DEPRESSION RELATED TO STUDENTS IN ACADEMICS
Author’s Name: – Shrushti Todankar (MBA Finance), Philippa D’mello (MBA Finance) and Radha Shinde (MBA Marketing).
INTRODUCTION
We know how university students frequently experience depression as a result of their academics.With so many university students who have undiagnosed depression this can negatively impact students’ well-being, their state of mind and on how they conduct their life. When a fairly prevalent problem among students is not treated, the symptoms may get worse and many students may find themselves in a destructive spiral.
OBJECTIVE
To understand the connection between academic pressure and depression among university students.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Depression related to students in academics.
1) Medical Education
This paper aims to determine the extent of academic stress, depression and anxiety among medical undergraduates and to explore the correlation between academic stressors, psychological stress and socio-demographic background among first year medical students at National University of Science and Technology.(Dube Adiele & Chamisa Judith A & Gundani P. Morgan & Bako Catherine & Lunga M. Carolyne (2018).
2) Philippines
Prevention against depression among university students is rare in the Philippines, but is urgent because of the rising rates of suicide among the group. Evidence is needed to systematically identify and assist students with higher levels of depressive symptoms. (Romeo B Lee & Madelene Sta Maria & Susana Estanislao & Cristina Rodriguez (2013)).
DATA COLLECTION
Questions:-
1) I can’t manage my academics with extracurricular activities
2) I struggle to concentrate during lectures
3) I have a lot of pressure in my daily studying
4) I get overwhelmed with a lot of parental expectations
5) I worry about my career due to huge competition.
DATA ANALYSIS
QUESTIONS MEAN S.D S.E Z or (t-stat) RESULT
Q1 3.11 1.108 0.110 1.077 Null hypothesis
Q2 3 1.167 0.116 0 Null hypothesis
Q3 3.01 1.161 0.116 0.128 Null hypothesis
Q4 2.89 0.143 0.114 -0.913 Null hypothesis
Q5 2.23 1.256 0.125 -6.058 Alternate hypothesis
RESULT:
At “Z” value (t-stat) less than -1.96 shows the people “disagree” to the statement, which is seen in Q.5. Thus Alternate Hypothesis “Z” value (t-stat) between -1.96 to 1.96 shows that people are “neutral” to the statement.
CONCLUSION:
1) Students can manage their academics with extracurricular activities.
2) Students are struggling to concentrate during their lectures
3) Students have a lot of pressure in their daily studying
4) Students get overwhelmed with a lot of parental expectations
5) Students are not worried about their career because of huge competition.
REFERENCE
Dube Adiele & Chamisa Judith A & Gundani P. Morgan & Bako Catherine & Lunga M. Carolyne (2018): Association of Academic Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Social-Demographic among Medical Students
Romeo B Lee & Madelene Sta Maria & Susana Estanislao & Cristina Rodriguez (2013): Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Filipino University Students