Aims: This study aims to identify occupational stressors, their impact and coping mechanisms adopted by student audiologists.

Method: Thirty-five student audiologists enrolled in an Audiology program across twelve locations, including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America were recruited for this study.

Results: Thematic analysis of open-ended responses showed clinic-related stressors such as time, management, clinical procedures and equipment as the primary sources of stress. Most student audiologists reported the negative effects of stress with health, behavioural and worklife balance aspects to be adversely affected. Social interactions and physical activities were identified as the most common coping mechanisms used to overcome stress.

Conclusion: Student audiologists are affected by occupational stress and adopt several coping mechanisms to manage stressors.