Stress Regulation Strategies for Improving Academic Performance: A Systematic Review
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academic stress, stress management, academic performanceAbstract
Stress in the university environment represents a critical factor that can negatively impact students' academic performance, making it essential to identify effective strategies for its management. This systematic review aimed to identify the strategies employed by university students to manage stress and promote favorable academic performance. The search included articles published between 2019 and 2023 in journals indexed in Scopus and Dialnet. After applying various inclusion and exclusion criteria, nine original articles addressing the main topic were reviewed. The review process was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines in its 2020 version, ensuring a methodical, transparent, and rigorous approach. The results revealed that universities implement various strategies to support students in managing stress, including tutoring, meditation courses, social support, skill development, mobile applications, religious practices, orientation guides for first-year students, and extracurricular activities. It is concluded that universities must organize specific courses to enable students to acquire coping skills. These initiatives, led by university services, will significantly contribute to reducing stress and enhancing students' academic performance.
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