A Research

Presented to the Faculty of

Delfin Albano High School-Main

CASE STUDY

"FACTORS INFLUENCING ANXIETY OF JUNIOR STUDENTS IN

DELFIN ALBANO HIGH SCHOOL AMID E-LEARNING"

Introduction

Our social well-being, psychological, and emotional are all part of our mental

health. It has an effect on our senses most importantly in the way we think, feel, and act. It also

influences how we deal with stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. Today,

covid-19 pandemic has presented many challenges to students, education. Childrens/ students

already coping with mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to changes and

now we are learning about the broad impacts on students as a result of schools being closed,

physical distancing and other unexpected changes to their lives. Mental health is vital at all

stages of life, meaning all of the people can be affected by this type of disorder. There are

various types of mental health issues, and one of that is Anxiety Disorder, They affect how

people process emotional responses and continue to act, as well as causing physical effects,

extreme anxiety can have a significant impact on daily life. Anxiety disorders are a group of

mental health diagnoses that cause severe nervousness, sadness, discomfort, and feel anxious.

According to a survey by Cao et al. (2020), which includes 7143 participants of

college students, found around 25% of students are suffering from severe anxiety due to e-
Learning crack-up. The younger students, specifically those in the age group of 17 to 18 years

old, were more anxious compared to the older ones. As we all know, the youngsters are always

active on social media and the information shared on social media as well as dealing with

distance learning have plays a vital role in increasing the anxiety level of the students. Despite

the fact that social media gives easy access to information, which can be essential during the

lockdowns, the active aspect of social media can be exhausting and may affect the students’

mental health. This will affect students who were staying alone experiencing the highest anxiety

levels compared to those staying with family and friends like those who chooses to stay in a

boarding house for a faster access of signal. As it is, those staying alone are usually away from

their loved ones and the sudden threat to their safety and security during this pandemic can

make students feel lonelier. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a “social

recession”—a continual pattern of social distancing, beyond the immediate pandemic, that is

creating a lack of emotional support and broader societal effects, which include increased

anxiety levels. (. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 6206) this research was conducted to determine

the different factors that might be affecting the student's anxiety and it seeks to determine the

following:

1) What is the profile of the respondents in terms of the following?

a. Age

b. Civil Status

c. Address (rural or urban)

d. Material used in online learning

2) What are sources of anxiety among Delfin Albano High School (Junior) students?
3) How do they overcome anxiety?

4. How do the school authorities address this issue?

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE

(1)The odds of anxiety were higher among the female students compared to that among

the male students. This finding is similar to that of [49,50]. Females generally express emotions

to a greater extent than males do, and the recent pandemic may have exacerbated this situation.

Studies indicate that females’ uncertainty tolerance threshold is lower than that of males, and

crossing that threshold triggers undue stress and anxiety. Female students may further be

subject to lesser coping strategies in times of uncertainty and stressful situations. (49. Azad, N.;

Shahid, A.; Abbas, N.; Shaheen, A.; Munir, N. Anxiety and depression in medical students of a

private medical college. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad 2017, 29, 123–127. 50. Mirza, I.;

Jenkins, R. Risk factors, prevalence, and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders in

Pakistan: A systematic review. BMJ 2004, 328, 794. [CrossRef]) (2) In this study, the younger

students, specifically those in the age group of 17 to 18 years, were more anxious compared to

the older ones. As widely known, the youngsters are constantly on social media and the

information shared on social media could have played a pivotal role in increasing the anxiety

level of the students [46]. Although social media gives easy access to information, which can be

essential during the lockdowns, the “always-on” facet of social media can be exhausting and

may take a toll on students’ mental health. The flow of risk-elevating messages on social media

that are portrayed in a very negative manner could trigger anxiety; 24/7 media coverage may

make it seem like COVID-19 is omnipresent as well. (Xiang, Y.T.; Yang, Y.; Li, W.; Zhang,
L.; Zhang, Q.; Cheung, T.; Ng, C.H. Timely mental health care for the 2019 novel coronavirus

outbreak is urgently needed. Lancet Psychiatry 2020, 7, 228–229. [CrossRef]) (3) Students who

were staying alone experienced the highest anxiety levels compared to those staying with

family and friends. As it is, those staying alone are usually away from their loved ones and the

sudden threat to their safety and security during this pandemic could have made these students

feel lonelier and posed challenges from multiple angles. Tracking prolonged loneliness and

swift interventions are imperative in reducing feelings of anxiety as they endorse a sense of

belonging. Building and maintaining relationships is pivotal for mental and social well-being

and is one of the hallmarks of student life. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created

a “social recession”—a continual pattern of social distancing, beyond the immediate pandemic,

that is creating a lack of emotional support and broader societal effects, which include increased

anxiety levels. (. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 6206)

Conclusion

This research is a qualitative approach which data has been collected. It was conducted

via questionnaire survey in gathering data’s from the respondents in order to validate their

insights and reasoning about. This study was conducted and to be answered only by the third

year students of Cagayan State University- Andrews campus. Third year students are mix of

students from the old curriculum and the new curriculum. But most of them are known to be the

kto12 pioneers and soon be the next batch of graduating students next school year in the

College of Hospitality Management.

 Asking permission from the respondents before the researchers floated questionnaires.

The researchers floated their questionnaires to the third year student via personal messages. For

them to be fully aware about the purpose and usage of their answers and insights to our research

study.