College Student and Stress By Shelly Davis

Stress and College Students According to a student stress survey conducted by Ross, Niebling, Heckert in 1999 there are five factors which mitigate student stress: According to a student stress survey conducted by Ross, Niebling, Heckert in 1999 there are five factors which mitigate student stress: – changes in sleeping habits – lack of vacation/break – changes in eating habits – increased work load – demanding responsibilities

Stress and College Students The survey also indicated stress is particularly prevalent in freshmen during what is defined as the transitional nature of college life (Towbes and Cohen 1996). The survey also indicated stress is particularly prevalent in freshmen during what is defined as the transitional nature of college life (Towbes and Cohen 1996). During this period freshmen are most susceptible to stress caused by separation anxiety as they attempt to adjust to being away from home, while striving to maintain a high level of academic achievement. During this period freshmen are most susceptible to stress caused by separation anxiety as they attempt to adjust to being away from home, while striving to maintain a high level of academic achievement.

Stress and College Students An analysis of the student stress survey conducted by Ross, et. al (1999) suggested adapting to an unfamiliar social environment leads to stress, in addition the survey revealed stress was not address effectively in its early stages. An analysis of the student stress survey conducted by Ross, et. al (1999) suggested adapting to an unfamiliar social environment leads to stress, in addition the survey revealed stress was not address effectively in its early stages.

Stress and College Students The Counseling Services of the University of Buffalo (2009) listed some sign of stress: The Counseling Services of the University of Buffalo (2009) listed some sign of stress: – Feelings feeling anxious feeling anxious feeling scared feeling scared feeling irritable feeling irritable feeling moody feeling moody

Stress and College Students – Thoughts low self-esteem fear of failure fear of failure inability to concentrate inability to concentrate embarrassing easily embarrassing easily worrying about the future worrying about the future preoccupation with thoughts/tasks forgetfulness preoccupation with thoughts/tasks forgetfulness

Stress and College Students The Counseling Services of the University if Buffalo List the following ways to reduce stress. – become aware of your own reactions to stress – reinforce positive self-statements – focus on your good qualities and accomplishments – avoid unnecessary competition – develop assertive behaviors and have fun – exercise regularly & eat a balanced diet daily

Stress and College Students – talk with friends or someone you can trust about your worries/problems – learn to use your time wisely: Evaluate how you are budgeting your time – plan ahead and avoid procrastination Make a weekly schedule and try to follow it – set realistic goals/Set priorities

Stress and College Students – When studying for an exam; study in short blocks and gradually lengthen the time you spend studying. Take frequent short breaks – Practice relaxation techniques. For example, whenever you feel tense, slowly breathe in and out for several minutes

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