Exams Time: The Influence of Short-Term Stressful Events

• In Event: Advances in Stress and Coping in Education

Abstract

In this study 80 freshman education students responded to a questionnaire package concerning causal attributions for stressful life events, perceived affective state, problem-solving abilities, and level of procrastination. Results suggest that the stress experienced by freshman students, due to end of semester exam session, might exacerbate the perception of previously lived stressful life events. Students who experienced a moderate to high level traumatic event will report after the exams session increased levels of procrastination, less problem-solving abilities, and an increased level of potential depression symptoms.

Authors

• Zsuzsanna R. Szabo, Marist College

• Mihai Ion Marian, University of Oradea