THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG THE PHYSIOTHERAPY COLLEGE STUDENTS- AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Mrs. Madhumathi.K

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG THE PHYSIOTHERAPY COLLEGE STUDENTS- AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Mrs. Madhumathi. K

Abstract :

Stress is the non–specific response of the body to any demand (Hans Selye). Stress influences our mood, well–being, health and behaviour. The impact of stress is more in unhealthy subjects when compared to the healthy one. Academic stress is the universal problem encountered by most of the students irrespective of the countries, cultures, tradition and ethnic groups. Objective: the objective of this study is to find out whether the physiotherapy college students are experiencing academic stress. Methods: a self–administered questionnaire was given which consist of 11 questions related to their academics. Result: 94 out of 100 respondents expressed that they have academic stress and 64% felt stress as they can’t able to live up to the own standards. Appropriate remedies should be taken to ensure that the students lead stress free college life.