Family and Academic Stress and Their Impact on Students' Depression Level and Academic Performance

TLDR

Current research examines the impact of academic and familial stress on students' depression levels and the subsequent impact on their academic performance based on Lazarus' cognitive appraisal theory of stress. The non-probability convenience sampling technique collected data from undergraduate and postgraduate students using a modified questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale, and the study employed structural equation modeling to examine the link between stress, depression, and academic performance. Academic and family stress were found to increase depression among students, which in turn negatively affected their academic performance and learning outcomes, providing valuable information for parents, educators, and other stakeholders concerned about their children's education.

Abstract

Current research examines the impact of academic and familial stress on students' depression levels and the subsequent impact on their academic performance based on Lazarus' cognitive appraisal theory of stress. The non-probability convenience sampling technique has been used to collect data from undergraduate and postgraduate students using a modified questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. This study used the SEM method to examine the link between stress, depression, and academic performance. It was confirmed that academic and family stress leads to depression among students, negatively affecting their academic performance and learning outcomes. This research provides valuable information to parents, educators, and other stakeholders concerned about their childrens' education and performance.