Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Resilience among Counselling Students Towards Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic
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resilience, perceived stress, counselling students , COVID-19 pandemicAbstract
This study investigates the relationship between perceived stress and resilience among counselling students during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional education abruptly shifted to online learning. The pandemic induced uncertainties and psychological distress, making adaptation crucial. A correlational design was employed, involving 169 counselling students selected through random sampling. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Resilience Assessment Tool 43 (RAT 43) were used, both demonstrating validity and reliability. Results indicate moderate stress and high resilience among the students. Specific resilience domains (Belonging and Learning) were associated with perceived stress, and changes in stress levels significantly correlated with changes in these resilience domains, with the Belonging domain exhibiting the most notable enhancement in resilience levels. Understanding the dynamics between stress and resilience in the context of online learning during the pandemic is crucial for supporting the mental health of counselling students.
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