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Stress and Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students of University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

	International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)	Full Text:
	Published Issue : Volume-3 Issue-5
	Year of Publication : 2020
	Unique Identification Number : IJSRED-V3I5P79
	Authors :Okey, Stella-Maris
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Abstract :

In this paper, stress and academic performance of undergraduate students in the University of Calabar is investigated. Three hundred and forty two (342) undergraduate students were selected to participate in this research, using cluster sapling technique. The College Undergraduate Stress Scale (CUSS) was adopted to assess level of stress in students. The stress levels of undergraduate students were compared based on their year of study and degree programs. Findings indicated moderate levels of stress among undergraduates. The medical students had the highest stress level among the students. Moreover, findings showed that the first-year students had low stress level. It was also found that there is a significant but weak negative relationship between undergraduate students’ stress level and their academic performance. The study recommended that undergraduate students should always be conscious of the enormity of pressure that accompanies their course of study and therefore make up their minds as well as develop capacity to cope; Students should be guided by lecturers and university management to reduce their stress levels as this can enhance their academic performance.