A Comparative Study of Stress and Well-being among College Students

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Page: 284-288

Zaki Akhtar¹ and Ghazala Shaheen² (Department of Psychology, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand¹ and Department of Psychology, Kolhan University, Chaibasa, Jharkhand²)

This study investigates stress and well-being among college students through a comparative analysis based on gender. Results from the analysis indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in stress levels between male and female college students (t-value = 0.47, p > 0.05). However, a significant difference is observed in well-being scores between male and female students (t-value = 2.57, p < 0.05), with male students reporting higher levels of well-being. Furthermore, a weak negative correlation is found between stress and well-being (r = -0.1662), suggesting that higher stress levels are associated with lower well-being among college students. These findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health concerns among college students and highlight the need for tailored interventions to promote well-being. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying factors contributing to gender differences in well-being and to develop effective strategies for enhancing mental health support in college settings.