Exploring Coping

Mechanism for
Academic stress
among Senior High
School Students"
 A Research Paper presentation of exploring coping
mechanisms for academic stress among senior high school
students
May 2024

By:

France Ashley Dela Cruz

Kristian Andrew Barrera
Arianne Erenea
Enoch Haboc
Riza Pada
Jensen Santiago
Kurt De Mesa
Romeylyn Pallangui
Zildjan Concepción
Jerwin Arnillo
John Lester Arnillo
Julouise Estabaya
Eunice Tamayo
introduction
Rationale
Literature Foundation
Seriousness of the Problem
Setting of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Rationale
in the whirlwind of senior high school life, where students juggle leaming with different
academic challenges and concerns on their studies is mquisitively to determine the factors
that inspire them to accept and succeed on all these circumstances. Amidet stressors like
deadlines and exams, addressing students well-being is crucial. Exploring coping
mechanisms for academic stress is essential to ensure their overall health and happiness it is
evident that academic stress can affect students well-being, underscoring the need to offer
support and resources to help them manage these challenges effectively.
Literature Foundation
According to the research conducted by Birlesik
Dunya (2020), academic stress is a mental state
where the students suffer from the anticipated
challenges or even the fear of the possibility of
failure academically. The academic stress shows in
many aspects in the students environment such as
school-related work, family-related problems or
with their peers and financial problems. Which in
turn, greatly affects the students both physically
and mentally.
"Coping is defined as the thoughts and behaviors
mobilized to manage internal and external stressful
situations. It is a term used distinctively for
conscious and voluntary mobilization of acts,
different from 'defense mechanisms' that are
subconscious or unconscious adaptive responses,
both of which aim to reduce or tolerate stress."
(Algorani and Gupta, 2023).
Seriousness of the Problem
An article from Q Aina and P Hermilia Wijayati states that, stress has been
one of the most important topics in academic issues. There are many
sources of academic stress and the way of students cope the stress may
differ. Academic stress has a negative physiological and social impact on
students and may affect their learning and overall performance.
Understanding prevalence, contributing factors, and coping strategies will
facilitate organizing effective counseling strategies to facilitate students'
development and academic and professional success,adaptive responses,
both of which aim to reduce or tolerate stress." (Algorani and Gupta,
2023).
Setting of the Problem
Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Integrated School (DALCUIS) is a
public school in Bacolor Pampanga, providing senior high
school education. Due to the expected acquisition of different
skills, the lessons are designed to elicit higher-order thinking
skills among senior high school students, which they are
expected to use in their future endeavor. With diversity and
different abilities, some students find it challenging to cope up
with the tasks required to them
General objective

The primary aim of this study is to

determine the coping mechanisms for
academic stress of senior high school
students. The overarching goal of
investigating its impact on their educational
performance through research findings may
have to provide or develop programs to
assist students further on strategies to
academic stress management and academic
improvement.
 General Purposes
This study aims to find and explore ways of managing
and coping the educational challenges that senior high
school students are experiencing, which may help and
lead them to finish high school.
Statement of the Problem
The overall objective of this phenomenological study is to
determine the coping mechanisms of senior high school
students of Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Integrated School
towards academic stress for the school year 2023-2024,
The results will guide the implementation of an
intervention initiative. Here, coping on stress refers to the
strategies and behaviors that people use to manage and
reduce the mental and emotional stress associated with
their academic responsibilities.
The research analysis is guided by the following questions:

1. What coping mechanisms do students commonly employ to deal with stress?

2. How do individual differences such as personality traits and social support network
influences of coping mechanisms utilized by students to deal with academic stress?

