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Stress and the undergraduates.

S M Ko1, E H Kua, C S Fones

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|March 31, 2000
PubMed
Summary

First-year law and medical students experience significant psychological distress, with academic workload and reading difficulties being major stressors. Many students prefer self-reliance or peer support, highlighting the need for targeted university interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medical Education
  • Law Education

Background:

  • Undergraduate students face unique psychological challenges during their transition to higher education.
  • Assessing the mental health status of first-year students is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychological health of first-year undergraduates.
  • To identify prevalent stressors impacting student well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of first-year law and medical undergraduates using questionnaires.
  • Utilized the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) for psycho-emotional distress assessment.
  • Assessed Life-Events Scores (LES) and Type A Behavioural Pattern (TAPB).

Main Results:

  • A significant percentage of medical (57%) and law (47.3%) students reported psycho-emotional distress (GHQ scores > 4/5).
  • Medical students reported higher Life-Events Scores than law students.
  • Common stressors included reading difficulties, academic workload, tutorial challenges, and limited personal time.
  • Students experiencing more distress were more likely to keep problems to themselves.

Conclusions:

  • Health education, mentorship, and curriculum adjustments are vital for supporting undergraduates.
  • Addressing information overload can improve student coping mechanisms.
  • Universities should develop targeted strategies to enhance student psychological well-being.

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