Peer Pressure, Academic Stress and Self-Regulation among College Students.

This study investigates the relationships among college students' self-regulation, academic stress, and peer pressure. A suitable sample of 206 college students, aged 18 to 25, from different institutions in Bengaluru was used, and information was gathered using electronic and social media distribution of questionnaires. The Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SSRQ), Perception of Academic Stress (PAS), and Peer Pressure Questionnaire-Revised (PPQ-R) were utilized to collect data. To find correlations and regression effects, a quantitative research technique with a descriptive design was adopted, and data was analyzed using SPSS. The findings showed that among college students, there were notable correlations and variations between peer pressure and academic stress, academic stress and self-regulation, and peer pressure and self-regulation. Furthermore, academic stress was significantly impacted by peer pressure, while no discernible effect was seen on self-regulation. These results highlight the complex relationships that impact college students and highlight how crucial it is to deal with peer pressure and academic stress to promote healthy self-regulation and general well-being.