Impact of Stress Among Single Mothers in UK College: Research Report

This research project investigates the impact of stress on single mothers in UK colleges. The study aims to assess the factors contributing to stress, explore its effects on students, and offer recommendations for stress reduction. The methodology includes both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, incorporating data from primary and secondary sources, analyzed using thematic analysis. Key findings highlight various causes of stress, including balancing work and personal life, financial difficulties, and lack of support. The research also examines the impacts of stress, such as loss of self-confidence, health issues, and difficulties in studies. The project concludes with recommendations for government intervention, family support, and college-based support systems. The report includes statistical data, charts, and references to support the findings and recommendations.

Research project
TASK 4.3
Impact of the stress among single
mother in college in the UK

Research outline
Research problem
In United Kingdom, the level of stress is continuously increasing
hence; the major issue is of identifying various causes of stress
within the single mother in UK colleges. The study carried out
represents that, 24% of UK single mothers are more stressed at
college as compared to last years.

Research aim and objectives
Aim:
“The major aim of present investigation is to assess the impact of the stress
among single mother in college in the UK. ”
Objectives:
 To assess the factors that lead to stress among single mother students
 To explore the impact of stress among single mother college students in the
UK
 To advice single-mother students that can help in reducing stress

Research question
Research questions:
What are the causes/reasons of stress among single mother of UK?
What is the impact of stress on single mother?

Research Methodology
Research philosophy: Interpretivism philosophy
Research approach: Inductive research approach
Research techniques: Qualitative and Quantitative reseaarch technqiue
Data collection methods: Primary and seconadry data collection metho
Analysis of data: Thematic analysis
Sampling techniques: Random smpling method

Age demographic of respondents
Below 16 years 17- 20 years 21-24 years 25 and above
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5
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7
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9
10
7
9
5
4
Age demographic of respondents
Number of respondents

Reasons for being Single mother
Divorced Widowed Never married Other
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2
4
6
8
10
12 11
5
9
0
Reasons for being Single mother
Number of respondents

Reasons of stress
Absence of a father figure
Difficulty in maintaining balance between work and personal life
Poor financial condition
Poor amenities
Health related issues
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5
6
7
8
9
8
5 5
2
5
Reasons of stress
Number of respondents

Factors leading stress
Domestic violence/abuse
Poor education/training
Childcare
Poverty
Poor housing
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
6
8
4
2
Factors leading stress
Number of respondents

Impacts of stress in life of single
mothers
Depression
Losing Self- confidence
Other health issues
Change in living conditions
Health issues to your children
Affects your studies
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
6 6
3
0
2
8
Impacts of stress in life of single mothers
Number of respondents

Stress leading health related issues
Depression
Anxiety
Unhealthy weigh loss/ gain
Migraines
Health issues to your children
I get sick every time
Insomnia
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2
4
6
8 8
2
5
2
1
4
3
Stress leading Health related issues
Number of respondents

Ways to deal with stress
Exercise
Spending time with children
Support from family
Drugs/Alcohol/ Smoking
Other
0
1
2
3
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5
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7
8
9
10
5
7
9
4
0
Ways to deals with stress
Number of respondents