Academic stress and social anxiety among undergraduates in University of Ilorin
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2020-08
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Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Previous studies have pointed out various ways in which university education predisposes students to psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and general poor health. Stress and social anxiety have been found to relate to diverse factors influencing academic performance and well-being of students. This study investigated academic stress and social anxiety among undergraduates of University of Ilorin. Descriptive survey was adopted to gather data for the study using academic stress and social anxiety scale. The instrument was validated by experts in the Department of Counsellor Education and its reliability was ascertained through the test re-test method. The reliability results of the two scales yielded 0.94 and 0.96 respectively. A total sample of four hundred and twenty (420) undergraduates participated in the study. The data obtained were analyzed using percentages. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and t-test were used to test the null hypotheses generated. Results indicated that larger percent of undergraduates in University of Ilorin reported high stress level. A significant proportion of the students experienced high level of social anxiety. Respondents differ in their expression of stress level on the bases of class level, mode of entry and type home. The level of social anxiety of undergraduates in the university is impacted by their age, gender, home type, study level and programme of study. It was recommended that University counsellors should take into consideration study level, mode of entry and type of home in designing and implementing stress management and social anxiety intervention programmes.
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Academic Stress, Social Anxiety, Undergraduates, University of Ilorin
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Mustapha, M. L. A., Muhammad, S. A & Oregbesan, L (2020). Academic stress and social anxiety among undergraduates in University of Ilorin. Global Journal of Health and Related Researches. 2(2), 176-184.