EFFESTS OF ACADEMIC STRESS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Academic stress has become a pervasive issue affecting students' performance and well-being in higher education. With increasing academic demands and pressure to meet high expectations, students frequently experience stress that can hinder their academic success. This study explores the impact of academic stress on students’ academic performance, aiming to identify key stressors and understand their influence within the context of public sector institutions. The study used a quantitative, descriptive approach. The sample of the study comprised on the 160 (male=86, female =74) students form public sector universities form District Okara. The Hierarchical linear regression analysis reveals that academic stress significantly impairs students' academic outcomes, with family pressure and physical exhaustion emerging as key predictors of reduced performance. Findings indicate that as additional stressors are included, the model’s explanatory power improves, collectively accounting for a substantial variance in students' academic performance. These results underscore the detrimental impact of academic stress, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to support students in managing stressors, thereby enhancing their academic success and overall well-being. This study contributes to the understanding of stress-related challenges faced by students in higher education and highlights the importance of creating supportive educational environments to foster resilience and academic achievement.