A Study on Perceived Stress of Students Preparing for Entrance Examinations
Author : Dr. R Vanadhi and Dr. S Parthiban
Abstract :
In today’s competitive environment, students are required to score both in their regular curriculum and also in various entrance examination like, NEET, JEEE, CLAT and CAT for perusing their higher education. Parallel preparation of these exams and balancing the routine along with this preparation causes them stress. This study investigates, the perceived stress of twelfth standard students who are prepare for any one of above-mentioned entrance examinations. Students of Erode district, who are planning to enrolled for entrance exams were the population of the study. Based on purposive sampling technique, 150 structured questionnaires were distributed among the students and the researcher received 125 valid responses. The collected data was analyzed through chi-squire and the results revealed that, students appearing for NEET, JEEE, CLAT and CAT has expressed their, self-inflicted, peer-inflicted and parent-inflicted stress. Notable, students having more mark has more stress. The researcher also recommended to the Government, that they have to take steps to address these issue as it affects the mental and physical health of next generation.
Keywords :
Entrance examinations, stress, students
