Publication: Academic Stress and Depression among Medical Students
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Date
2022-01-17
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Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, PAKISTAN
Abstract
Depression among university students is becoming a serious health issue in the country. Their
vulnerability to higher rates of stressors has a negative impact on them as students as well as
on their lives. This study investigates the level of academic stress and depression and the
relationship between them among medical students at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).
Questionnaires were given to 133 medical students at USIM comprising 3 sections covering
demographic information, an academic stress inventory (SSI), and the Beck depression
inventory (BDI). An analysis using Pearson’s correlation coefficient found a positive and
significant relationship between the two variables. This study provides information to
counselors on the level of academic stress and depression among students, especially medical
students. It also aims to increase awareness among university authorities and parents on the
importance of maintaining the mental health of students and children.
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Academic Stress, Depression, Medical Students.
Citation
Sawai, R. P., Sawai, J. P., Hawari, U. S. L., Aziz, A. R. A., & Ahmad, R. (2022). Academic Stress and Depression among Medical Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(1), 2611–2620.