Stress index
Stress , what do graduate professionals * worry about ?
How stressed are graduate professionals ?
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Extremely high :
7.75 %
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High :
17.21 %
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Medium :
30.83 %
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Low :
31.9 %
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Extremely low :
12.52 %
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What are the leading causes of stress ?
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Balancing working and home life :
938
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Unreliable electricity supply :
1 039
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Job security :
1 326
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Possible impact of new COVID-19 variants and other diseases :
1 125 1 256
High cost of living ( petrol and food prices ):
How does stress affect graduate professionals ?
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Emotionally :
50.03 %
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Physically :
32.70 %
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Mentally :
50.51 %
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None of these :
9.11 %
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Stress-coping mechanisms
Taking a break or leave from work :
26.17 %
Speaking to a professional :
11.05 %
Speaking to a family member / friend :
28.95 %
Physical exercise :
55.12 %
Finding a hobby to keep busy :
32.81 %
Other :
14.58 %
Which sporting activity helps you destress ?
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Golf :
12.38 %
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Hiking :
44.05 %
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Running :
24.39 %
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Biking :
19.17 %
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* For more information , read the article on page 28 .
* This annual survey was conducted among 1 476 South African professionals across various industries .