Academic Performance and Stress Management: An Investigative Study of College-Going Students in Delhi

Abstract

This study observed issues related to stress and its impact on the academic performance of students. No Doubt, the students are overburdened in the present academic system, which results in increased stress and psychological issues. The present paper focuses mainly on the reasons and factors responsible for the stress among college-going students and the solution to deal with such issues. The research also pointed out that the parents' expectations are very high and the education objective is more focused on earning values than learning values. The results of the study showed that stress is becoming a very significant part of students' lives. The present study was based on undergraduate students to understand the reason behind the stress and its impact on students’ academic performance. The research used several parameters to see the impact of stress on undergraduate students in the Delhi region. The use of appropriate stress management strategies can have a positive impact on the academic performance of college students, despite the insufficient effort of academic institutions to deal with it. This research also suggests a possible solution to deal with such issues of stress and improve students’ academic performance. The methodology used in this study was investigative, and the research data was collected both from primary and secondary sources.