Stress

1. Causes
(a) Historical
(i) Changes in society = faced paced communication =>
pressure to perform to a high level => stress
(b) Psychological / social
1. Increased usage of social media => pressure to be seen
to live well => stress
(2) Effects
(a) Negative
(i) Psychological / social
a. Tension in relationships and stress in terms of work
performance
(ii) Physical
a. Illness and health problems
(b) Positive
(i) Psychological / social
a. Better performance at work or at school