IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AND PERFORMANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM SELF-FINANCING COLLEGES IN CHENNAI CITY

Abstract

Academic stress is common among students, and it can lead to low self-esteem. Academic life is full of pressure such as parental expectations and triumphs. An individuals desire for academic self-actualization is an excessive quantity of homework, arguments with classmates, and final writing assignments. The transition of pupils from school to college is natural. Stress is primarily caused by changes throughout the academic period. At the college level, students have additional challenges. Getting outstanding grades cause them stress, limiting their capacity to impress their parents, friends, and others. The Researcher has concentrated on stress level of undergraduate students on the basis of education, technology, personal, environment and the impact on academic performance. The researcher has collected primary data through online survery from 300 undergraduate students of Self Financing Colleges in Chennai city. Chi-square, Simple Percentage analysis have been used for Statistical analysis. The purpose of the study is to identify the various factors of the students stress level and the measures or activities to overcome the stress level.