Perceived Stress Profiles Among Italian University Students: A Multivariate Approach.

ABSTRACT: Background: Perceived stress occurs when environmental demands are appraised as exceeding an individual's coping resources, triggering emotional dysregulation and physiological hyperactivation with adverse mental and physical outcomes. University students are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress due to academic pressure, social transitions, and lifestyle changes. Despite increasing attention to mental health in higher education, data on perceived stress among Italian university students remain limited. This study aimed to assess stress profiles using the Italian Perceived Stress Scale-Revised (IPSS-R) and to explore associations with sociodemographic and academic variables. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among 2.103 undergraduate and m

SUBMITTER: Micheluzzi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature