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Academic Stress and Its Relationship to the Self-Concept Among Freshmen Students in the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

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Wenelyn Rosauro , Remedios Jongay , Rosel Jhane Tanulio , Kirby Madrigalejos , Trisha Kate Sulat , Lyka Pialante , Lee Mark Mejoy , Nathalie Anne Bindolo , Nea Jade Vicente , Resa DeJose , Mica Artocilla , Kristah Marie Gallego , Justine Denise Castillo , Cherry Escarilla , Krystle Marie Compuesto , Mary Criss Tus , Jhoselle Tus
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2026, 58 (9), 1192-1198, doi: 10.70838/pemj.580906, ISSN 2822-4353

Abstract

Academic stress and self-concept are critical factors influencing students’ academic adjustment, psychological well-being, and educational outcomes, particularly during the transition to higher education. This study examined the relationship between academic stress and self-concept among freshmen students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management program. Specifically, it sought to determine the levels of academic stress and self-concept and to investigate whether a significant relationship exists between these variables. The study employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design. A total of 60 freshmen students were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire that underwent expert validation to establish content validity and relevance. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were used to describe the respondents’ levels of academic stress and self-concept, while the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was utilized to determine the relationship between the variables. Results revealed that the respondents experienced an average level of academic stress (M = 3.44, SD = 0.68) and demonstrated an above-average level of self-concept (M = 3.84, SD = 0.77). Furthermore, the findings indicated a low positive but statistically significant relationship between academic stress and self-concept (r = .351, p = .006). The results suggest that students with stronger self-concepts may also experience higher levels of academic stress, possibly due to elevated personal expectations and achievement-oriented behaviors. The study highlights the importance of implementing institutional interventions that promote emotional regulation, resilience, stress management, and positive self-development among freshmen students. Such initiatives may contribute to improved academic adjustment, psychological well-being, and overall student success in higher education.
Keywords: self-concept, higher education, tourism management, academic stress, freshmen students
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Bibliographic Information

Wenelyn Rosauro, Remedios Jongay, Rosel Jhane Tanulio, Kirby Madrigalejos, Trisha Kate Sulat, Lyka Pialante, Lee Mark Mejoy, Nathalie Anne Bindolo, Nea Jade Vicente, Resa DeJose, Mica Artocilla, Kristah Marie Gallego, Justine Denise Castillo, Cherry Escarilla, Krystle Marie Compuesto, Mary Criss Tus, Jhoselle Tus, (2026). Academic Stress and Its Relationship to the Self-Concept Among Freshmen Students in the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 58(9): 1192-1198
Bibtex Citation
@article{wenelyn_rosauro2026pemj,
author = {Wenelyn Rosauro and Remedios Jongay and Rosel Jhane Tanulio and Kirby Madrigalejos and Trisha Kate Sulat and Lyka Pialante and Lee Mark Mejoy and Nathalie Anne Bindolo and Nea Jade Vicente and Resa DeJose and Mica Artocilla and Kristah Marie Gallego and Justine Denise Castillo and Cherry Escarilla and Krystle Marie Compuesto and Mary Criss Tus and Jhoselle Tus},
title = {Academic Stress and Its Relationship to the Self-Concept Among Freshmen Students in the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2026},
volume = {58},
number = {9},
pages = {1192-1198},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.580906},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/8241}
}
APA Citation
Rosauro, W., Jongay, R., Tanulio, R.J., Madrigalejos, K., Sulat, T.K., Pialante, L., Mejoy, L.M., Bindolo, N.A., Vicente, N.J., DeJose, R., Artocilla, M., Gallego, K.M., Castillo, J.D., Escarilla, C., Compuesto, K.M., Tus, M.C., Tus, J., (2026). Academic Stress and Its Relationship to the Self-Concept Among Freshmen Students in the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 58(9), 1192-1198. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.580906

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