The Impact of Academic Stress on Students Attending the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, in 2024.
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| Formatua: | artículo original |
| Egoera: | Versión publicada |
| Argitaratze data: | 2026 |
| Deskribapena: | Objective. To determine the presence, intensity, stressors, symptoms and coping strategies associated with academic stress among students of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Clinic course (O-0263) at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica (UCR), in 2024. Methods. The study follows a mixed-methods approach and uses the SISCO SV-21 Inventory as the primary instrument to identify academic stressors, symptoms, and coping strategies. A total of 121 students enrolled in course O-0263 participated. Results. All students report stress levels ≥3, with 67.8% reaching level 5. The most frequently identified stressors include limited time to complete assignments (72%), work overload (63.4%), and academic demands from professors (53.8%). The most prevalent symptoms are chronic fatigue (79.1%), anxiety (76.9%), and sadness (60.4%). Regarding coping strategies, 57.1% of students reported actively focusing on solving stressful situations. No significant differences are observed according to gender age or living arrangements. The scales showed high reliability (α > 0.8), and no significant correlation is observed between stressors, symptoms, and coping strategies. Conclusions. Academic stress affects the entire surveyed student population, compromising their emotional well-being and academic performance. These findings highlight the importance of implementing institutional strategies aimed at reducing stressors and strengthening coping strategies through institutional support and adjustments in academic dynamics. |
| Herria: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Erakundea: | Universidad Estatal a Distancia |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.uned.ac.cr:article/6118 |
| Sarrera elektronikoa: | https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/index/article/view/6118 |
| Gako-hitza: | Estrés académico Estudiantes de odontología Educación odontológica Estrategias de afrontamiento Salud mental Academic stress Dental students Dental education Coping strategies Mental health |