3. How do external factors such as familial expectations, financial pressures, and

extracurricular commitments intersect with academic stress, and what coping strategies do
students develop to navigate these complex challenges?
Significance of the Study
The findings of the study focus on the
efficacy of students' coping mechanisms in
the classroom to achieve better academic
performance. The study identified various
coping strategies used by senior high school
students to address academic challenges
To the students, the findings may serve an source of
guidance and inspiration, providing projectile insights
into effective coping strategies for aver coming
academic obstacles. By learning and applying there
Strategies, students may enhance their ability to
manage classroom stress, leading to improved
academic performance.
The Scope and Delimitation

This study is focused on exploring

coping mechanisms for academic
stress among senior high school in
Don Antonio Lee Chi uan integrated
school 2023-2024
To the school administrators, this could
be a tool that has potential to give
valuable perspectives for enhancing the
way they manage, oversee, stress, and
prioritize students' mental well being
through developing intervention program
 In this study, the students' academic performance refers to the
observed abilities of the students to cope with academic stress.
Coping is defined as the thoughts and behaviors mobilized to
manage in ternal and External stressful situations. Conscious and
voluntary mobilization of action, unlike defensive mechanisms,
Which are subconscious or unconscious adaptive responses
designed to reduce or mitigate stress, is a term that is commonly
used for conscious and voluntary mobilization or action. (Algorani
and Gupta, 2023)
This study consider Don Antonio Lee chi uan integrated school of the research
locale for exploring academic stress and coping mechanisms this is based on the
pact that students in this school are currently experiencing this circumstances
and employ certain coping mechanisms for academic stress. Additionally, it
provide realms a convenient and suitable setting for researchers in the
educational.

Specifically, this is only attentive to students who have experienced or are

currently experiencing this circumstance and display strategies on how they
cope with the academic stress that is prevalent among senior high school
students.
Review of related literature(RRL)
As cited on the articles in editorial, 2021, Exploring Coping NO the
journals Sapienza- mechanisms stress among senior high school, "the
article takes a look at how the students of that age deal with too many
pressures from school, worrying about their future and family matters.
To deal with the situation, students are wing methods such as seeking
support from others, relaxation, and prayer, Fear of failure, harder
study, social pressure and future worries are common sources of stress.
In order to help students manage stress better, It' the need for specific
programs. suggests
Kim and park (2018) (identified four stress-coping themes as tactical
qualities for coping mechanism against academic stress (1) creating
coping strategies In a physically active manner, Leg jogging and sports.
activities); (2) creating coping strategies" in an inactive, positive manner,
(eg essay writing, music therapy, and Internet surfing); (3) utilizing
maladaptive coping mechanisms le-g. excessive internet gaming and
socially devout behavior); and, (4) relying upon religious belief and
spiritual power, Ce-g. Bible studies and prayer). Research results also
Suggest that a stressful and demanding situation associated with
academic stress may provide new opportunities to strengthen individuals
inter capacities, as well as to lead to hinger possibility of emotional and
psychological problems.
Review of related studies(RRS)
As cited by the findings of related research conducted by Sorillano
and Aguda (2019) at Banaba West National High School (BWNHS),
In there studier. they have discovered how different Senior High
School Students cope with academic stress. As such, sun they have
found that the Senior High Students of BWNIHS share their
problems with their friends, they seek help from the school's
guidance- counselors, they try to search for ways to relax and
temporarily forget their problems, they pray to food for guidance.
Haring someone who can help case and reduce their accumulated
stress on school and other causes of their stress. as this contributes to
helping improve the entirety of mental and physical well-being of
the students.
 Theoretical Framework
The Transactional Theory of Stress and coping as Elucidated ley Lazang and
Tolkman (1984) underscores the significance of both stresses and stress response in
Understanding their relationship with illness or dieses it posits that area responses
can genre additional creators. Intensifying the overall stress experience for instance,
it an individual turns to alcohol in response to conflict, this behavioral pattern can
become how source of this. They proposed three distinct levels of
appraisal ,primary ,secondary and re appraisal evaluate stress reactions. Primary
appraisal gauges this perceived harm of threat poled by the stressor which can
Impact self-esteem and potentially fester personal growth. Secondary appraisal
focuses on the individuals ability to cope with the stress, identifying available
resources perceived during the primary appraisal Many individual passer caping
resources, termed as behavioral coping Reappraisal Involves reassessing the
primary appraisal stages and evaluating the resources utilized during the secondary
appraisal process.
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mechanism for academic stress among
senior high school students inter
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Research Design
The researchers want to determine and
explore the caping mechanisms for senior
high school students towards academic
challenger. Due to the nature of the study, the
researchers decided to employ a
phenomenological design. using
questionnaires regarding coping mechanisms
of senior high school students for academic
obstacles.
Tables Result
1.Student's Ways to Unwind or Relax After a
Long Day of Studying

