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Correlation between stressors and academic performance in second year medical students
1Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand. winitra145@yahoo.com
Summary
Poor concentration significantly impacts medical students' academic performance. This stressor is linked to cognitive, physical, and financial issues, necessitating early detection and intervention for academic success.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Academic Performance
Background:
- Academic performance is crucial for medical students.
- Stressors can negatively impact student well-being and academic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify stressors correlated with academic performance in second-year medical students.
- To understand the relationship between specific stress factors and examination grades.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 183 second-year medical students.
- Utilized a self-report questionnaire including the Thai stress test and stress factors.
- Collected examination grades to assess academic performance.
Main Results:
- Poor concentration was the only stressor significantly correlated with lower academic performance (p < 0.01).
- Other factors like fear of mistakes, competition, and worrying showed mixed correlations with grades.
- Poor concentration was associated with fatigue, memory issues, confusion, mood changes, appetite changes, and headaches.
Conclusions:
- Poor concentration is a key stressor negatively affecting medical students' academic results.
- Interventions targeting concentration and associated issues are recommended for early academic problem detection.
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