Abstract
This study aimed to examine the influence it is to study skills
and academic‐related stress in the academic performance of the
students of the university. A descriptive research project was used. The
study was carried out among students of engineering at the University
of Dire Dawa. The study involved 400 students of the engineering
bachelor's degrees, one hundred and from the second to the 5th year
which has been evaluated for the academic stress and to study skills. A
random sample is used to select objects for the study of the system.
Three tools were used: Tool I: Socio‐demographic Profile Sheet, Tool II:
Study Skills Assessment Questionnaire, Tool III: Perceived Stress Scale.
The results of this study showed that the students performed well in all
the subjects, except for the time‐management method and writing skills.
More than two‐thirds of the surveyed students have a low level of
stress. Academic stress is higher in senior and female students. There
was a negative correlation between the student’s stress and their study
skills. Statistically significant relationships were found between
academic performance, study skills and the stress level of the students
surveyed.