Paper Title: Academic Stress among Rural College Students
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Academic stress is the strain that students feel, which leads to a state of suffering that frequently presents itself as a variety of psychological and behavioral issues. The widespread problem of academic stress among college students is the subject of this study. Underlining its effects and gender disparities for students. Using a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, the research employed a structured questionnaire to conduct a quantitative evaluation of the academic stress levels experienced by a chosen group of students at a university. The Academic Stress Scale for Rural College Students (ASSRCS), which had 16 questions, was used. The results revealed a significant gender gap in academic performance. Stress levels, emphasizing the need to address social causes rather than individual ones. Inherent gender differences. Female students reported more stress, highlighting the necessity of tackling things like pressure, worry, conflict, and irritation in order to get better their psychological well-being. The study urges collaboration between academic institutions, parents, and policymakers in order to address this problem. Schools, parents, and teachers to lower workloads and introduce creative teaching methods, encouraging creative thinking, and accommodating a wide range of skills. It serves as a call to action for institutions to make students' mental health a priority and establish asupporting a comprehensive approach to a more well-rounded and supportive academic experiencein order to tackle the numerous issues related to academic stress.
Keywords:Academic Stress, Rural Students, College Education, Mental Health, Coping Strategies.
DOI Link – https://doi.org/10.63431/AIJITR/2.V.2025.35-41
Review By – Dr. Parimal Sarkar and Amit Adhikari