The Relationship Between Self-control and Psychological Stress among College Students

The intensification of competition for further education and employment brought about by the development of the times has led to a sharp increase in psychological pressure on contemporary college students. The mental health of college students has become a social issue of common concern for parents and various groups in society. This article focuses on the relationship between self-control and psychological stress among college students. Through analysis of existing literature and research, it is found that college students with high levels of self-control are able to demonstrate stronger adaptability and lower psychological distress when facing academic, interpersonal, and economic pressures. This is mainly because individuals with higher self-control abilities have more disposable self-control resources compared to those with lower self-control abilities, so the resources allocated to psychological stress are more sufficient and can better control psychological stress. This study has important reference significance for alleviating psychological stress among college students and promoting the strengthening and improvement of student mental health education by the government and various social groups. In the future, further refinement can be made in the operationalization of the aforementioned variables to facilitate in-depth research on this topic.