Perceptions of Block- Release Students on Causes and Effects of Stress at a State University in Zimbabwe-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Perceptions of Block- Release Students on Causes and Effects of Stress at a State University in Zimbabwe

Published:2020-09-07 Issue:2 Volume:1 Page:158-167
ISSN:2714-2132
Container-title:July to September 2020
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Author:

Chademana Samkeliso¹

Affiliation:

1. Great Zimbabwe University

Abstract

This study sought to establish perceptions of block- release program students on the causes and effects of stress. A qualitative approach and a case study design were adopted. Sixty-three participants, (30 female and 33 male) doing a Master of Education degree in Psychology, at a state university in Zimbabwe were purposefully selected to participate in the study. Data were collected using an open-ended, self-administered questionnaire and were thematically analysed. Results for the study indicated that block- release students perceived themselves as experiencing stress. The perceived stressors were revealed as, shortage of accommodation, shortage of learning resources, packed time-tables, and work-overload. The effects of stress were revealed as academic failure, poor quality assignments, immorality, violence, insomnia and persistent headaches. Recommendations were made.

Publisher

Gitoya Centre for Academic Research and Dissemination

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