Authors : Sukarni; Nunuk Suryanti; Putri Wulandini

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8366578

Abstract : Social support affects health by protecting individuals against the negative effects of severe stress. People with good social support have a tendency not to ignore stress because they know they will get help from others and vice versa, with social support that is not good it will exacerbate the stress they experience. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support and stress levels in final year students at the Faculty of Teaching and Education, Islamic University of Riau. This type of research is quantitative with the research design being correlation. The population in this study was 120 final year students, and the sample taken was 114 respondents. Research using a questionnaire. The data obtained was processed using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results of the study obtained a P Value of 0.014 meaning a P Value <0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between social support and stress levels in final year students at the Faculty of Teaching and Education, Islamic University of Riau. Suggestion: Final year students are expected to be able to manage the stress they experience in order to prevent stress.

Keywords : Social support, stress level, final year students.