Stress Eating:

A phenomenological
study
NAME: GAUIS LAURENCE B. CARAOA
COURSE: MAED-ADS
SUBJECT: ADVANCE METHODS OF RESEARCH
PROFESSOR: MARK N. ABADIANO, PH.D
 Abstract:

 To unlock the reason why people turn to food to

relieved stress or cope with unpleasant emotion.
 Introduction

 Stress, either physiological or biological, is an

organism's response to a stressor such as an
environmental condition. Stress is the body's
method of reacting to a condition such as a threat,
challenge or physical and psychological barrier.
 Eating may feel good in the moment, but the
feelings that causes the eating are still there. And
you sometimes feel worse than you did before
because of eating a lot.
 The researcher chooses to have this kind of
research to helped identify that is the underlying
reasons that leads to this kind of phenomenon,
which leads to different kinds of potential
problems in health; mentally and psychologically.
 Literature Review

 According to Lazarus & Folkman (1984), stress is

a mental or physical phenomenon formed through
one’s cognitive appraisal of the stimulation and is
a result of one’s interaction with the environment.
The existence of stress depends on the existence
of the stressor.
 Feng (1992) and Volpe (2000) defined stressor as
anything that challenges an individual’s
adaptability or stimulates an individual’s body or
mentality. Stress can be caused by environmental
factors, psychological factors, biological factors,
and social factors.
 There have been many studies (Schafer, 1996;
Fisher, 1994; Altmaier, 1983; Greenberg &
Valletutti, 1980), which have reported strong
relationship between stress and students.
 In a study conducted by UT South Western
Medical Center, researchers found that Chronic
stress can also increase ghrelin, which is often
referred to as the “hunger hormone.” Usually
released in the stomach, ghrelin is thought to send
hunger signals to the brain.
 Statement of Objectives

 The aim of this study was to know the reason

why people who is undergoing stressful situation
tend to resolve to eating to relieve stress and
other emotional problems. The research will
analyse themes based on the results in the
emergent data gathered in the in-depth interview
among participants.
 Methodology

RESEARCH DESIGN
 Qualitative Analysiswill be applied in terms of
interview and categorize to create themes for
thematic analysis among the participants of these
research.
 Research Participants/Informants
 Theresearch used purposive sampling. The
researchers tapped (20-30) participants from
Bacungan National High School.
 Research Environment
 The location of in depth interview among
participants is in Bacungan National High School
of campus.
 Research Instrument
 The research utilized a semi-structure interview
guide consisting of two parts – Part A,
Demographic information and Part B, semi-
structured open-ended questions for the
qualitative-thematic part.
 Reference:
 
 Melinda Smith, M.A., Jeanne Segal Ph.D., and Robert Segal, September 2018.
 
 How to Overcome Stress Eating, Jennifer R. Scott, April 24, 2019. https://www.verywellfit.com/what-
is-emotional-eating-3495967
 
 (Schafer, 1996; Fisher, 1994; Altmaier, 1983; Greenberg & Valletutti, 1980)
 
 Research in Daily Life 1: Qualitative Research Method, Mark N. Abadiano Ph.D., 2016. p. 7
 
 UT Southwestern Medical Center. (2008, June 16). Hunger Hormone Increases During Stress, May
Have Antidepressant Effect. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 9, 2019 from
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080615142252.htm
Appendixes:

 Consent form Letter

 Letter to the school principal
 Guided Questions
Consent form Letter
I have read the Information Sheet and have had the details of the study explained to me. My
questions have been answered to my satisfaction, and I may ask further questions at any time.
I understand I have the right to withdraw from the study at any time and decline to answer
any particular questions.
I agree to provide information to the researcher(s) on the understanding that my name will
not be used without my permission.
I agree/do not agree to the interview being recorded electronically.
I understand that I have the right to ask for the tape to be turned off at any time during the
interview.
___________________ _____________ ________
Name Signature Date
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
   
1. What are the things that makes you  
to be stressed?
2. What methods or ways are you  
doing to relieve your stresses?
3. Do you experience eating a lot  
when you are under stress?
4.Have you find eating a good way of  
relieving stress? What made you think
that way?
5. How often do you feel stress?  
6. When do you most feel stressed?  
7. Where do you usually go when you  
feel stressed?
8. Aside from eating, what could be  
the possible remedy to you stress?
 Appendix A
CURRICULLUM VITAE
Objective: To be able to share my knowledge to
my students and help them learn about the things
in life; what is significantly important and to pursue
their career, and to develop their talent and skills.
To be a better person and be a vital part of the
community. And someday they may also pass on
the things that they learned, and be a pillar in our
country.
Academic Degrees:

College : Palawan State University

Bachelor of Secondary Education,
2008

High School : Baptist Christian School, 2004

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER,

ENGLISH TEACHER BACUNGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
2014-Present
SKILLS:

 Proficient in Microsoft Office suites.

 Possesses
technical proficiency and
communication skills.
TRAININGS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCE
PEDAGOGICAL RETOOLING IN MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE AND
SCIENCE PLUS (PRIMALS JUNIOR HS)
February 10-15 at Tagaytay Country Hotel, Tagaytay City

REGIONAL TRAINING OF TEACHERS ON CRITICAL CONTENT IN

ENGLISH
June 26 – July 5, 2018 at A&A Plaza Hotel, Puerto Princesa City
 
DIVISION ROLLOUT OF THE PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD
FOR TEACHERS (PPST) RESOURCE PACKAGE AND RESULT-BASED
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RPMS) MANUAL FOR
TEACHERS AND SCHOOL HEADS
September 20-22, 2018 at La Charica Inn, Puerto Princesa City
PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name : GAUIS LAURENCE BENJAMIN CARAOA

Address : #12, blk. 7, Hagedorn Rd. Brgy. San pedro,
Puerto Princesa.City, Palawan
Date of Birth : April 15, 1988
Place of Birth : Puerto Princesa.City
Civil Status : Married
Religion : Fundamental Baptist
Contact No. : 0918.9474.762
In case of Emergency : 0939.9350.645 (Wife: Mrs. Kristina Rose N. Caraoa)