The Influence of Stressors on University Students’ Academic Performance: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies

Authors

  • Muhammad Asif Minhas Certified Teacher Elementary and Secondary Education Department Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Author
  • Tahira Rafiq District Education Officer Literacy, Muzaffargar, Pakistan Author
  • Malik Mureed Hussain* Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Author

Keywords:

Stressors, Academic Performance, Coping Strategies, University Students

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between stressors and students’ academic achievement while considering the mediating role of coping strategies. The research was conducted at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a sample of 389 students selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a self-constructed questionnaire. Regression analysis and Hayes’ (2015) PROCESS macro were employed to test the mediation effect. The findings revealed that coping strategies partially mediate the relationship between stressors and academic achievement. These results highlight the significance of coping mechanisms in reducing stress levels and improving students’ academic outcomes.

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Published

2025-09-10

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): Journal of Psychology, Health & Social Challenges (July-Sept)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Influence of Stressors on University Students’ Academic Performance: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies. (2025). Journal Of Psychology, Health And Social Challenges, 3(03), 104-107. https://jphasc.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/144