University life often presents significant stressors that can adversely affect students' academic performance, psychological well-being, and overall health. Effective stress management interventions are crucial to support this demographic. This article describes the development and psychometric validation of a stress management training module designed specifically for university students. The module's development followed a rigorous research and development (R&D) methodology ^{[26, 27}], incorporating expert reviews for content validity ^{[4, 18]} and pilot testing for practicality and initial efficacy. Data from the pilot study were analyzed to assess the module's impact on perceived stress levels using a standardized instrument ^[22]. The findings indicate that the developed module possesses strong content validity and demonstrates promising initial efficacy in reducing stress among university students. This validated module offers a structured and systematic approach to equip students with essential coping mechanisms ^[2], contributing to their mental health resilience and academic success.

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