This variety of coping methods suggests the

students have found different effective ways to
take breaks and recharge when they are feeling
stressed from their academic work.
2. Helpful Techniques for Managing Stress During
Busy Period

Students often find that time management, music,

and breaks are effective for managing stress during
busy academic periods. Time management skills
provide control, music helps relaxation, and breaks
prevent burnout - allowing students to develop
healthy coping strategies.
3. Go-To Activities to De-Stress

The top stress management activities for

students are sleeping, gaming, watching
shows/movies, exercising, and listening
to music. These help students de-stress
and recharge during demanding academic
periods.
4. Reaction when Facing Academic
Challenges
When facing academic stress, common student
reactions include crying, feeling nervous,
panicking, and remaining calm/showing no
outward reaction.
5. Ways of Handling Overwhelming
School works

Students handle academic stress by

staying calm, managing their time,
analyzing problems, and taking breaks.
6. Influence of Family's Expectation on
Academic Performance

The impact of familial expectations on academic

performance and stress levels appears to diverge,
with 8 respondents reporting negligible effects and
7 feeling notably pressured.
7. Financial Pressure Effects on
Academic Performance

Financial constraints emerge as a

prevalent factor hindering academic focus,
affecting 7 respondents significantly.
8. Balancing Academics and
Extracurricular Commitments

Demonstrating adept time management skills, the

majority of respondents (12) navigate the balance
between extracurricular engagements and
academic duties effectively.
9. Effective Coping Mechanisms for
Academic Stress

Various coping mechanisms are identified, with

gym/workout routines (4 respondents) and quality
time spent with family and friends (3 respondents)
emerging as particularly effective strategies for
mitigating academic stress.
10. Suggestions for School Support

Recommendations for enhancing school support

encompass effective time management strategies (5
respondents) and bolstering student assistance
initiatives (4 respondents), while a minority suggest a
reduction in extracurricular activities (2 respondents).
Summary of Findings
Exploring Coping Mechanisms for Academic Stress among Senior
High School

The Findings Highlight a variety of coping methods that

students. employ to manage academic stress effectively. these
methods the include time management, music, and breaks, which
help students maintain control, relax, and avoid monotony,
respectively. The most common activities for stress relief are
sleeping, gaming, watching shows/movies, exercising. and listening
to music. students' effective stress management strategies include
staying calm, managing time, analyzing problems, and taking
breaks.
The influence of Familial expectations on stress
level varies, with some students peeling significant
pressure and others not affected. Financial
constraints also impact academic focus for some
students. Despite these challenges, many students
demonstrate strong time management skills,
balancing extracurricular activities and academic
responsibilities successfully.
Conclusion
The study reveals that students utilize a diverse array of coping
strategies to manage academic stress, including time management.
music, and regular breaks. these strategies help them maintain control
relax, and stay focused. popular stress relief activities include sleeping,
gaming, watching shows/movies, exercising and listening to music,
students actions to stress vary widely. From emotional response like
crying and panicking to remaining calm
The impact of family expectations on academic stress is moved, with
some students experiencing significant pressure and others not.
Financial constraints are or notable factor affecting academic focus for
several students. despite these challenges, many students effectively
balance extracurricular activities with their academic responsibilities
through adapt time management. Overall, the findings suggest that
students have developed a range of effective methods to cope with
academic stress and maintain their well-being
Recommendation
the researchers also amend the Future researcher to conduct further
research to etamine the coping mechanisms of students for their
academic Stress. It is also suggested that a comparable study be
conducted with different schools and with a bigger sample size, as this
one contained to students at Study just small number of Senior High
School Don Antonio Lee Chi uan Integrated School.
In order to get more data, it is recommended to
increase of open-ended questions. This research
increase the may provide valuable insights into the
impact of academic stress to students guiding the
development of more effective prevention and
intervention strategies.
Thank you !