Stressors faced by university students and their coping strategies: A case study of midlands state university students in Zimbabwe

Kasayira, Joseph M.; Chipandambira, Kudzai S.; Hungwe, Chipo

doi:10.1109/fie.2007.4417807

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“…There are also numerous external factors, such as congestion and unreliable public transport systems, which may result in some students arriving late, tired or missing lectures altogether with adverse effects on their learning. A study by Kasayira et al (2007) found that out of the 11 stressors that faced students at one university, transport ranked fifth.…”

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Travel patterns and challenges experienced by University of Johannesburg off-campus students

Mbara

Celliers

2013

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

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When universities across the world emerged, the majority of students were provided with oncampus accommodation. However, with the increase in the number of universities, students seeking to enter universities and the decline in university funding, the result was an increase in the number of students residing off-campus. This lead to more limited social-contact opportunities with other students, which are vital for the enhancement of their learning and development. It also resulted in off-campus students spending a considerable amount of time travelling to and from university. This study aimed to investigate the travel patterns, characteristics and challenges faced by University of Johannesburg off-campus students by ascertaining inter alia: the means of transport used; travel time; the views of students in regard to the challenges they face; and possible improvements thereto. A quantitative approach was predominantly used to collect data from students by means of a questionnaire and this was supplemented with focus group discussions on two campuses. The study results revealed that off-campus students experience considerable challenges accessing campuses.

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Travel patterns and challenges experienced by University of Johannesburg off-campus students

Mbara

Celliers

2013

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

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Relationship between Clinical Education Stressors and Coping Strategies in Paramedic Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

Jalal

Moghadarikoosha

Roshanaei

2019

JMED

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Introduction: Clinical education is an essential element in the education of medical students. One of the problems students face in clinical education is stress. Students choose a variety of strategies to overcome clinical stresses. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between stressors of clinical education and coping strategies. Methods: In this descriptive study, the population of the study was Hamedan Paramedical Students in 1396 who were studied by census method. The information was evaluated using the Stress Factor Questionnaires of Clinical Education and coping strategies for stressful endlerparer. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, correlation analysis and nonparametric equilibrium analysis of variance. Result: In this study, students' stress was higher than average in all stressful areas except educational environment. The problem-oriented strategy had the highest score among the coping strategies. Among the domains of stressors among paramedical students, interpersonal communication had a direct and significant relationship with all three coping strategies (p <0.05). In addition, there was no significant relationship between students' major and coping strategies (p = 0.083), while there was a significant relationship between students' interest in their field of study and problem-oriented strategy (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: The clinical education environment is a stressful environment for the paramedical students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. Students usually use problem-oriented strategies to cope with the stresses of interpersonal communication, unpleasant emotions, and clinical experiences, while choosing avoidant strategies to reduce stress from the educational environment.

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The Effects of On-Campus Residence on Academic Performance of University Students: A South African Perspective

Rakgogo

Magedi

2022

CYD

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The article is based on a comparative study that aimed to determine whether on-campus residence may exert an influence on students’ academic performance. Eighty participants from the Faculty of Humanities at one of the universities of technology in Soshanguve, South Africa, were sampled to participate in the study. The rationale behind this was that the Faculty of Humanities offers day classes and evening classes, which are attended by both on-campus and off-campus students. Quota sampling was used to select the participants. From an academic perspective, the study attempted to ascertain which of the afore-mentioned residences can contribute to students’ academic success. The study found that on-campus students have a greater chance of performing well, when compared to their counterparts, the off-campus students. The findings further revealed that there is a dialectical relationship between students’ academic performance and their residence. The study records the following qualitative variables to academic success: access to safety and an environment that is conducive to learning, academic tutorship and mentorship programmes, social and personal contact relationships, and library and internet resources. In this quest, these variables are crucial to the enhancement of students’ learning development.

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Stressors faced by university students and their coping strategies: A case study of midlands state university students in Zimbabwe

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Travel patterns and challenges experienced by University of Johannesburg off-campus students

Travel patterns and challenges experienced by University of Johannesburg off-campus students

Relationship between Clinical Education Stressors and Coping Strategies in Paramedic Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

The Effects of On-Campus Residence on Academic Performance of University Students: A South African Perspective

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