This study was conducted to investigate academic stress and coping mechanisms among married postgraduate students in the Sunyani Municipality. A case study design was conducted using purposive sampling technique to select a sample size of 22 first and final year married postgraduate students from the Faculty of Education at the …
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This study was conducted to investigate academic stress and coping mechanisms among married postgraduate students in the Sunyani Municipality. A case study design was conducted using purposive sampling technique to select a sample size of 22 first and final year married postgraduate students from the Faculty of Education at the Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre. The data collection instrument was in-depth interview (IDI). The data were analysed thematically. The study found that financial commitments, time constraints and complaints from partners, among others were, common causes of academic stress among married postgraduate students. The study found that the effect of stress on academic life include difficulty managing studies, an inability to join group studies, inability to attend lectures regularly, and financial problems, among others. The study revealed that the effect of stress on married life include inadequate time spent with spouse, breakdown of communication, conflicts, reduction in sexual satisfaction, inability to meet financial needs of spouse, and difficulty in balancing family life and academic work. The study found that relaxing, sleeping, showering and prayer, among others, are some commonly used stress coping strategies among married postgraduate students. The study concluded that married postgraduate students experience a substantial amount of stress which affects their academic and married life. Therefore, the study recommends that academic institutions develop targeted interventions and support services to address these stressors.
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