Critical Analysis of Stress Factors Among College Students in the UK

This research project investigates the factors contributing to stress levels among college students in the UK, with a specific focus on students at King's College London. The study aims to determine the causes of stress, assess the impact of various factors such as money, family, and peer pressure, and identify ways to detect and alleviate stress. The research employs an exploratory design with an inductive approach, utilizing both primary and secondary data collected through purposeful sampling of 100 students. The findings reveal key stress-relieving methods, primary causes of stress, and the effects of loneliness, peer pressure, and ineffective time management. The study also examines the relationship between health concerns, emotional support, and overall happiness. Recommendations include providing psychological assistance and establishing a dedicated support cell within the college to help students manage and overcome stress. The report concludes with references to relevant literature.

“To critically determine the factors leading to
increase the stress level of college students in
UK- A study on King's College London”
RESEARCH PROJECT

Research aim and objectives
Research aim – “To critically determine the factors leading to
increase the stress level of college students in UK- A study
on King's College London”.
Research objectives –
To analyse the stress level of students in King's College
London.
To assess those factors that are increasing the stress level of
college students.
To discover the parameters by which such increased stress
level of students in King's College London can be easily
detected.
To recommend some effective ways through which the college
students can overcome their stress level.

Research question
What is the level of stress in the students of King's
College London?
What are the factors that tend to increase the stress
level of college students?
What are the parameters by which the increased
stress level of students in King's College London
can be detected?

Research Methodology
Research design: Exploratory concept
 Research approach: Inductive approach
Data collection: Primary and secondary sources
of data collection
Sampling: Purposeful sampling
Sample Size: 100 students of King's College
London
Data analysis: Qualitative technique

Theme 1: Stress relieving methods
11
15
28 20
15
11
Stress relief methods
Listening to music
Eating
Drinking
Smoking
Drugs
Others

Theme 2: Primary causes of stress in life
35
15 20
18
12
Causes of stress
Money
Family
Colleagues/friends
College
Health
Others

Theme 3: The level of stress due to
loneliness or staying away from home
45
30
15
10
Intensity of stress when staying away from home
Extremely stressful
Slightly stressful
No stress
Average stress

Theme 4:Effect of peer pressure/
excessive competition
40
30
19
11
Stress level due to excessive competition
Extremely stressful
Slightly stressful
No stress
Average stress

Theme 5: Reasons of unhappiness
24
30 19
13
14
Major reason of unhappiness
Lack of emotional support
Weak relationships with family
Lack of monetary benefits
Societal regulations
Lack of freedom

Theme 6: Health being a major concern
for stress
79
21
Health being major concern of stress
Yes
No

Theme 7: Ineffective time management causes stress
64
36
Stress due to ineffective time management
Yes
No

Theme 8: Effects addressed by individuals when
experiencing stress
32
12 22
18
11
6
Symptoms experienced during stress
Depression
Extreme sadness
Insomnia
Mood swings
Extreme eating or loss of
appetite
Other