Abstract
Studies have shown that elevated levels of stress can have a significant impact on an individual’s cognitive processes. This study evaluated the effects of stress on the perceived flight performance of collegiate aviators. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to group the participants into one of three stress groups (low, medium, or high). The study participants’ levels of perceived flight performance were also measured using a survey. The results of the study indicated that the low stress group and the medium stress group had perceived flight performance scores that were significantly higher than those of the high stress group. Additionally, a strong negative correlation was found between the participants’ stress levels and their perceived performance levels.
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