Stress Factors, Stress Levels, and Coping Mechanisms among University Students

Aims. To explore university students? levels of stress, stressors, and their coping style. Methods. A cross-sectional correlational design with a convenience sample (n ? 676) of university students who completed the Student-Life Stress Inventory (SSI) and Coping Strategies Indicator (CSI) was used. Findings. Overall, two-thirds of the participant reported moderate levels of stress. Students with chronic illness, living alone, low CGPA, and having exams today experienced a statistically higher mean level of stress. Students who are living alone used the ?avoidance? method more signi9cantly and the ?social support? method signi9cantly less compared with students who are living with their families and friends. Conclusion. 'is study concurs with others that university students are prone to distress. To our knowledge, this is the 9rst study in the region to explore the students? coping skills. Some of the employed coping and associated factors could be used to lay the groundwork for evidence-based prevention and mitigation.