The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador
Academic stress significantly affects the performance of university students, manifesting itself in various ways: physical, emotional, and cognitive. Previous studies indicate that 77% of people worldwide suffer from moderate or severe stress (United Nations Development Program, 2022). In Ecuador, r...
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| spelling | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of EcuadorLa influencia del estrés académico en el rendimiento de los estudiantes de educación básica de la Universidad Central del EcuadorDíaz-Parra, JacquelineCuripallo-Peralta, NadiaRojas-Avilés, HéctorParra-Muñoz, JennyEducación básicaestrés académicofactores estresoresSisco SV-21rendimiento académicosalud mentalBasic educationacademic stressstressorsSisco SV-21academic performancemental healthAcademic stress significantly affects the performance of university students, manifesting itself in various ways: physical, emotional, and cognitive. Previous studies indicate that 77% of people worldwide suffer from moderate or severe stress (United Nations Development Program, 2022). In Ecuador, research such as that by Moscoso and Barsallo (2018) reveals that 43.2% of students experience moderate academic stress. This research sought to evaluate the level of stress in students of in-person basic education. To do so, a non-experimental-descriptive methodology and a deductive method with a quantitative approach were used. The SISCO SV-21 Inventory was applied to 586 students, selected through stratified probability sampling by semester. The results showed that a severe level of stress prevails among students, ranging from 61% to 100%. The main stressors identified were homework overload (M=3.68) and the type of work required (M=3.58). The most frequent consequences included concentration problems (M=4.10) and feelings of depression (M=3.77). Coping strategies that stood out were emotional control (M=3.86) and focusing on positive aspects (M=3.62). Statistical analysis (χ2=150.530, p<.001) confirmed the relationship between the semester completed and the level of stress. These findings suggest the need to implement institutional programs to manage academic stress, especially aimed at first-semester students and those in advanced semesters.El estrés académico afecta significativamente el rendimiento de los estudiantes universitarios, manifestándose de diversas formas: físicas, emocionales y cognitivas. Estudios previos indican que el 77 % de las personas a nivel global padecen estrés moderado o grave (Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, 2022). En Ecuador, investigaciones como la de Moscoso y Barsallo (2018) revelan que el 43.2 % de los estudiantes experimentan estrés académico moderado. La presente investigación buscó evaluar el nivel de estrés en los estudiantes de Educación Básica Presencial. Para ello, se empleó una metodología no experimental-descriptiva y un método deductivo con enfoque cuantitativo. Se aplicó el Inventario SISCO SV-21 a 586 estudiantes, seleccionados mediante un muestreo probabilístico estratificado por semestres. Los resultados mostraron que en los estudiantes prevalece un nivel de estrés severo, ubicándose en un rango del 61 % al 100 %. Los principales factores estresores identificados fueron la sobrecarga de tareas (M=3.68) y el tipo de trabajo requerido (M=3.58). Las consecuencias más frecuentes incluyeron problemas de concentración (M=4.10) y sentimientos de depresión (M=3.77). Como estrategias de afrontamiento, se destacan el control emocional (M=3.86) y el enfoque en aspectos positivos (M=3.62). El análisis estadístico (χ2=150.530, p < .001) confirmó la relación entre el semestre cursado y el nivel de estrés. Estos hallazgos sugieren la necesidad de implementar programas institucionales para manejar el estrés académico, especialmente dirigidos a estudiantes del primer semestre y a aquellos en semestres avanzados.Cátedra, de la Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad Central del Ecuador2025-07-30info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdftext/htmltext/htmlhttps://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/CATEDRA/article/view/790910.29166/catedra.v8i2.7909Cátedra; Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Revista Cátedra; 78-92Cátedra; Vol. 8 Núm. 2 (2025): Revista Cátedra; 78-922631-2875reponame:Revista Cátedrainstname:Universidad Central del Ecuadorinstacron:UCEspahttps://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/CATEDRA/article/view/7909/10608https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/CATEDRA/article/view/7909/10609https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/CATEDRA/article/view/7909/10610https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/CATEDRA/article/view/7909/10611Derechos de autor 2025 Cátedrainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2025-08-06T17:25:38Zoai:revistadigital.uce.edu.ec:article/7909Portal de revistashttps://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/Universidad públicahttps://uce.edu.ec/**Ecuador*2631-28752631-2875opendoar:02025-08-06T17:25:38Revista Cátedra - Universidad Central del Ecuadorfalse |
| spellingShingle | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador Díaz-Parra, Jacqueline Educación básica estrés académico factores estresores Sisco SV-21 rendimiento académico salud mental Basic education academic stress stressors Sisco SV-21 academic performance mental health |
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| title | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador |
| title_full | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador |
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| title_short | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador |
| title_sort | The influence of academic stress on the performance of basic education students at the Central University of Ecuador |
| topic | Educación básica estrés académico factores estresores Sisco SV-21 rendimiento académico salud mental Basic education academic stress stressors Sisco SV-21 academic performance mental health |
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