and dealing with illness are all
potential sources of stress.

For students, moving away from home and adjusting to a new environment can be particularly
stressful as they navigate new academic and personal challenges.

While the stress that students encounter differs in intensity from major life events like marriage
or the death of a loved one, it can still be significant.

The National Institute of Mental Health has identified several common stressors for college
students, including increased academic demands, changes in family relationships, financial
responsibilities, and preparing for life after graduation.

In addition to managing these stressors, college students are also expected to learn and master a
vast amount of knowledge and skills. This pressure to succeed in a highly competitive
environment can be overwhelming and can lead to personal and social sacrifices.

As a result, many college students experience considerable stress, which can have a negative
impact on their academic performance and overall well-being.

In this case study, we will explore the management of stress among undergraduate students and
examine strategies that can help them cope with the demands of college life. You may not plan
to enter a high-stress career, but as a college student, you may find

That the demands of college life can create stressful situations.

Factors of stress

Indeed, students have a unique cluster of stressful experiences. Student’s academic

Performances can be affected by many Personal factors

a) Financial Difficulties

It is definitely not a conducive experience when a student has to handle dual challenges of
academics and financial constraints. Life becomes very challenging when a student is behind on

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bills payment; for when deadlines are not met and bills stares at you, it is enough to get a student
tensed and depressed.

b) Health Problems

Health issues are a concern to everyone because bad health causes a lot of damage to the life of a
person. In the life of a student, health problems cause a lot of stress and these stress turn out to
even make the conditions worst by adding insult to Injury. Stress can lead to physical symptoms
including headaches, upset stomach, Elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping.
Research suggests that stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases.

Academic factors

There are some factors that happen in the academic curriculum That causes so Much stress to
students. So many things take place In the day to day activities of the academic processes that
make Students stress up Increased class workload increase in class workload stresses up students
in the sense That when students have to do more than they can handle, they turn to get frustrated
and are unable to focus and think straight. Students will over schedule their plans to meet up
with the other to get good grades but eventually because these tasks are too much for them, they
end up messing everything up in situations where there are a lot of assignments to after having a
Very long day at work makes students more Confused. Also Too much workload can Also make
student to be Stressed in the sense that, when a student is undergoing So many Courses in each
of these courses are also demanding make the student not have enough time to handle all these
Courses to his or her perfection and ones that happen the student Turns to think so much and as a
result will be Stressed up and this Will have a great effect on the academic performance of the
Student

A.HOURS OF STUDIES

Every student has a life outside the academic curriculum and Environment. When a student has
to compromise and use their Personal time for other activities for studies, they turn to get bored
and lose interest in studies. At the long run, this situation Stress them up which causes them to
lose focus on academic Work. As the saying goes “all work and no play make Jack a dull Boy “,
it also applies to students since they will become dull if all they do is to use their private time for
studies and not have time for themselves

B.LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES

Language proficiency may have a profound effect on an Individual’s ability to learn and develop,
due to its key role in the Transmission of information and regulation of cognitive Processes

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(Binder & Smith 2013). Language is one factor that has so much influence on the life of a
student. Language is the Only means to communicate freely, so if students are having Issues
understanding the language been used in the academic Process it becomes a big challenge to
them and they will Eventually start thinking about it. Once this happens they become
Frustratedand stressed up when even they have communicated and the long run affects their
performance

C. EXAMINATION

Periods for examinations causes so much stress in students than one can imagine. Examination is
the only means for a student to Prove that he deserves a better grade for a course and due to these
students think a lot and also revise everything they have Learnt during the whole period of the
cause, in doing so, some Students get confused about some topics they treated and others Also
don’t know where to begin their studies from. The thought of these stuff makes them frustrated
and confused which at the Long run stress them up

D. MISSING LECTURES

It is the desire of students to miss lectures or skip school. Although some students wake up and
decide to miss lectures or School, others also have to do that due to circumstances beyond their
control. When some students miss class or lectures they Become disturbed and worried
especially of the course is on they Have difficulties in understanding. When this happens they
start To wonder how they will make up for the lessons they lost so as They will be on the same
pace with their fellow colleague in School. The thought of finding ways to make up with lessons
Which they have issues in becomes a burden the National Institute of Mental Health has
identified several common stressors for college students, including increased academic demands,
changes in family relationships, financial responsibilities, and preparing for life after graduation.

