STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING STRESS AMONG COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ASPIRANTS

Abstract

This study focuses on the examination of stress management among aspirants preparing for competitive examinations. The researchers have outlined objectives such as assessing the level of stress management among the aspirants. To highlight the modifications in stress management between male and female aspirants and computing the differences in stress management among those preparing for UPSC, TNPSC and Railway exams. A descriptive survey method was employed and stratified purposive sampling was used to select 120 participants from various institutions in Chennai city. The results were analyzed through percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and ANOVA. The analysis revealed no significant difference in stress management between male and female aspirants nor among those preparing for UPSC, TNPSC, and Railway exams. Nonetheless, a significant interaction was observed between gender and the type of competitive aspirants regarding their stress management.