Percepção de estresse em alunos ingressantes alojados da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Campus Seropédica

Abstract

The beginning of university life is a personal growth and professional choice. At this time, young people are more susceptible to the impact of changes and daily break with the family. The family and social detachment can contribute to emotional imbalance, since it is a very peculiar moment in the individual life, usually synchronized with the changes and adaptations proper to the transition from adolescence to adulthood life, which can lead to stress, as well as the quality of the student assistance. This study aimed to investigate the stress perception in incoming students. This research was based on a qualitative and exploratory approach with the participation of 54 incoming students housed at Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, ranging from 18 to 25 years old. The questionnaires were analyzed and categorized according to content analysis. The results were 46.21% (f=61) for happiness/positive emotions and 43.94% (f=58) for satisfaction/ achievement in relation to university admission. Negative emotions were 9.85% (f=13) of responses during the first period, and negative emotions were 36.54% (f=38), with anxiety being the largest response. As for the changes in feelings during the first period of the University, 24.14% (f=35) answered they have changed, while 12.41% (f=18) answered no changes. 51.64% (f=110) of the responses were attributed to good interpersonal relationships in student house, but coexistence was difficult for 45.83% (f=66). 62.96% (f=68) pointed out the convenience of student house. In contrast, 46.49% (f=53) highlighted the lack of infrastructure. In conclusion, student assistance influences the academic performance, as well as infrastructural conditions, the later of great importance. Institutional measures are needed to ensure adequate student housing in order to prevent stress. It is suggested further study on stress perception of housed student in other academic periods