Psychosocial challenges and coping mechanisms among students resident in hostels in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Abstract
This study examined the psychosocial challenges and coping mechanisms among student-residents in hostels at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The research was guided by three research questions and one null hypothesis, tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey design, and a sample of 341 students was selected from a population of 4,700 hostel residents using stratified sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled
Fields of Study & Subjects
Student Stress and Coping
Problem Solving Skills Development
Higher Education Research Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Home Science
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 16–21
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026