In addition to managing these stressors, college students are also expected to learn and master a
vast amount of knowledge and skills. This pressure to succeed in a highly competitive
environment can be overwhelming and can lead to personal and social sacrifices.

As a result, many college students experience considerable stress, which can have a negative
impact on their academic performance and overall well-being.

In this case study, we will explore the management of stress among undergraduate students and
examine strategies that can help them cope with the demands of college life.

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IMPACTS OF STRESS

You may not plan to enter a high-stress career, but as a college student, you may find that the
demands of college life can create stressful situations.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes some of the more common stressors for
college students:

• Increased academic demands

• Being on your own in a new environment
• Changes in family relations
• Financial responsibilities
• Changes in your social life
• Exposure to new people, ideas, and temptations
• Awareness of your sexual identity and orientation

SYMPTOMS OF DISTRESS

Symptoms of stress fall into three general, but interrelated, categories—physical, mental, And
emotional. Review this list carefully. If you find yourself frequently experiencing these
symptoms, you are likely feeling distressed:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Heart problems, such as palpitations
• Inability to focus/lack of concentration
• Sleep disturbances, whether it’s sleeping too much or an inability to sleep
• Sweating palms/shaking hands
• Anxiety
• Sexual problems.

Even when you don’t realize it, stress can cause or contribute to serious physical Disorders. It
increases hormones such as adrenaline and, which affect your Metabolism, immune reactions,
and other stress responses. That can lead to increases in your heart rate, respiration, blood
pressure, and physical demands on your internal organs.

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Behavioral changes are also expressions of stress.

• They can include:

• Irritability
• Disruptive eating patterns (overeating or under eating)
• Harsh treatment of others
• Increased smoking or alcohol consumption

Sustained high level of stress is no laughing matter. It can affect every area of your life—

Productivity in the workplace and classroom, increased health risks, and relationships

It’s important to understand that clinical depression is a real, not an “imaginary” illness. It’s not
a passing mood or a sign of personal

According to NIMH, the following symptoms are

• Sadness, anxiety, or “empty” feelings

• Decreased energy, fatigue, being “slowed down”
• Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
• Sleep disturbances (insomnia, oversleeping, or waking much earlier than usual)
• Appetite and weight changes (either loss or gain)
• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, and worthlessness
• Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide
• Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering
• Irritability or excessive crying
• Chronic aches and pains not use explained by another physical condition.
• When humans face a challenge or threat, they have a partly physical response. The body
activates resources that help people either stay and confront the challenge or get to safety
as fast as possible.

MANAGING ACADEMIC STRESS

a) MANAGING TIME – Proper time management is one of the most Effective stress relieving
techniques. Whether its relaxation, work or study time must be spent wisely students must be
able to Design and stick to a timetable choose a relaxing break between Work and study been if
it’s just taking at time to breath.

b) EXERCISE AND GET SOME AIR – A healthy lifestyle is essential for students, especially at
university level. Instead of partying at night and being cooked up at home studying throughout

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the day, take at time to get some air and exercise stress is generally laws in people who maintain
a healthy routine.

c) STAY POSITIVE – if you keep focusing on the negative aspect of a situation, you will be
burdens’ by mental stress instead try to look at the glass half full, and stay optimist through
tough times.

d) ORGANIZE YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE – organization is very importantin academic life for
dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and
keeping track of all deadlines, stress can reduced to a great extent

e) TAKE ONE STEP AT A TIME – Don’t put too many eyes in one based instead, it’s best to
make a list and sort them at one by one is helps you to be more efficient and productive

10 STRESS BUSTERS

If you’re stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling
better is to identify the cause.

