CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED AND COPING MECHANISM

IN SHS STUDENTS IN BUENAVISTA

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Quantitative Research

presented to the faculty of

BUENAVISTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Matabao, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte

in partial fulfillment of the requirements in

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Researchers:

BALCUEVA, JESSA MAE T.

BALINGIT ROSEBEL B.

INDONG CHULO T.

ORBINES JORDAN T.

GRADE 12- BRUNER

JEANNE E. FORSUELO
RESEARCH ADVISER

O CTOBER 12, 2023

 CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Background

I. Introduction

The Transition to Senior High School (SHS) Marks A Pivotal Stage

in The Education Journey of Students, Encompassing Critical Changes in
Academic, Social, And Personal Domains. As Students Enter This Phase,
They Encounter A "Myriad of Challenges That Can Significantly Influence
Their Overall Well-Being and Academic Performance. These Challenges
Can Range from Academic Pressures, Social Adjustment. Financial
Constraints, And Psychological Stressors, Among Others Understanding
the Spectrum of Challenge and The Coping Mechanisms Adopted by SHS
Student Is Imperative to Devise Effective Strategies That Promote Their
Resilience, Mental Health, And Academic Success.
The challenges experienced by SHS of Buenavista National High
School students can vary widely and may include academic, social,
emotional, and financial difficulties. These challenges can affect students'
overall educational experience and future prospects. To address these
challenges effectively, it is crucial to identify and analyze them
comprehensively. Furthermore, exploring the coping mechanisms
employed by SHS students can provide insights into how they manage and
overcome these challenges, contributing to their resilience and success.
This Research Paper endeavors to investigate and comprehensively
analyze the challenges faced by SHS students. Elucidating their nature
frequently and impact, additionally it seeks to delve into the coping
mechanism employed by students to navigate these challenges and
maintain a balanced academic and personal life by exploring interplay of
challenge in coping strategies, this paper aims to shed light on the
resilience and adaptability of SHS students and provide valuable insights
for educator, parents and policymakers.
 II. Statement Of the Problem

The aim of this study is to determine the challenges encountered by

senior high school students and their coping mechanisms at Buenavista
National High School.

Specifically, it will seek to answer the following;

1. What are the challenges encountered by the Senior High School

students in Buenavista National High School?
2. To what extent do these challenges affect the students?
3. What are the coping mechanisms used by the senior high school
students to deal with those challenges?

III. Significance of the Study

The results of the study will be valuable and significant to the following
people:

Students: This study can give an instant vocabulary to the students on

how to avoid challenges in life.
Teacher: This study can provide different information to all teachers to
help them decide how to treat their students who are having difficulties.
Parents: This study will provide a varied information on how to avoid
difficulties or challenges in life.
Future Researchers: This study will offer a variety of facts and
information that may be used as sources or as a foundation for data.

IV. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The scope of this study is to signify the challenges and coping
mechanism on 50 senior high school respondents at Buenavista
National High School, Matabao Buenavista Agusan del Norte. This will
be conducted during the school year 2023-2024 through survey
questionnaires.
 CHAPTER 2

Conceptual Framework and Review of Related Literature and Studies

This chapter shows the conceptual framework of the study and

includes discussions about related literature and studies as well as the
definition of terms.

I. Introduction

IV DV

CHALLENGES
ENCOUNTERED
SENIOR HIGH
AND COPING
STUDENTS
MECHANISM

Figure 1.
Conceptual Model of the Study

This study utilizes the Independent Variable (IV) and Dependent

Variable (DV) model. The Independent Variable is consisted of Challenges
Encountered. The acts as the potential predictors of the outcome under
Dependent Variable.

The Dependent Variable is consisting of Senior High School

Students. This outcome variable is dependent on the effects of challenges
they encountered among the Respondents. A possible relationship of the
Independent Variable (IV) and Dependent Variable (DV) is explored.
 II. Review Of Related Literature and Studies

1.1. CHALLENGES
We are complex beings living complex lives in which we are not always
able to cope up with the difficulties that we face. As a result, we are subject
to feelings of tension and stress. Anspaugh, Hamrick, and Rosato (2003)
shared the view that stress came in several forms and affected people of all
ages and walks of life.

This implies that stress is a part of life and has many causes, and that
the degree of stress in our lives is greatly dependent on factors such as the
physical health of the individual, the quality of interpersonal relationships,
the number of commitments and responsibilities we shoulder, the degree of
others' dependence on and expectations of us, the amount of support we
receive from others, and the number of changes of traumatic events we go
through. This means that life itself is stress related, depending on the
individual's lifestyle and the level of cultural development.

