Estrés percibido en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología, en el período 2024-2025

Abstract

The degree of stress experienced by students is an extremely relevant aspect of the educational field, influenced by individual and contextual factors. The present study, of a quantitative nature, focuses on the exploration of these levels in 160 students belonging to the Facultad de Psicología of the Universidad de Cuenca. This research is essential, as it provides a deeper understanding of how stress influences the psychological welfare of students. To achieve this objective, we will use the Perceived Stress Scale. This instrument will be applied to participants to collect data on their perception of the stress that they experienced. The result was high levels of stress in women. The academic semester with the greatest stress was the first semester, although it didn´t represent a medium level of stress. The results will contribute to designing interventions and policies to promote student welfare and improve the quality of the educational experience at the Facultad de Psicología of the Universidad de Cuenca.