The most unhelpful thing you can do is turn to something unhealthy to help you cope, such as
smoking or drinking.

Not taking control of the situation and doing nothing can make your problems worse.

Some of the keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of
your situation, having a good social network, and adopting a positive outlook. What you can do
to address stress

TRY THESE 10 STRESS-BUSTING SUGGESTIONS:

Be active Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it can reduce some of the emotional
intensity that you’re feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems
more calmly. For more advice, read about exercise for depression. Get started with exercise Take
control if you think you cannot do anything about your problem, your stress can get worse. That
feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing.

The act of taking control is in itself empowering, and it’s a crucial part of finding a solution that

Satisfy you and not someone else Get tips on

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME CONNECT WITH PEOPLE

A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help
you see things in a different way.

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The activities we do with friends can help us relax and relieve stress. Talking things through with
a friend may also help you find solutions to your problems. Read about 5 steps to mental
wellbeing, including the benefits of connecting with other people.

HAVE SOME “ME TIME”

Many of us work long hours, meaning we often don’t spend enough time doing things we really
enjoy it’s important to take some time for socializing, relaxation or exercise. You could try
setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality “me time” away from work.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new
language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress.

It can also make you want to do things and be active.

AVOID UNHEALTHY HABITS

Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.

They might provide temporary relief, but in the long term, these crutches won’t solve your
problems. They’ll just create new ones. It’s best to tackle the cause of your stress.

HELP OTHER PEOPLE

Evidence shows that People, who help others, through activities such as volunteering or
community work, often become more resilient. If you don’t have time to volunteer, try to do
someone a Favors every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or
going on a coffee run for colleagues. Find out more about giving for mental wellbeing Work
smarter, not harder Working smarter means prioritizing your work, concentrating on the tasks
that’ll make a real difference. Leave the least important tasks to last. Accept that you will not
have time for everything.

Get tips on how to manage your time better

Try to be positive Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful.

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NEED OF STUDY
Academic stress is the feeling of anxiety or apprehension over one’s performance in the
academic activities. It can lead to students being unable to Perform to the best of their abilities in
examinations. At college there is a range of academic pressure feel, derived from a need for
perfection, worry over Grades, parental pressure, competition, sports, or a tough class load. The
nervous breakdowns, panic attacks, Burnouts, and depression are also apparent in many younger
students. The same situation is not always stressful Students were considered to be the future
pillars who take the responsibilities.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

• To identify the major sources of stress among undergraduate college students

• To find out stress due to uncertainty Among students
• To examine the stress due to work load in college students from different streams.
• To Assess the stress among students who live in hostel to that who live with their parents
• To examine the relationship between workload and time for interest and hobbies
• To identify the consequences of stress among students.
• To suggest recommendations to minimize the student stress
• To understand the level of academic stress among females and male undergraduate
• To understand the level of academic stress among undergraduate students who reside
• In urban, rural, and semi-rural areas
• To understand the level of academic stress among private and government colleges.

HYPOTHESIS

NULL HYPOTHESIS-HO1: There is no significant difference in undergraduate students’ level

of stress based on year of study in University.

ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS-HO2: There is no relationship between undergraduate students’

stress level and academic achievement

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LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

While stress management techniques can be helpful in reducing stress, there are some limitations
to these approaches. Here are some of the potential limitations Not all stressors can be
eliminated: While some sources of stress can be reduced or eliminated, such as a difficult work
situation or a toxic relationship, other stressors may be outside of our control, such as a natural
disaster or a global pandemic. In these cases, stress management techniques may be less
effective in alleviating the stress.

Limited effectiveness: While stress management techniques such as meditation, exercise, or deep
breathing can be effective in reducing stress, they may not work for everyone. Individuals may
have different preferences and responses to different techniques, and what works for one person
may not work for another.

