Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate college induced stress reported by college students across the Republic of Ireland and identify the coping mechanisms used to deal with such stress. No previous studies regarding this topic had been published in the Republic of Ireland. The authors compiled and distributed a survey on stress throughout various Universities and Institutes of Higher Education across the Republic of Ireland. A total of 144 third level students were surveyed between the 19th of February to the 5th of March 2020. The most common daily stress ranking among both males and females was reported to be 7 out of 10 (with 10 being the highest level of stress, and 1 the least), and the prevailing stress coping mechanisms were: “listening to music” and “talking to others”. Most students believe stress has a negative impact on their mental health. The results obtained demonstrated that college students experience an alarmingly high level of stress daily, producing adverse effects on their diet, social lives, and mental health. This study provides a basis for further research with more refined questions as the insights gained from this process were absorbed.
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Morgan, Gráinne; Quinn, Madeleine; and Ní Shúilleabháin, Clíodhna
(2021)
"An Investigation into College Induced Stress & Coping Mechanisms and its Effect on Mental Health,"
International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61862/2811-5937.1005
Available at:
https://sword.cit.ie/iujhs/vol1/iss2/7
