PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS AMIDST A PANDEMIC: INPUTS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

Author Name: Virgilio Valdez

Volume/Issue: 02/07

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2021-54686511/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Gutad National High School, Secondary School in the Division of Pampanga, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the perceived stress of the senior high school learner. To achieve the purpose of the study, a quantitative cross-sectional non-probability sampling design was used. One hundred ninety-three (193) learners from six public senior highs schools in District I Division of Pampanga - Philippines in the school year 2020-2021 served as the respondents of the study. Results revealed that the majority of 40.90% or (79) of the respondents were 17 years old and 58.03% or (112) of the respondents were male. The perceived stress of the respondents in the time of pandemic was often felt nervous and stress, respondents have found that they could not cope with all the things that they had to do, and have been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly. Furthermore, the study concludes that there is a significant difference between age and perceived stress. While no significant difference between sex and perceived stress. Based on the findings of the study, it is suggested that the learners must manage stress through active and passive coping strategies, the department of education may conduct a learners development program to sustain learners’ positive outlook in life, and a stress management program for learners’ welfare.

Key words: Percieved, Senior High School, Amidst, Stress Management