The Effectiveness of Group Counseling in Reducing Academic Stress Among Students

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10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_74How to use a DOI?

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Group Counselling; Academic Stress; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Abstract

This study presents a systematic literature review examining the effectiveness of group counselling interventions in reducing academic stress among university students. Emphasizing cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), the review synthesizes findings from 22 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2024. Results indicate that CBT-based group interventions significantly reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns, while also enhancing positive emotions and problem-solving skills. Mindfulness-based and positive psychology interventions also demonstrate efficacy, offering holistic and resilience-focused approaches. Additionally, group counselling has been successfully applied to address specific academic problems, such as procrastination and burnout. Despite promising outcomes, the review identifies methodological limitations in current literature, including small sample sizes, non-randomized designs, and lack of cultural diversity and follow-up data. Online and mobile-based interventions emerge as accessible alternatives, though further validation is needed. The findings offer evidence-based insights for university counselling services and highlight critical areas for future research in student mental health interventions.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Isobeliana Musrini
AU  - Yunus Sirante
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - The Effectiveness of Group Counseling in Reducing Academic Stress Among Students
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 930
EP  - 942
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_74
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_74
ID  - Musrini2025
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