PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬

SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

March 24, 2024

MR. ELIAS B. TARAGUA

SHS English Teacher
Philippine International School-Qatar

Dear Mr. Taragua:

Greetings of peace!

We, the researchers of 11-STEM B, are partaking in a study entitled “Identifying Stress and Coping
Mechanisms Among the Philippine International School-Qatar Senior Debate Team During
Competitions.” This is done in partial fulfillment of our subject, Practical Research 1.

Moreover, our research aims to identify the factors of stress present in the senior debate team of the
Philippine International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize in order to further
enhance the development and performance of the debaters.

Hence, we are requesting your expertise to validate our research instrument for our study. The study’s
instrument will be a semi-structured one-on-one interview. Taking this into account, the researchers
need your assistance in validating the attached interview questions that will be used in our gathering of
data.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you and value your expertise. We await your
response with great anticipation.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

AARON JOHN A. TAN JOHN WILLORD V. MUNAR

Researcher Researcher

Noted By:

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 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

MR. MIKE EDISON B. PIOQUINTO MR. JOJO

L. CALAGUE
Practical Research 1 Teacher SHS Department Head
March 24, 2024

MS. RACHEL L. BABIANO

Guidance Counselor
Philippine International School-Qatar

Dear Ms. Babiano:

Greetings of peace!

We, the researchers of 11-STEM B, are partaking in a study entitled “Identifying Stress and Coping
Mechanisms Among the Philippine International School-Qatar Senior Debate Team During
Competitions.” This is done in partial fulfillment of our subject, Practical Research 1.

Moreover, our research aims to identify the factors of stress present in the senior debate team of the
Philippine International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize in order to further
enhance the development and performance of the debaters.

Hence, we are requesting your expertise to validate our research instrument for our study. The study’s
instrument will be a semi-structured one-on-one interview. Taking this into account, the researchers
need your assistance in validating the attached interview questions that will be used in our gathering of
data.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you and value your expertise. We await your
response with great anticipation.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

AARON JOHN A. TAN JOHN WILLORD V. MUNAR

Researcher Researcher

Noted By:

http://pis-qatar.com/ PISQ.qa PhilippineInternationalSchoolQatar

 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

MR. MIKE EDISON B. PIOQUINTO MR. JOJO

L. CALAGUE
Practical Research 1 Teacher SHS Department Head
March 24, 2024

MS. AIKKO P. GABOR

Debate Coach
Philippine International School-Qatar

Dear Ms. Gabor:

Greetings of peace!

We, the researchers of 11-STEM B, are partaking in a study entitled “Identifying Stress and Coping
Mechanisms Among the Philippine International School-Qatar Senior Debate Team During
Competitions.” This is done in partial fulfillment of our subject, Practical Research 1.

Moreover, our research aims to identify the factors of stress present in the senior debate team of the
Philippine International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize in order to further
enhance the development and performance of the debaters.

Hence, we are requesting your expertise to validate our research instrument for our study. The study’s
instrument will be a semi-structured one-on-one interview. Taking this into account, the researchers
need your assistance in validating the attached interview questions that will be used in our gathering of
data.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you and value your expertise. We await your
response with great anticipation.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

AARON JOHN A. TAN JOHN WILLORD V. MUNAR

Researcher Researcher

Noted By:

http://pis-qatar.com/ PISQ.qa PhilippineInternationalSchoolQatar

 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

MR. MIKE EDISON B. PIOQUINTO MR. JOJO

L. CALAGUE
Practical Research 1 Teacher SHS Department Head
March 24, 2024

MR. JOJO L. CALAGUE

Senior High School Department Head
Philippine International School-Qatar

Dear Mr. Calague:

Greetings of peace!

We, the undersigned researchers, are currently conducting a research entitled “Identifying Stress and
Coping Mechanisms Among the Philippine International School-Qatar Senior Debate Team During
Competitions.” Our research aims to identify the factors of stress present in the senior debate team of
the Philippine International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize, in order to further
enhance the development and performance of the debaters.

Hence, we are respectfully requesting permission from your office to allow us to conduct semi-
structured interviews with the Senior High School debate team. Their input will serve as the primary
source of information for our study.

