Roles of Students’ Religious Groups in Stress Management among Undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

The study identified sources of stress among students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife and assessed forms of support students' religious groups provided to the students in assisting students in stress management. Primary data were used for the study. Qualitative method which made use of in-depth interview guide was employed to collect data from 30 Students' Religious Groups Leaders. The data were collected from undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, and selected through stratified and purposive sampling techniques. The study concluded that students' religious groups played vital roles which complemented the statutory functions of stress reduction and management by the university.