This study investigates the adaptation to stress and academic performance among nursing students in three institutions within Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed and a sample size of 625 nursing students was determined through Cochran’s formula. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the students from the total population. The students’ academic performance and stress adaptation were measured using a structured questionnaire based on validated models, including Ferrans’ typology of quality of life and Keyes’ model of social well-being. The demographic characteristics of this study conclude that majority of the respondents age are between 25 to 29years (40%), female (60%), Christians (56.8%) and from Yoruba tribe (64%). Also, majority of the respondents are single (48%), and living off campus (60%). Key findings from the data indicate that the level of adaption to stress is moderate (56.6%) and the methods used by the respondents are management of time and learning to say no (64%), getting plenty of sleep (60%), eating healthy foods (60%), positive self-talk (54.4%) doing exercises (64%), scheduled study plans (61.6%) and received social support from friends and family (64%) Study reveals that the academic performance of respondents is average (55.6%). Chi-Square analysis reveals a significant relationship between stress adaptation and academic performance (χ2 = 26.65, p < 0.0001), indicating that students with higher adaptation to stress are more likely to perform well academically. This research highlights the importance of stress management strategies and institutional support systems in promoting academic success among nursing students.
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- Adaptation; Stress; Academic Performance; Nursing Students
- ADAPTATION TO STRESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