Furthermore, we will ensure the integrity of our research by adhering to ethical guidelines. This
includes guaranteeing the confidentiality and anonymity of all participants, providing informed consent,
and providing the participants with the right to withdraw without repercussions. Overall, we will handle
the data with the utmost confidentiality, using it solely for the purpose of this research.

Your approval is essential for the completion of this study. If you have any concerns, or require
additional information about our research, do not hesitate to contact the research members via email at
tan.aaronj@pis-qatar.com.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

AARON JOHN A. TAN JOHN WILLORD V. MUNAR

Researcher Researcher

Noted By:

http://pis-qatar.com/ PISQ.qa PhilippineInternationalSchoolQatar

 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

MR. MIKE EDISON B. PIOQUINTO MR. JOJO

L. CALAGUE
Practical Research 1 Teacher SHS Department Head

March 24, 2024

MS. WILMA P. DOMIQUEL

Junior High School Department Head
Philippine International School-Qatar

Dear Ms. Domiquel:

Greetings of peace!

We, the undersigned researchers, are currently conducting a research entitled “Identifying Stress and
Coping Mechanisms Among the Philippine International School-Qatar Senior Debate Team During
Competitions.” Our research aims to identify the factors of stress present in the senior debate team of
the Philippine International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize, in order to further
enhance the development and performance of the debaters.

Hence, we are respectfully requesting permission from your office to allow us to conduct semi-
structured interviews with the Junior High School secondary debate team. Their input will serve as the
primary source of information for our study.

Furthermore, we will ensure the integrity of our research by adhering to ethical guidelines. This
includes guaranteeing the confidentiality and anonymity of all participants, providing informed consent,
and providing the participants with the right to withdraw without repercussions. Overall, we will handle
the data with the utmost confidentiality, using it solely for the purpose of this research.

Your approval is essential for the completion of this study. If you have any concerns, or require
additional information about our research, do not hesitate to contact the research members via email at
tan.aaronj@pis-qatar.com.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

AARON JOHN A. TAN JOHN WILLORD V. MUNAR

Researcher Researcher

http://pis-qatar.com/ PISQ.qa PhilippineInternationalSchoolQatar

 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

Noted By:

MR. MIKE EDISON B. PIOQUINTO MR. JOJO L. CALAGUE

Practical Research 1 Teacher SHS Department Head
Statement of the Problem

This study aims to identify the factors of stress present in the debaters at the Philippine
International School-Qatar and the coping mechanisms they utilize. Understanding how students cope
with this stress is crucial and the study’s findings would contribute to the development and performance
of the debaters.

Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What aspects of debate competitions contribute to stress among members of the senior
debate team in terms of environmental, psychological and physiological aspects?

2. How do these identified stressors affect the performance of senior debate team members
during competitions?

3. What coping mechanisms are utilized by debate team members in response to the
identified stress during competitions?

http://pis-qatar.com/ PISQ.qa PhilippineInternationalSchoolQatar

 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ‫المدرسة الفلبينية‬
SCHOOL - QATAR
P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar
DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018
)‫م‬.‫م‬.‫قطر (ذ‬-‫الدولية‬
(W.L.L.)

SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What aspects of debate competitions contribute to stress among members of the senior
debate team in terms of environmental, psychological, and physiological aspects?
Environmental Aspects:
 During the debate competition, what part of the environment contributes to your stress?
Psychological Aspects:
 What aspect of debate competition psychologically contributes to your stress?
How did you feel, and what were your thoughts at that moment?
Physiological Aspects:
 In terms of physiological reactions, what causes your stress physiologically?

2. How do these identified stressors affect the performance of senior debate team members
during competitions?
 What specific aspects of your debate performance are most affected by stress during
competitions?
 What changes in your debate performance have you noticed when experiencing stress?
3. What coping mechanisms are utilized by debate team members in response to stress
during competitions?
 What strategies or approaches do you employ to manage stress related to debate competitions?
 In your experience with debate competitions, how have you attempted to deal with stress, and
what have you learned from these experiences

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