College students are not exempted to this scenario. Oftentimes, most

students struggle in their academic preparation. College is a stressful time
for many students as they go through the process of adapting to new
educational and social environments. However, it is believed that certain
factors may allow some students to succeed academically, such as stress
coping skills. Coping skills are factors that determine how a person
responds to a task and how well they succeed (Pajares, 2002). When an
individual has a sense of control over the stressful situation, they are more
likely to respond to the situation with confidence (Aspinwall & Taylor, 1992).

1.2. COPING MECHANISM

Coping strategies are ways of handling stressful and troublesome
circumstances, and students need to develop coping strategies to manage
encountered stress. Coping is described as the thoughts and activities
used to deal with stressful events in internal and external aspects. It is a
phrase that distinguishes conscious and deliberate act mobilization from
'defense mechanisms,' which are subconscious or unconscious adaptive
reactions aimed at reducing or tolerating stress (Algorani & Gupta, 2021). If
students are not able to manage stress, the stressors coming from different
kinds of problems can affect the ability of students to perform (Rogers &
Yassin, 2003 cited by Guevarra & Cimanes, 2017). This COVID-19
pandemic has hugely affected students, not just on their mental well-being
but also the quality of learning they are receiving. In order to succeed in
distant learning in the midst of the current crisis, students use a variety of
coping mechanisms (Rotas & Cahapay, 2020). The endorsement of social
connection by students during this pandemic, predicted important well-
being outcomes like developing new habits, maintaining social
relationships, and attempting new activities to compensate for an absence
of rigidity (Logel et al., 2021). Strategies were used to cope with the
problems they’re facing and according to Barrot (2021), the strategies that
was frequently used were resource management and utilization, help-
seeking, time management, technical aptitude enhancement, and learning
environment control which helped students cope with the challenges they
experience on their learning environment at home and technological
literacy and competency. According to Lucky (2015), in tough and stressful
circumstances, the coping mechanisms that the students perform are
reading (novels, inspirational books, and news bulletins), viewing movies
and documentaries, playing (sports, music, instruments, and computer
games), using social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), and
practicing religion and spirituality. Students that experience distance
learning challenges, cope by active coping, positive reframing, emotional
and instrumental support, self-distraction, religion venting, denial, and
acceptance (Kwaah, 2017). Overall, students that experience difficulties
cope by engaging in various and different coping mechanisms to relieve the
complexities of reality.

III. Definition of Terms

The following terminologies used in this study;

Challenges- something new and difficult which requires great effort and
determination.
Coping mechanism- is to deal with and overcome struggles and
difficulties in life. It is a way for us to maintain our mental and emotional
well-being.
Encountered- unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something
difficult or hostile).
Students- a person formally engaged in learning, especially one
enrolled in a school or college.
Effect- a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other
cause.

CHAPTER III
 RESEARCH METHOLOGY

This section outlines the systematic approach taken to ensure the

reliability and validity of our findings, setting the stage for a focused
exploration of our research questions.

I. RESEARCH DESIGN

Research Design is the framework of research method and

techniques chosen by a researcher to conduct a study. The design
allows researchers to sharpen the research methods suitable for
the subject matter and set up their studies for success.

II. RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

The participants of this study are the Senior High School
students in Buenavista National High School of Agusan Del Norte.
They were selected to participate in our study as respondents in
order to learn about the difficulties that students encounter and the
coping strategies, they employ in order to recognize problems and
find solutions. The participants are Grade 12 students who confront
several hurdles in their academic lives. The researchers are
interested in learning about the experiences of these students when
they meet difficulties.
III. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
The method that was used in choosing the respondents was
purposive sampling picking all the cases that meet the criterion. The
researcher will choose the purpose sampling, considering that the
population of respondents is small and there are lots to consider on
securing the respondents participants.
IV. INSTRUMENT OFTHE STUDY

In this section, we outline the design and implementation of our

survey questionnaire, emphasizing its role in capturing the diverse
perspectives of participants. By employing this instrument, we aim to
elicit quantitative responses that contribute to a comprehensive
understanding of the phenomena under investigation.

V. STATISTICAL TREATMENT
 In this section, we delve into the utilization of frequency
distribution as a pivotal instrument in our study. By presenting the
occurrence of distinct values and their frequencies, we aim to unravel
patterns, tendencies, and central tendencies within our data. The
strategic application of frequency distribution enhances the
interpretability of our quantitative findings, providing a foundational
framework for a more in-depth statistical exploration.

VI. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

This section delineates the systematic approach undertaken to

capture quantitative insights into the multifaceted aspects of student
life. From defining the sample population to employing specific survey
instruments or structured interviews, each step in our data gathering
procedure is meticulously designed to explore challenges faced by
students and the corresponding coping strategies.