Stress and coping strategies of senior high school students: basis for action plan

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https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v2i2.101

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Stress, Academic Stress, Financial Stress, Psychosocial Stress, Health- related stress, Stress Coping Strategies

Abstract

This study specifically aimed to make a plan of action on how to reduce the stress level of the Senior High School Students. In order to make a feasible action plan, the researchers determined the stress level and the coping strategies of the male and female students respectively. The researchers used the descriptive method of research. A total of 82 students were the respondents of the study. Adopted questionnaires were utilized in measuring the perceived level of stress and sources of stress of the students. Results showed that both male and female students had an average level of stress. The level of stress of both female and male students is average for academic and financial sources. Moreover, the female students had low level of stress for psychological and health related stressors while the male students had average level for the said stressors. In addition, the results revealed that male and female students had different coping strategies in dealing with stress. Female students always employed spending time with friends, listening to music, eating a lot, going to some places and keeping their faith to their God as coping strategies. On the other hand, male students did not always employ coping strategies when they are stressed. Both male and female students never isolate themselves when are stressed.

Author Biographies

Angelie M. C. Gomez, Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Jerlene L. Calonia, Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Mayflor D. Huera , Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Federico Yap National High School, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

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2021-07-09

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Gomez, A. M. C. ., Calonia, J. L., & Huera , M. D. . (2021). Stress and coping strategies of senior high school students: basis for action plan. Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2(2), 32–38. https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v2i2.101

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Educational Action Research