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Med Educ January 2020 PMID 31509282

The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning.

Joy R Rudland, Clinton Golding, Tim J Wilkinson

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13
Peak: 4 in Jan 2022
across 3 sources since Sep 2019

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21,625
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Sep 2019 – May 2025

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What people are saying

The group shows strong interest and agreement with the idea that stress can enhance learning, exemplified by comments like 'So interesting!' and references to new concepts such as 'eustress.' The tone ranges from curiosity to enthusiasm, with posts sharing resources and insights, indicating a meaningful but moderate impact on their perspectives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that stress can be beneficial for learning, with mentions of the 'stress paradox' and positive effects.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high engagement with the topic, expressing curiosity about concepts like 'eustress' versus 'distress' and sharing enthusiasm for reading the article.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal reflections, recommendations, and mentions of related videos, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions and encourages further exploration of stress's role in education, but the overall influence appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This article challenges the common belief that stress is always harmful to learning, highlighting that stress can also have positive effects, like promoting growth and development.
  • It introduces the concept of eustress, or good stress, as a helpful form of stress that can motivate and challenge learners, contrasting it with distress, which is negative.
  • The authors emphasize that understanding and managing stress intentionally can enhance learning experiences, suggesting that educators should view stress more holistically to better support students.
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Cynthia Brame
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The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning https://t.co/ynvXw9KG4k Another thing to read!

Jul 9, 2021 · 5 likes · 390 followers View post →
Benjamin Kinnear
@Midwest_MedPeds · X

So interesting! I've never thought about the diff b/w "eustress" & "distress" when thinking about how stress influences learning. Worth a read! #MedEd @MedEd_Journal @joyrudland @tim_wilkinson The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning https://t.co/NcAzhhQx4U

Sep 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,925 followers View post →
Ken Masters
@itmeded · X

Another interesting video related to #Meded from @MedEdFlamingo. This time, on #stress in Meded. https://t.co/HYXYmwNDGs

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,655 followers View post →
Medical Education Flamingo, MD, PhD
@MedEdFlamingo · X

New Video! I publish a #MedEd video on every 15th of the months. This month's video is "The #Stress Paradox: How Stress Can Be Good for #Learning". It was a @MedEd_Journal article that explores the myth that stress is always bad for learning. https://t.co/N1bIBVJUpp

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,333 followers View post →
Lawrence Sherman
@meducate · X

RT @itmeded: Another interesting video related to #Meded from @MedEdFlamingo. This time, on #stress in Meded. https://t.co/HYXYmwNDGs

Jan 15, 2022 · 1 share · 6,893 followers View post →
Maxime Gignon
@pr_gignon · X

The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning. https://t.co/5FrQ8xbedz

Sep 29, 2022 · 5,225 followers View post →

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Ravi Jung
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The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning - Rudland - 2020 - Medical Education - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/kkX6YUjIX4

May 27, 2025 · 67 followers View post →
Ravi Jung
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The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning - PubMed https://t.co/lNRy4umohF

May 27, 2025 · 67 followers View post →
HMM
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@gerrydiamond71 Do you mean distressed ? Also that learning maybe inhibited not necessary completely prevented ? https://t.co/qvuWPLDk6R

Sep 6, 2023 · 440 followers View post →
Maxime Gignon
@pr_gignon · X

The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning. https://t.co/5FrQ8xbedz

Sep 29, 2022 · 5,225 followers View post →
Lawrence Sherman
@meducate · X

RT @itmeded: Another interesting video related to #Meded from @MedEdFlamingo. This time, on #stress in Meded. https://t.co/HYXYmwNDGs

Jan 15, 2022 · 1 share · 6,893 followers View post →
Ken Masters
@itmeded · X

Another interesting video related to #Meded from @MedEdFlamingo. This time, on #stress in Meded. https://t.co/HYXYmwNDGs

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,655 followers View post →
Medical Education Flamingo, MD, PhD
@MedEdFlamingo · X

New Video! I publish a #MedEd video on every 15th of the months. This month's video is "The #Stress Paradox: How Stress Can Be Good for #Learning". It was a @MedEd_Journal article that explores the myth that stress is always bad for learning. https://t.co/N1bIBVJUpp

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,333 followers View post →
Cynthia Brame
@CynthiaBrame · X

The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning https://t.co/ynvXw9KG4k Another thing to read!

Jul 9, 2021 · 5 likes · 390 followers View post →
Benjamin Kinnear
@Midwest_MedPeds · X

So interesting! I've never thought about the diff b/w "eustress" & "distress" when thinking about how stress influences learning. Worth a read! #MedEd @MedEd_Journal @joyrudland @tim_wilkinson The stress paradox: how stress can be good for learning https://t.co/NcAzhhQx4U

Sep 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,925 followers View post →