Influence of Perceived Stress on Academic Performance among Undergraduate of Colleges of Education in Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to examine the Influence Of Perceived Stress On academic performance among undergraduate of colleges of education in Nigeria. Two Research questions and two Research hypotheses guided the study. A non-experimental correlational research design is used here, as we have two variables and both are observed independently without any manipulation. This study was done by taking a sample of Undergraduate College students of 18-23 years of age from colleges across Nigeria. A total of 13,364 FCES students made up the sample size. The sample was collected from the population using a non-probability convenience sampling method in which any individual who belonged to the population that was intended for the study and had access to the Google form link could complete the information. A google form was sent to a total of 100 participants, of which 96 participants completed the survey. Ethical considerations included informed consent and voluntary participation of the participants. The study revealed that academic-related stress is real, serious and common among students regardless of discipline of study or gender. Students have various ways they respond to and cope with stress; and most students adopt several strategies and not just a particular strategy to cope with academic-related stress. It is recommended that schools conduct more researches on stress and ways to relive students so their academic performances are not affected.