Transforming Student Success: The Impact of the StressSync Framework on Reducing Stress and Enhancing Academic Achievement

Abstract

Academic stress is a major trial encountered by higher education students. “StressSync” is a proposed framework for a stress management system, specifically tailored to university/college students to cope with academic work with the inclusion of a task navigator. To help students monitor their stress levels while concentrating on their academic responsibilities, this research suggests a mechanism. It is designed to provide students with access to real-time stress data that is derived from a variety of pertinent stressors. StressSync empowers students to take proactive measures to preserve their mental health by providing individualized stress-reduction techniques that are specifically catered to their needs. Additionally, the framework includes robust virtual community networks that will offer the social activities and resources needed to build relationships. To create a healthier and happier society, StressSync intends to support Omani college students in overcoming their academic obstacles and raising knowledge of appropriate stress management techniques. The methodologies used for this research project included qualitative research, persuasion in systems design, and design thinking models. Surveys, interviews, and research studies were used for the data collection process. A survey was undertaken to ask students about their experiences in utilizing the functionalities offered by StressSync and to validate the use of its features by university students. The results of these surveys were employed in hypothesis testing using the t-test and scatter graph analysis to find out if students would be likely to adopt the use of StressSync. The primary findings of the research were that learners were more likely to use these features that lower stress and help them refocus on their academic work.