Stress and Emotional Well-Being: The Mediators or Moderators of Academic Performance and Experience in College Students

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Abstract

Through collaborative efforts, this study investigates the intricate association and relationship between stress, anxiety, emotional well-being, academic experience, and performance. The study examines the impact of stress and anxiety on college students' emotional well-being, academic performance, experience, and satisfaction with university services. With a specific focus on the strength and direction of the association that stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being have on academic performance and motivation in a mid-size university in the Northeast, surveying a representative sample of over 1,000 college students. Findings suggest a significant association of the aforementioned variables with high levels of stress and anxiety negatively affecting students’ emotional well-being and academic performance and influencing their satisfaction with university services. These findings emphasize the critical role of proactive interventions in promoting students' well-being, academic success, and satisfaction with university services, as well as emphasizing the importance of considering the holistic approach to encourage and support the well-being of college students, as psychological/emotional and sleep-related factors can significantly impact their academic success and motivation.

Author

• Haneen J. Alani, University of New Haven