Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa

Mashau, N. S.Ramathuba, D. U.Zondi, Zamakhosi Precious2018-06-052018-06-052018-05-18Zondi, Z.P. 2018. Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132MPHDepartment of Public HealthIntroduction: Students in universities are exposed to various stressors which affect them to progress in their studies. The sources of stress are varied and ranging from challenges resulting from family background and history, the present circumstances and the uncertain future. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore factors that contribute to stress among students at a selected university in rural South Africa. Method: This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach using an explorative design to explore the factors contributing to stress among students at a selected university in South Africa. The study utilised convenience sampling to select participants who met the criteria of inclusion and in-depth interviews were used to collect data. Informed consent, confidentiality, anonymity, privacy and protect participants from being harmed were observed in the study. Data was analysed using Tesch method. Results: The following themes were derived from data analysis: Personal, relationship environmental, academic factors. Recommendations: Students specific health promotion programmes should be introduced to raise awareness about stress and management of it. Conclusions: The study concludes that students experience high levels of stress during their studies therefore it is important for the university health authorities to introduce stress management programs for students.1 online resource (xii, 65 leaves : color illustrations, color maps)enUniversity of VendaFactorsUCTDContributingStressUniversityStudentsCoping strategies155.9042071168Education , Higher -- South AfricaStress (Physiology).Stress (Psychology) -- South AfricaStress management -- South AfricaBurn out (Psychology)Students -- Mental health -- South AfricaMental health -- South AfricaFactors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South AfricaDissertationZondi ZP. Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132Zondi, Z. P. (2018). <i>Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132Zondi, Zamakhosi Precious. <i>"Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132TY - Dissertation AU - Zondi, Zamakhosi Precious AB - Introduction: Students in universities are exposed to various stressors which affect them to progress in their studies. The sources of stress are varied and ranging from challenges resulting from family background and history, the present circumstances and the uncertain future. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore factors that contribute to stress among students at a selected university in rural South Africa. Method: This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach using an explorative design to explore the factors contributing to stress among students at a selected university in South Africa. The study utilised convenience sampling to select participants who met the criteria of inclusion and in-depth interviews were used to collect data. Informed consent, confidentiality, anonymity, privacy and protect participants from being harmed were observed in the study. Data was analysed using Tesch method. Results: The following themes were derived from data analysis: Personal, relationship environmental, academic factors. Recommendations: Students specific health promotion programmes should be introduced to raise awareness about stress and management of it. Conclusions: The study concludes that students experience high levels of stress during their studies therefore it is important for the university health authorities to introduce stress management programs for students. DA - 2018-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Factors KW - Contributing KW - Stress KW - University KW - Students KW - Coping strategies LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2018 T1 - Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa TI - Factors contributing to stress among Students at a selected university, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1132 ER -