A Study on the Onset of Academic Stress During the Transition from Secondary Education to Undergraduate Studies

Academic stress is a challenge in every student's life. Its impact often results in reduced academic productivity and compromised semester results. Additionally, it can lead to health issues such as anxiety, depression, headaches, and fatigue. This study aims to identify the stress-related challenges students face and analyze the key factors contributing to academic stress. To understand its impact on academic performance, 100 students from the first-year of Bachelor's students were taken as the sample for the study. The findings indicate that stress factors are significantly due to the transitional change in teaching patterns and academic environment. The change in learning pattern, i.e., from teachers' focused learning of higher education schools to an independent framework of the University, underscores the importance of addressing stress to students' academic growth and life values, leading them to boost their confidence and adaptability.