Students’ Stress Scale (S.S. Scale): (Bilingual)

The Students’ Stress Scale is designed to measure stress levels among students aged 16-21 across six key areas. This scale consists of 30 items presented in a Likert-type rating format, allowing students to indicate the degree of stress they experience in each area. The scale is bilingual (Hindi & English) and demonstrates high reliability and validity for assessing stress.

Six Important Areas Measured by the Students’ Stress Scale:

1. Academic Stress: Assesses stress related to academic performance, exams, assignments, and educational expectations.

2. Financial Stress: Measures stress due to financial constraints, including managing personal expenses and tuition fees.

3. Vocational Stress: Focuses on stress related to career choices, job opportunities, and future vocational aspirations.

4. Family Stress: Evaluates stress originating from family dynamics, expectations, and responsibilities at home.

5. Social Stress: Assesses stress linked to social relationships, peer pressure, and interactions within the social environment.

6. Emotional Stress: Measures stress associated with emotional regulation, anxiety, and coping with personal challenges.

This scale is an important tool for identifying the specific stressors affecting students, facilitating targeted interventions and support for managing stress effectively.