IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AND RESILIENCE ON LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI

Abstract

This study examined “Impact of Academic Stress and Resilience on Life Satisfaction among undergraduates of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.” The researcher employed a survey descriptive research design. A total of One hundred and one (101) respondents were randomly selected across 4 levels in Psychology department. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling process. Undergraduate stress questionnaire (USQ), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used to collect data. The responses of the respondents were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The main hypotheses of this research were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Hypothesis one indicates a negative correlation between Academic Stress and Satisfaction With life: r (99) = -.768, p >.05. Hypothesis two indicates a significant positive correlation between resilience and Life Satisfaction: r (99) = .534, p < .05.Finally, there is a significant gender difference in Life Satisfaction among Students of Nasarawa State University Keffi. The study concludes that Academic stress does not affect student’s satisfaction with life but resilience does. It was recommended that school authority should Conduct and Implement interventions aimed at reducing academic stress and fostering resilience among students. Evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in promoting life satisfaction.