1. EFFECTS OF ONLINE CLASSES IN
BUILDING OR INCREASING STRESS LEVEL
AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
SUBMITTED BY :-
VERTIKA MISHRA
19/FAHS/BPT/035
SUBMITTED TO :-
Dr. PRIYANKA SETHI
3. WHAT IS STRESS ?
Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes
physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your
body's response to anything that requires attention or
action.
Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you
respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your
overall well-being.
Stress can be short-term or long-term. Both can lead to a
variety of symptoms, but chronic stress can take a serious
toll on the body over time and have long-lasting health
effects.
Due to online classes academic stress emerges out from
experiencing stress due to factors such as scholarship
requirements, family-related pressures, competition in the
class and course-related stress and financial burdens,
experienced by students.
4. FACTORS CAUSING STRESS -
• The long hours students spend on computers and smart phones
for online classes as colleges remain shut causes headaches, eye
problems and stress to students.
• The increased screen time of online instruction and the lack of
face-to-face interaction have affected mental and physical health
of students.
• In fact, increased screen time has been linked to anxiety,
depression and perceived attention problems.
• The internet connectivity in India is not so good, vast majority of
population live in rural part of the country. Internet users out of
which only 264 million approx. live in rural India and the rest in
urban, so there is a lot of connectivity issue in the majority states
this causes a lot of stress to students. Due to this sometimes they
are not able to submit their assignments on time and marks get
deducted for late submission.
5. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY -
Exposure to various forms of stress is a common daily occurrence
in the lives of most individuals, with both positive and negative
effects on brain function.
The impact of stress is strongly influenced by the type and
duration of the stressor. In its acute form, stress may be a
necessary adaptive mechanism for survival and with only
transient changes within the brain.
However, severe and/or prolonged stress causes overactivation
and dysregulation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis
thus inflicting detrimental changes in the brain structure and
function.
Therefore, chronic stress is often considered a negative modulator
of the cognitive functions including the learning and memory
processes. Exposure to long-lasting stress diminishes health and
increases vulnerability to mental disorders.
6. SYMPTOMS -
1) Psychological symptoms of stress can include:
Sleep disturbances
Difficulty concentrating
Lack of confidence
Depression
2) Physical symptoms of stress can include:
Muscle tension and pain
Headache
Nervous twitches or muscle spasms
Changes in appetite
7. SYMPTOMS -
3) Medical conditions that can occur as a result of
chronic (long-term) stress include:
Heart palpitations
Hyperventilation
Gastrointestinal problems
(eg: indigestion, heartburn, irritable bowel
syndrome)
Worsening skin conditions
(eg: dermatitis/eczema)
High blood pressure
8. TYPES OF STRESS -
There are several types of stress, including:
Acute stress - Acute stress happens to
everyone. It’s the body’s immediate reaction
to a new and challenging situation.
Episodic acute stress - Episodic acute stress is
when you have frequent episodes of acute
stress.
Chronic stress - When you have high-stress
levels for an extended period of time, you
have chronic stress. Long-term stress like this
can have a negative impact on your health.
9. MANAGEMENT OF STRESS -
1. Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep is critical not only for online learning success, but for
keeping your stress levels manageable.
2. Exercise
Exercise may not always easily fit into your schedule but even a brisk 10-
minute walk can boost endorphins, improve your mood. It’s a stress
management technique that’s not only good for your online education, it’s
good for your body and mind as well.
3. Eat well
Feed your online education with healthy high-fiber foods, including fruits,
vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
4. Take breaks
Sitting in one spot for hours on end as you learn online isn’t good for your
mind or your body. Stand up and stretch. Go for a walk. Call a friend and meet
for coffee. Taking a break doesn’t have to be a complicated endeavor. It’s an
easy, effective way to manage stress that, like exercise, will give your mood a
boost.
5. Stay social
Online colleges and universities make it easy to immerse yourself in your
education—so much that you may forget, or put off, keeping in touch with
family and friends.