Time constraints: Some stress management techniques, such as exercise or meditation, may
require a significant time commitment. This can be challenging for individuals who have a busy
schedule or other responsibilities.

Dependence: There is also the risk of becoming dependent on stress management techniques as a
means of coping with stress. While these techniques can be helpful in the short term, they may
not address the underlying causes of stress and may not provide a long-term solution.

Mental health conditions: For individuals with mental health conditions such as anxiety or
depression, stress management techniques may not be sufficient to alleviate their symptoms.

In these cases, additional interventions such as therapy or medication may be necessary.

Overall, stress management techniques can be useful in managing stress, but it is important to
recognize their limitations and seek additional support when necessary.

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CHAPTER - 2

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

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REVIEW OF LITERATURE

MS.KINYITA PAULINE NYANGAHU, DR.HANNAH ORWA BULA (2015) this study

highlighted three aspects as a source that play an important role in determining stress among
employees they are: work stress among employees, the effects of work stress on employee
performance, and stress management techniques being employed. The determinants which were
considered as an source of stress are long working hours

RENA REPETTI AND SHOO-WEN WANG (2017) this research paper evaluated on how work
stressors affect family relationships paints a nuanced picture that may include coping processes
and positive outcomes for families. Although we do see echoes of job-related negative mood
finding direct expression at home, they also observed other behaviors, like social withdrawal,
that may serve to protect the family from the direct display of stress. This study also explains
why, in addition to negative mood, the mediators of spillover include cognitive variables

BHARATHI T, DR. KS GUPTA (2017) Researchers have made their comments on variables
that affects job stress and productivity. The variables for this study on job stress are workload,
role ambiguity, gender discrimination, interpersonal relationship.
Thevariablesforefficiencyaretimings/workschedule,competenceofsupervisor, compensation,
systems and procedures, group dynamics

VEMURI SWATHI, M. SUDHIR REDDY (2016) Study evaluated that the Stress is a growing
problem in the workplaces and a particular magnitude for working26 women. The problems due
to high levels of stress can be exhibited physically, psychologically and behaviorally by an
individual. The most serious effects of stress relate to performance. Women employees report
more non fatal but long term and disabling health problems. The researcher describes that
working women generally involved simultaneously in many tasks, juggling between family and
work responsibilities, which leads towards stress among them.

ANILA.K.P, DR. V. KRISHNAVENI (2017) there are various factors which are responsible for
job stress they can be broadly classified into external factors relating to organization and work-
family conflicts, and internal factors.

Certain occupations are more stressful, especially those in which there is high emotional
involvement.

Job stress has become a real challenge for a worker and their employing organization. An
organization and working environment transform than employee faces many stress problems.

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Hence, it is important that the work place is continuously being monitored for stress problem.
Further not it is only important to identify stress problems.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The data collection involves both primary and secondary data collection and they are collected
from the respective sources. The primary data is collected by the help of a structured
Questionnaire from students comprising of academic factors and stress factors. The secondary
Data is collected from online database, books and the journals available as source of
Information.

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CHAPTER - 3

DATA ANALYSIS INTER

PRETATION

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DATA ANALYSIS INTER PRETATION

METHODOLOGY

3.1 INTRODUCTION

This portion focuses on research methodology that was used in the study. It provides a detailed
description of the research approach adopted in this study objectives.

3.2 POPULATION OF THE STUDY

The targeted population for this study was undergraduate college students from government
degree college siddipet only undergraduates were chosen for this study.

3.3 SAMPLE DESIGN

A non-probability, convenient sampling technique was selected. Sample size of 160is taken for
the survey with the help of questionnaire from three streams namely: humanities, commerce and
science. A total of 169 students of first, second, third degree students had participated, 15 (17%)
of the participants were male students, and 73 (83%) were female students, falling in the age
between 18 to 23.

