Stress, sleep quality, and academic performance of Makerere University

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between stress, sleep quality and performance among students of Makerere University. The study had the following objectives; to examine the relationship between stress and academic performance, sleep quality and academic performance and finally to examine the relationship between stress and sleep quality. A correlational study design was used in the study to establish the relationship between stress, using Statistical Package for social scientists. In conclusion the study found a negative relationship between stress and sleep quality, also the study has shown that negative relationship between stress and academic performance which shows that stress affects academic performance since an increase in stress leads to a decrease in academic performance. Lastly the study also found a negative relationship between stress academic performance and sleep quality.