Correlación entre las estrategias de afrontamiento y el estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios sujetos a presión académica de una institución privada de la ciudad de Quito en el período enero – junio 2025

Abstract

It is important to understand the correlation between academic stress and coping strategies in university students, as it is a key factorin the educational environment and can directly influence mental health, academic performance, and emotional well-being. Academic stress arises in cases where the demands of the university environment exceed students' personal resources, leading to anxiety and exhaustion. In response to this situation, students develop coping strategies that serve as mechanisms to optimally manage anything that is considered a risk to their academic performance. For this reason, this research aims to determine the correlation between the coping strategies used by university students and the level of academic stress they experience in contexts where academic pressure is high. This research was conducted from a quantitative approach focused on data collection and analysis. It is important to mention that the correlation provides insights that enable the development of interventions such as support programs that provide psychoeducation to students with the aim of promoting their wellbeing and academic performance. University students subject to academic pressure at a private institution in the city of Quito, regardless of gender, were considered for the study. The sample size was 136 people who agreed to participate voluntarily, and non-probability convenience sampling was used. Given the high levels of academic stress found, it is extremely important to promote the development of effective coping skills within higher education institutions to strengthen student resilience and foster healthier and more balanced learning environments.