Psychological stress among new students at Wasit University

Abstract

The current research holds significant importance as it investigates the demographic characteristics of newly enrolled university students and assesses how psychological stress influences both their mental health and academic performance. Psychological stress is a type of pressure that profoundly impacts students. The outcomes of this study may contribute. The primary aim of this inquiry is to evaluate the degree of psychological stress faced by new students University, while also examining the differences in stress levels between male and female students, as well as between those enrolled in scientific disciplines and those in the humanities. To carry out this investigation, the researcher employed a descriptive approach and utilized the assessment scale created by (Magdy Abdel Karim Habib, 2004). The study's sample included 300 students, comprising individuals of both genders, selected using random sampling techniques. The analysis of the statistical data indicated a high prevalence of psychological stress among university students.