Técnicas Psicológicas Para Manejar El Estrés Académico En El Proceso De Aprendizaje Del Idioma Inglés

Abstract

This research work aimed to assess the aplication of psychological techniques in order to manage academic stress correctly in students of the sixth semester "G" of the Language Center of the National University of Chimborazo in the period April-August 2018. The type of research was quasiexperimental and the population consisted of 34 students. The proposal was developed as a complement to the academic activities in class considering not interrupting to the regular development of the teaching-learning process. Data collection was performed by the means of the SISCO academic stress level questionnaire. The information obtained through this instrument before the application of 20 intervention sessions reached a median of 4, which is equivalent to a severe stress level; and after the intervention a median of 3 was obtained, which means moderate level of stress. It was concluded that the application of psychological techniques that include visualization, relaxation and breathing exercises contributed positively to manage and reduce academic stress in the study population.

Reduction of COVID-19 Anxiety Levels Through Relaxation Techniques: A Study Carried Out in Northern Spain on a Sample of Young University Students

“…Through this technique, a series of imaginary images is related to positive emotions. In this way, negative thoughts are transformed to reach a state of optimal well-being ( López et al, 2019 ).…”