Mental health challenges faced by MBA students-1.pptx

Project on mental health problems faced by MBA students

1. Mental health challenges faced by MBA students Guide : Dr.M.Bala Koteshwari , PhD in Psychology, Dean Academics and Principal, Sanskrithi School of Business . Presentation by P.Pavani Srija ,

2. Why Stress? Societal expectations Economic background Lack of mental health awareness Competitive environment

3. Stress Acute Stress Episodic acute stress Chronic Stress

4. Literature Review MBA students, when compared to students in other courses, reported higher levels of depression . Prerna , S., Apurva , M., & Susmita , H. (2022). Mental Health Status and Coping Among Students in Different Professional Courses. International Journal of Indian Psychology , 10(1): 945 951 .

5. Objectives To know the key stress factor To analyse the impact of coping methods on stress level

6. Methodology of Study Population : MBA students of Sathya Sai District which is around 660. Sampling Method: convenience sampling Sample Size: 134 students Error Margin : 5% Tools used for data analysis : Excel,Power BI Stress Testing Tool : Perceived Stress Score - 4

7. Data Collection Primary Data: Participants selected for the study are contacted through social media and sent a questionnaire in Google form. Secondary Data: Referred various journals, websites, and newspapers to understand the gap in the present mental health scenario.

8. Data Analysis Sources of Stress for Respondents

9. PSS-4 Results 1.Confidence Test 2.Stress Test

10. 3.Locus of Control Statistics 4.Statistics of frustration

11. Effectiveness of coping methods

12. Correlation between stress score & job statistics Variable Stress Score Job Statistics Stress Score 1 0.17 Job Statistics 0.17 1

13. Summary of findings Demographics: Predominantly young respondents, with 95.5% aged between 20 to 25 years, and a significant female representation at 58%. Academic and Lifestyle Factors : A majority (81%) from the Sanskrithi School of Business, 73% not engaged in additional work, and 48% citing financial issues as the primary stressor. Psychological Well being: Positive self perception , with 86.5% confident in problem solving abilities. However, 63.4% feel not responsible for life outcomes, and 51.4% experience rare nervousness and stress. Coping Mechanisms : Students used v aried coping strategies, including music, exercise, and communication. Stress levels correlate positively (0.17) with balancing employment and studies.

14. Suggestions Conduct mental health workshops in colleges. Provide counseling and psychological resources to students. Explore non conventional coping methods like listening to music. Organize financial awareness programs in organisations.

15. Conclusion The study advocates for a holistic approach to education that fosters not only academic excellence but also the psychological fortitude essential for effective leadership.

16. References Journals: Prerna , S., Apurva , M., & Susmita , H. (2022). Mental Health Status and Coping Among Students in Different Professional Courses. International Journal of Indian Psychology , 10(1): 945 951 .   Rakesh , K., Tahir , S., (2022) A Study of Impact of Stress upon Academic Performance and Health of MBA Students International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, 10(1), 2582 8568 .   Cohen, S., Kamarck , T., & Mermelstein , R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24, 385 396. Books:   Suja , R. N., Mrs (2004). Organizational Behaviour (Text & Cases) (2nd ed.). Himalaya Publishing House.   Trivedi , C. R. (2007). Mental Stress (1st ed.). Peacock Publishers. Weblinks : (2020). HANDBOOK OF STATISTICS, SRI SATHYA SAI DISTRICT . Govt. of Andhra Pradesh . https :// cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3647bba344396e7c8170902bcf2e15551/uploads/2022/04/2022041684.pdf ( 2018, November 29). MBA boy commits suicide due to parental pressure. Sakshi . https://www.sakshi.com/news/crime/mba-student-suicide-parents-anantapur-1139750