Academic preparedness, social support and stress among students
Academic preparedness, social support and stress among students
Date
2022
Authors
Kabasiita, Monica
Kabireho, Brenda
Nsamba, Andrew
Lutaaya, Joshua
Atuhairwe, Carolyne
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Makerere University
Abstract
The study sought to establish the relationship between academic preparedness, social support and stress among Makerere University students. The researchers used 200 respondents who were the Psychology Students. The researchers selected respondents between the age of 20-30 years and above, used random sampling technique. The researchers adopted standardized self-administered questionnaires that were quantitative in nature. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and used Pearson® Product Correlation Coefficient to test the hypothesis.
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A dissertation submitted to the Department of Mental Health and Community Psychology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Community Psychology Degree of Makerere University.
Keywords
Academic preparedness,
Social support,
Stress,
Makerere University students