Study, recreation and stress in psychology students in virtual mode.

Abstract

Study habits, recreation, and academic stress were studied in first semester Psychology students from a private university in Mérida during the COVID 19 pandemic with a quantitative approach, exploratory design with a descriptive scope. 21 students partic ipated: 15(71.43%)  women and 6 men (28.57%) between 17 and 21 years old. Three digitalized questionnaires were used in Google Forms: Study Habits, Recreational Activities in Times of Contingency, and Academic Stress. The study found that most students sho wed good study habits, but faced distractions and academic stress at a moderate high level, especially with online classes. They spent more time on their cell phones, exercised at home, and experienced greater organization and pressure.