3.4 DATA COLLECTION

Primary data were collected for the study. Secondary data were collected from articles in various
journals related to stress. Primary data were collected by administering a wellstructured and non-
disguised questionnaire, comprising of sections. The data collection instrument used in this study
was a self-administered questionnaire consisting of. The questionnaire was distributed among the
respondents through online mode via Google forms. Section 1 consisted of 5 questions regarding
the socio-demographic variables: age, gender, year of study, course and place of livin. It consists
of multiple choice and open-ended questions. Section 2 consisted of questions regarding causes
and effects of stress. The sources of stress section consisted of 20 questions and effect of stress
section consisted of 6 questions with response choices of strongly disagree, disagree, neutral,
agree, and strongly agree, scored from 1–5 respectively.

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✓ Ages of the respondents?

3%

42.60% 15-20
54.40%
20-25
25-30

Source : Primary Data

Upon analysing data presented in the pie chart it as been observed that below 15-20 age are
54.40% and below 20-25 age are 42.60% and below 25-30 age are 3%.

✓ Gender of respondents?

36.70%
male
63.30%
female

Upon analysing data presented in the pie chart it as been observed that male percentage is 63.0
and female percentage is 36.7.

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✓ What are the major sources of stress in your life?

16% 19% work related isuess

21% personal relationship

21%
financial problems

24% health concerns

all of the above

From the Above table, it is stated That work related issues are 19% and the
personalrelationships are 21 percentage and health concerns are 21 percentage and financial
Problems are 24 percentage. And all of the above 16 percentage

✓ Have you noticed any physical or emotional symptoms as a result of stress?

14.90%
31% headaches
17.20% fatigue
anxiety
10.30%
26.40% insomnia
all of the above

From the above table, it stated that Physical or emotional symptoms are the result of anxiety
fatigue and headaches are symptoms of stress. The headaches suffering respondents are 31%
anxiety respondents are 26.40%.

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✓ On a scale of 1 to 10 how severe is your stress level?

60%

50%

40%

30%
Series1
20%

10%

0%
1-3[mild] 4-6[moderate] 7-8[severe] 9-10[extreme]

Above table shows that 9-10 of the students are undergoing extreme academic stress have
highstress 4-6 have moderate 1-3 stress and have slight stress in their college life. The remaining
2%of students are not undergoing academic stress.

✓ What impacts has stress had on your personal relationships?

36.00%
34.00%
32.00%
30.00% Series1
28.00%
26.00%
strained no effects improved
relationshiops realtionships

From the above pie chart it is stated that standard relationships34.3%. No effect means due to
stress respondents are affected with unhealthy relationships that a 30.2percentage and few
respondents have no effect in their personal relationships 35.5% have stated this.

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✓ Have you noticed any changes in your behaviour due to stress, such as increased
Irraitability or anxiety?

41.20%

58.80% y
e
s
n
o

From the above pie chart it is stated that due to stress, there are chances of anxiety
41.2%. ofthe respondents have stated due to stress. There are more changes in their
behaviour 58.8percentage have stated that there is anxiety levels increasing when they
are in stress.

✓ Have you ever sought professional help for stress related issues?

26.60%

y
73.40% e
s

n
o

From the above pie chart it is stated that have you sought any professional help By talking
Professional help they can relieve that stress 73.4 % have stated this.

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✓ How has stress effected your productivity at work or school?

34.90% 29.60%
decreased productivity
no effect

35.50% increased productivity

The respondents are stated that decreased productivity the percentage is 29.6 and the respondents
who are not effected are 35.5% and the respondents who are having increased productivity are
34.90%

✓ What are the long term effects of stress on your physical and mental health?

8.90% 16.60%
15.40% high blood pressure
deperession
30.20% heart disease
29% digestive issues
all of the above

The respondents are facing high blood pressure are 16.60% and who are facing depression are
30.20% and the respondents who are facing digestive issue are 15.4%

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FINDINGS
Major sources of stress life the respondents have stated information about major sources of
stress when we asked questionnaire they have said financial problems are one of the major
reason for stress in their lives.

