Perceived stress and Circadian Rhythms among college students between Day-scholars and Hostellers

Abstract

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it may severely impact students' physical health, emotional well-being, and academic success if they do not know how to manage it successfully. College students experience stress as a result of lifestyle changes, greater workloads, new university programs, and interpersonal relationships. Extreme stress can reduce job quality and lead to poor academic performance and attrition. Memory problems (which obviously affect learning), mood swings, weakened immune systems, an increased risk of diabetes, decreased balance, an increased likelihood of blood pressure or heart disease, increased hunger, weight gain, an increased risk of accidents, and difficulty concentrating are the most common symptoms of sleep deprivation. The present study attempts to explore the relationship between sleep quality and perceived stress among day scholars and hostellers. The sample of the study consists of 60 undergraduate students of the age group of 18 to 21 who were selected using a convenient sampling method. The findings were analyzed using a descriptive correlational design with a quantitative approach.