COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDENTS : THE ANALYSIS OF STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES
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2022-12
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Indian Society For Health And Advanced Research
Abstract
The present study has assessed the perceived stress and coping strategies, among the research students amid the Covid-19 lockdown in Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess perceived stress and coping strategies of the research students of different discipline in Covid-19 lockdown, and to determine the association, if any, of stress and coping with selected demographic variables. Material and Method: This was conducted online from April 2021 to June 2021. Third, 4th & 5th year of PhD research students (N=72) participated, whose perceived stress and coping strategies, due to Covid-19, were assessed through an online questionnaire. The tool used was comprised of three sections- demographic data, as part-A; Perceived Stress Scale, as part-B; and Coping Strategies Scale, as part-C. Results: It highlights perceived stress among the research students who were earlier active in daily routine and overall lifestyle. Mean coping strategies score was measured to 73.18+13.12and perceived stress score was 20.44+6.21 with maladaptive coping strategy being the highest in the participants. Conclusion: Study observed perceived stress in research students during Covid-19 lockdown, who previously showed a hectic daily routine and lifestyle. The mean coping strategies score was measured as 73.18+13.12among the participants and perceived stress score was 20.44+6.21 with maladaptive coping strategy being the highest in the participants. The amplified understanding about Covid-19 may help to diminish its fear and reduce Covid-19 related stress.
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Perceived Stress, Coping strategies, Research Students, Covid-19 Lockdown
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Mishra Dr. Yatindra, Kumar Upmesh. COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDENTS : THE ANALYSIS OF STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES. Indian Journal Of Applied Research. 2022 Dec; 12(12): 56-58