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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(04): 009-012
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703926
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Effectiveness of academic stress management programme on academic stress and academic performance among higher secondary students in selected schools of Udupi District

Nikitha S.
1   Postgraduate, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka - 576 104
,
Tessy Treesa Jose
2   Professor & HOD, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka - 576 104
,
Blessy Prabha Valsaraj
3   Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka - 576 104
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Abstract

Problem statement: “A study to assess the effectiveness of academic stress management programme on academic stress and academic performance among higher secondary students in a selected school of Udupi district, Karnataka, India”

Objective : To evaluate the effectiveness of academic stress management programme on academic stress and academic performance.

Materials and Methods: Study was conducted among 96 subjects. Data were collected using Demographic Proforma and Academic stress Rating Scale. Academic performance was assessed by verifying existing school records of formative evaluation test conducted in the month of January and February 2013. Academic stress management programme was provided one hour per day for three consecutive days.

Result: Data were analysed using t test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. Result showed a significant difference in pretest post test stress level and academic performance.

Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that academic stress management programme was effective in reducing academic stress but not in improving academic performance.

Keywords

academic stress - academic stress management programme - academic performance - higher secondary students


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Article published online:
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