Research Proposal to Study : the Impact of Stress on Students Academic Performance
Nicole Kada
Philip Broster
Business Communications 27 April 2012
Research Proposal
What is the Impact of Stress on University Students Academic Performance?
1. EXPLANATION OF RESEARCH TOPIC
1.1 Purposes of Research Topic
Newth (2011) claims that modern day stress seems to be more widespread than ever causing interference with human intellect, emotional and interpersonal functioning. Therefore; I suggest that students will encounter stress and it will impact their academic performance. In this fast pace and performance driven society each organization needs well performing people. The only way we will know what people require to become productive and less stressed is to explore topics as my research question. The topic will explore many correlating factors to causes of stress and effects of stress. Once these factors are known it will become simple to counter this pandemic. Taking that into account, this study will aim to test whether there is a correlation between a student’s amount of known stress within a semester at university and the students obtained academic average in that same semester. The study will make use of a sample consisting of forty university students. The students will be asked to complete a survey, including the observed stress scale.
Newth (2011) “This is not a sexist observation, but a simple fact. A typical man is much less likely than a typical woman to face up to being stressed and therefore is less likely to do anything about it” ( pg.10 ). In response to this the students will also be asked to complete forms stating their demographics, asking questions such as age and gender in the hoping that I will gather findings to whether this claim is sound in every scenario or not. The students will have to convey their marks and averages of the previous semester. This is required in order for the study to identify themes of the students performance related to the stressors and to formulate possible measures to reduce it. The
Philip Broster
Business Communications 27 April 2012
Research Proposal
What is the Impact of Stress on University Students Academic Performance?
1. EXPLANATION OF RESEARCH TOPIC
1.1 Purposes of Research Topic
Newth (2011) claims that modern day stress seems to be more widespread than ever causing interference with human intellect, emotional and interpersonal functioning. Therefore; I suggest that students will encounter stress and it will impact their academic performance. In this fast pace and performance driven society each organization needs well performing people. The only way we will know what people require to become productive and less stressed is to explore topics as my research question. The topic will explore many correlating factors to causes of stress and effects of stress. Once these factors are known it will become simple to counter this pandemic. Taking that into account, this study will aim to test whether there is a correlation between a student’s amount of known stress within a semester at university and the students obtained academic average in that same semester. The study will make use of a sample consisting of forty university students. The students will be asked to complete a survey, including the observed stress scale.
Newth (2011) “This is not a sexist observation, but a simple fact. A typical man is much less likely than a typical woman to face up to being stressed and therefore is less likely to do anything about it” ( pg.10 ). In response to this the students will also be asked to complete forms stating their demographics, asking questions such as age and gender in the hoping that I will gather findings to whether this claim is sound in every scenario or not. The students will have to convey their marks and averages of the previous semester. This is required in order for the study to identify themes of the students performance related to the stressors and to formulate possible measures to reduce it. The
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