Abstract
A considerable number of Pakistani youth wants to leave the country and settle in Western countries for better education and
job opportunities as revealed in the current study. Stress due to socio-economic, geo-political and various yet unknown
factors emerged as the major cause for brain drain. Present study was conducted in a public sector university of Lahore and
primary data is based on personal views and perceptions of individuals collected through semi-structured focused group
interviews. The population of the study was 1800 students enrolled in different degree programs and the purposive sample
consisted of 90 students. The stress levels of students were checked through questionnaire developed by International Stress
Management Association. Mild, moderate and high levels of stress were found to be existent among the sample population
with majority 79% suffering from high levels of stress and at a risk of physical and socio-academic failure. It was revealed
that majority 91% of the participants were not satisfied with the current socio-economic and political situation and that they
wanted to leave the country for good either through student visa or through permanent immigration. Hence stress is
impacting their social, emotional and personal lives.
Ayaz Muhammad Khan, Ali Mujahid Chaudary. (2014) Impact of Stress among Students of a Public Sector University, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 8, Issue 1.
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