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  • Higher Education Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Perceived stress, a response to demands exceeding coping resources, leads to dysregulation and adverse outcomes.
  • University students face unique stressors like academic pressure and life transitions.
  • Limited data exists on perceived stress among Italian university students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess stress profiles in Italian university students using the Italian Perceived Stress Scale-Revised (IPSS-R).
  • To investigate associations between perceived stress and sociodemographic/academic variables.
  • To identify patterns of stress and coping in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter cross-sectional study involving 2,103 Italian university students.
  • Utilized the 15-item Italian Perceived Stress Scale-Revised (IPSS-R) measuring general stress, coping, and academic stress.
  • Employed non-parametric tests and Principal Component Analysis for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Principal Component Analysis identified two factors: overall perceived stress and coping-related responses.
  • The mean total IPSS-R score indicated moderate-to-high perceived stress levels.
  • Academic demands were the primary stressors, with higher stress reported by female, younger, and first-year students in health sciences and STEM programs.

Conclusions:

  • Italian university students experience significant perceived stress, driven by academic workload and expectations.
  • The IPSS-R is a valuable tool for early identification of students requiring mental health support.
  • Targeted interventions can enhance student mental health and academic achievement.