• Sridevi S.
• Dr. K. Govind

Excessive and chronic stress has negative effects that affect the physiological functions of the body, triggering various diseases and slow down futuristic thinking. The present empirical study aimed to assess and analyze the relationship between Life orientation and Perceived stress among university students, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. The sample consisted of 100 students aged between 18 years to 23 years (boys 50, girls-50). The primary data were collected by using the Perceived stress scale developed by Cohan (1985) and the Revised Life Orientation Test (Scheier and Carver1994). For statistical analysis t-test, Pearson correlation applied by using SPSS 20. 0 Version. The result of the present study revealed that girls are better Life orientation and high perceived stress than boys, simultaneously there is no gender difference in Life orientation and perceived stress. 21to 23 years old students have high perceived stress than 18 to 20 years old. Result also revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between Life orientation and Perceived stress.

age, gender, perceived stress, life orientation, empirical studies, university students.

"Relationship between Perceived Stress and Life Orientation among University Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.228-236, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908647.pdf

"Relationship between Perceived Stress and Life Orientation among University Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp228-236, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908647.pdf