Financial problems for 23.7% compared to other work related health concerns Personal
relationships are also, one of the major reason for stress among students After wards health
concerns is one of the reason First main issue is financial problem. How often do you feel
stressed means the respondents has given information the feel Stressed almost everyday is
31.1% Percentage And Occasionally are 21.6% the respondents have given Equal percentage of
response for Occasionally and Frequently.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how serious is your stress level means the respondents have given their
opinion on how serious is your stress level mainly majority of the respondents are facing
moderate stress. The percentage is 51.9 % the moderate stress is between 4 to 6 and the
respondents have responded mild stress is 13 % and the extreme level of stress is 9 to 10 on the
scale. It is 24 % and on the scale of 7 to 8 has been responded by 22.1 %. How do you cope up
with stress means the respondents have given their opinion majority of the respondents has given
talking to someone can relieve the stress levels 27.2 percentage respondents have stated and
some of the Other respondents had given by taking a break. Qualification can relieve the stress
related issues? 23.1% percentage respondents have stated this opinion.

Have you noticed any physical or emotional symptoms as a result of stress the respondents have
given their opinion headaches are the major symptoms as a result of stress and anxiety. They are
also one of the reason for stress 31.1 percentage of respondents have given their opinion
headaches are the major reason for stress 26.4 percentage of respondents has stated this. What
are the long term effects of stress on your physical and mental health the respondents have given
depression is one of the long-term effect due to this physical and mental health also disturb
after high blood pressure is one of the major reason for long-term effect of stress on physical and
mental health the percentage of 10.4 respondents stated that digestive issues. Have you ever
seek any professional help for stress related issues many of the respondents have stated 73.4
percentage have take professional help for students. What strategies have you used to manage
stress the respondents have stated that 26.5% of respondents have stated taking breaks can
manage the stress 29.6 percentage respondents stated that talking to someone can manage the
stress. Have you noticed any changes in your behaviour due to stress such as irritability or entity
the respondents stated that what 1.2 % of respondents are facing irritability and anxiety related
issues. What impact has less had on your personal relationships means the respondent has stated

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that that a 12 percentage respondents have stated. How do you prepare to self care and stress
management? The respondents have stated that 32.5% age of respondents have stated. By taking
professional help that can relieve stress and by exercising regularly they can relieve the stress.

Stress affecting students academically leads them to have bad performance in school work.
Students experience a lack of concentration. Stress in college students can affect the ability to
concentrate, and there have been studies conducted that prove that stress interfere with a
student's ability to concentrate. Furthermore, stress affects the productivity or the output students
make. The study has also proved that nearly 46.7% of the students have agreed their work load
as part of the stress. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal &Shailendra Singh Chahar (2007) in his findings
reveals that students are experiencing role overload, role stagnation and self-role distance. The
language and the lack of support the students receive from faculty has also been a reason of
stress factors which was reported as difficulty by 65% of students. The level of experienced
stress is influenced by the resources available for the person in order to deal with specific
stressful events and situations (Moore et al, 1992). Radcliff and Lester’s (2003) studies on the
perceived stress among final year medical undergraduate students revealed that the most stressful
situations for students were the excessive class workload, the socialisation pressure, the lack of
guidance, and transition periods of transition. Moreover, the study of Keinan and Perlberg (1986)
focused on the sources of stress among university lecturers. However, this study took a specific
perspective, which differ from Moore et al(1992), and Perlberg and Keinan (1986), which
explored the differences in perceptions of potential sources of stress among undergraduate
students (age, school year, faculty and gender). The result has also identified that they is no
difference among the genders in experiencing the stress, were by both genders equally face
impact of stress in their performance.

