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The Interplay of Personality, Stress and Academic Performance in University Students
Bozhkov, E.I. (2023) The Interplay of Personality, Stress and Academic Performance in University Students.
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| Abstract: | Background: Over 60% of students in the Netherlands experience excessive stress levels. Stress negatively impacts physical and mental health, though some studies suggest a motivating effect in regard to academic performance. Personality was found to significantly affect stress perception and academic performance. Particularly conscientious individuals were linked to less stress and higher academic success and neurotic inviduals with more stress but differing results regarding academic outcomes. Therefore, comprehending the dynamic between these variables is crucial for helping increase students’ well-being and academic success. Aim: This study investigates the interplay between conscientiousness, neuroticism, academic performance and stress, while focusing on the potential mediating role of stress. Methods: The participants, N=130 university students in the Netherlands and Germany were recruited through snowball and convenience sampling. They participated in an online study measuring conscientiousness, neuroticism, stress and academic performance. The gathered data were analysed using correlation, regression and meditation. Results: Conscientiousness significantly predicted academic performance. Stress partially mediated the relationship between conscientiousness and academic performance, and neuroticism and academic performance. Neuroticism had a significant positive effect on academic performance, while controlling for stress. Conclusions: This research emphasizes the importance of acknowledging personality differences in educational strategies and interventions, to optimize academic performance and well-being, by the potential implementation of stress reduction and skill optimization interventions. Keywords: conscientiousness, neuroticism, stress, academic performance |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100487 |
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