The Effects of Stress on college-aged

Young Adults

Researchers:
Ogoc, Daylen A.
Pacquiao, Jake Andrew B.
Mantuhac, Nica Ezelah S.
Alquizola Railyn E.
Bagongon, Winly D.
Ortiz, Angel V.
Martinez, Leslie Mae S.
Introduction
People can experience stress in different situations. Nobody can
escape stress from our house, school, workplace, etc. Everywhere,
we can experience stress. Stress is an inevitable part of life,
particularly for college-aged young adults who face numerous
academic, social, and personal challenges. The transition from
adolescence to adulthood brings about significant changes, and
navigating these changes can be overwhelming. The impact of
stress on the mental and physical well-being of college students is
well documented, with implications for academic performance,
social relationships, and overall health.
Understanding the factors contributing to stress among this
demographic is crucial for developing effective interventions and
support systems. This research uses a qualitative design and is
conducted using an online survey of the fifteen chosen participants,
who are based on their age, which ranges from eighteen to twenty-one
years old. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress
can be defined as a state of worry that is caused by a difficult situation
or something new to an individual's environment. The researchers want
to provide information to those upcoming young adults. Since young
adults experience life-changing events in their academic lives, the
researchers want to know how they deal with those changes.
Sample

There are 15 participants, both

women and men.
METHODOLOGY

The researchers conducted an online survey, which they

did privately to ensure the participants' confidentiality. The survey
questionnaire contains ten items and was answered by the chosen
fifteen participants based on their age, which ranges from eighteen to
twenty-one years old. The survey questionnaire contains information
about the effects of stress on their psychological health, academic
health, and social effects.
FINDINGS

Surveys revealed that most of the

participants were experiencing academic pressure,
and usually they were seeking help from friends and
family. Although most of the participants experience
stress, they use different coping mechanisms to
reduce their stress. They usually just ignore their
problems.
SURVEY QUESTIONS WITH THE PARTICIPANTS ANSWER

1. Which of the following is a common source of stress for

college-aged young adults?
*But generally of the participants experience retirement
planning.

2. How does chronic stress typically affect the mental health of

college-aged young adults?
*But generally of the participants experience increased likelihood
of depression

3. What coping mechanism is often utilized by college-aged

young adults to manage stress?
*The participants mainly use all of the choices given by the
researchers which are seeking social support, ignoring the
4.What physical health consequence is commonly associated
with prolonged stress in college-aged young adults?
*The participants generally answered that they are
experiencing an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases as a
physical consequence due to prolonged stress.

5.How can colleges and universities support college-aged

young adults in dealing with stress?
*The participants answered that their universities or colleges
give support by providing counseling services.

6. Which demographic factor may influence the experience of

stress among college-aged young adults?
*The participants generally answered that the factors who
mainly affect them is their marital status.
7. Which of the following is an adaptive coping strategy for
managing stress among college-aged young adults?
*The participants predominantly answered that they seek
professional help as their adaptive coping strategy for
managing stress.

8. How does stress impact academic performance among

college-aged young adults?
*The Participants generally answered that stress hinders their
academic performance.

9. What role does social support play in buffering the effects

of stress among college-aged young adults?
*The participants mainly answered that social support helps
reduce their stress levels as buffering effects of stress.
10. Which of the following strategies is
effective in promoting resilience among
college-aged young adults facing stress?
*The participants predominantly answered
that they seek help from friends and
families as their strategy for promoting
resilience.
CONCLUSION

Stress can have a wide range of effects on young adults,

including negative effects on their relationships, mental and
physical health, and performance in school or the workplace.The
research indicates that many of the participants experience stress,
but most of them are experiencing academic stress, which is
based on their experiences. While some participants use different
coping methods to cope with their stress, According to the
findings of this study, both men and women are experiencing the
same causes of stress and how they cope with it.
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