Stress and Coping Strategies amog Students at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University

Factors Associated with Stress Levels and Stress Management Strategies among Students at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University

Abstract

This study aims to examine the levels of stress, factors affecting stress, and coping strategies among students at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, collecting data from a sample of 388 students randomly selected from the entire university population. Data were gathered using a questionnaire developed to measure stress levels, causes of stress, and stress management methods, with reliability and validity of the instrument verified prior to use.

The results indicated that students experienced various symptoms of stress, mostly ranging from "sometimes" to "often," such as difficulty sleeping due to worry, irritability or emotional instability, anxiety, lack of concentration, fatigue, headaches, muscle pain, and feelings of discouragement and hopelessness.

The findings of this study hold significant academic and practical value. They can be used as a guideline for developing policies or activities that promote mental health among students. Additionally, the results serve as a foundational basis for improving counseling processes focused on prevention and intervention at the university level, which can help reduce mental health impacts and promote life balance for students in the long term.