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

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CONCLUSION

There are many personal and social factors that had lead to stress among students and had
Increased beyond comparison. Undergraduates appeared to be mostly stressed by pressure

Originating from course overload and academic evaluation procedures and least stressed by a
Variety of personal, familial, and social factors. The findings revealed that academic stress was
The major cause of stress among undergraduates. The findings of this study led us to conclude
that the level of stress was similar among males And females and concluded that symptoms of
depression, anxiety and stress were highly Prevalent among undergraduate students. The study
further revealed that some of the Stressors perceived by students are quite inherent in nature. The
study revealed that the stress due to workload was different across students from Commerce,
humanities and science and had also lead to lack of time for recreation, interest and Hobbies.
Undergraduates experience workload due to vastness of curriculum and syllabus and Lack of
time to do assigned college work. The level of stress is found more in students who live away
from home in hostel or pgs to that who live with their parents. College students who live in
hostel or pgs face difficulty in accommodating away from home, adjusting with their roommates,
journey away from home the stress due to future uncertainty was similar among students from all
years of study. College students worry about their professional future or employment after
graduation as well As whether will be able to pursue post graduation.

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SUGGESTIONS

Colleges are thus suggested to design a flexible course of career education based on students’
future Career development. This course must cover psychological, mental, social, and cultural
contents and Be incorporated into formal curricula of each department.

College authorities should take care while preparing rules and regulations. It will not hurt the
Minds other students.

Colleges should provide more support and care to help students cope with various stressors and
Identify students having stress reactions as soon as possible. Besides, through use of emotion-
Related questionnaires, colleges can keep a close eye on student’s physical and mental
conditions And provide consulting services to avoid development of physical or mental problems
in students.

If necessary, colleges can also refer students to professional consulting institutions.

Faculties take Care of students, and they will try to be good with students

Practice good sleeping habits to ensure that you are well-rested. Sleep deprivation can cause
many Physical and mental problems and can increase stress.

Family support is helpful for students faced with stress, no matter how they are adaptable to the
Stress while college students should take advantage of family support.

Family members should try to understand their interests, specialties, and abilities so as to avoid
having too high expectations of them and causing them additional stress.

Exercise regularly that Physical activity can help to burn off the energy generated by stress

Examinations conducted in the college should be in time. Give a time gap between two exams
for Studying

Teachers don’t give too much work load to students that will increase their pressure.

Yoga helps to reduce stress, so it is better to start a yogacentre in the college for students.

Read good books magazines and journals to change the mode.

College students should pay attention to their physical and mental health and examine their
Emotions at all times to avoid onset of stress-induced depression or physical disorders.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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E-JOURNALS AND ARTICLES

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STUDENTS” Reference in Siddipet dist.

Name of the respondents:

Age : Gender:

1. What are the major sources of stress in your life?

a) Work related issues

b) Personal relationships

c) Financial problems

d) Health concerns

e) All of the above

2. How often do you feel stressed?

a) Rarely

b) Occasionally

c) Frequently

d) All most every day

3. On a scale of 1 to 10 how severe is your stress level?

a) 1-3 (mild)

b) 4-6 (moderate)

c) 7-8 (severe)

d) 9-10 (extreme)

4. How do you cope with stress?

a) Exercise

b) Meditate

c) Talk to some one

d) Take a break

e) All of the above

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5. What are the long term effect of stress on your physical and mental health?

a) High blood pressure

b) Depression

c) Heart disesase

d) Digestive issue

e) All of the above

6. Have you ever sought professional help for stress related issues?

a) Yes

b) No

7. How has stress effected your productivity at work or school?

a) Decreased productivity

b) No effect

c) Increased productivity

8. What strategies have you used to manage stress in the past and how effective they

have been?

a) Exercise

b) Relaxation

c) Talking to some one

d) Taking breaks

e) All of the above

9. Have you noticed any changes in your behaviour due to stress?

a) Yes

b) No

10. Are there any specific changes you would like to see in your work place?

a) Yes

b) No

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