The Influence of Stress and Academic Performance on Non-Essential Shopping Behaviors In University Students
Presenter Major
psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Start Date
26-4-2024 10:45 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 11:30 AM
Description (Abstract)
Coping mechanisms are strategies and behaviors that can be used to manage stress. These mechanisms vary from person to person. Retail therapy is shopping with the purpose of improving one’s mood. Previous research implies that there is a link between stress and compulsive buying behaviors, as compulsive buyers tend to feel a sense of relief after shopping. This study looks at the relationship between stress levels, academic performance, and non-essential shopping behaviors in university students. I will be recruiting 30-60 psychology students from Molloy University (aged 18-40) to participate. Participants will be presented with vignettes depicting scenarios varying in stress levels (high/low) and academic performance (good/poor). Using a Likert scale, participants will rate their likelihood of engaging in non-essential shopping in each vignette. The data collection process is currently in progress and is expected to be done by the scheduled presentation. Through this project, the goal is to provide insight into how stress levels and academic performance influence shopping habits using the vignettes to simulate real life scenarios. Anticipated limitations include small sample size and limited diversity among participants, which may limit the generalizability of findings.
Keywords
Coping mechanisms, Retail therapy, Academic performance, Non-essential shopping, Compulsive buying, Stress, Academic stress
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Study
The Influence of Stress and Academic Performance on Non-Essential Shopping Behaviors In University Students
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Coping mechanisms are strategies and behaviors that can be used to manage stress. These mechanisms vary from person to person. Retail therapy is shopping with the purpose of improving one’s mood. Previous research implies that there is a link between stress and compulsive buying behaviors, as compulsive buyers tend to feel a sense of relief after shopping. This study looks at the relationship between stress levels, academic performance, and non-essential shopping behaviors in university students. I will be recruiting 30-60 psychology students from Molloy University (aged 18-40) to participate. Participants will be presented with vignettes depicting scenarios varying in stress levels (high/low) and academic performance (good/poor). Using a Likert scale, participants will rate their likelihood of engaging in non-essential shopping in each vignette. The data collection process is currently in progress and is expected to be done by the scheduled presentation. Through this project, the goal is to provide insight into how stress levels and academic performance influence shopping habits using the vignettes to simulate real life scenarios. Anticipated limitations include small sample size and limited diversity among participants, which may limit the generalizability of findings.
