The Effects of Acute and Episodic Stress on the Academic Performance of the Students in Gen. Pantaleon Garcia Senior High School S.Y 2018 - 2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Stress is actually one of the reasons why we consider a task more difficult. We experience stress when there is an imbalance between the demands and our capabilities to manage it. Stress triggers a surge of a hormone called 'adrenaline' that affects our nervous system and affects the appearance and actions of an individual. There are two types of stress that most of the students are experiencing, the Acute stress that doesn't last for an extended period or occurs too frequently and the Episodic stress that frequently pops up in a pattern and happening over and over. Many students or young people are really determined to study but stress hinders it and the main reason why students gradually losing their interest in it. Finding ways to manage a difficult situation can prevent long term stressful situation, and ease the stress that's been lasting.

METHODS

To fulfill the study, the researchers used a quantitative research design. The researcher used quota sampling that gathered a representative sample from a group based on the certain characteristic of the respondents. 150 students from grade 11 and 12 under academic track participated to accomplish this study and answered a survey questionnaire. The researchers chose this type of instrument because it is quick and provides precise and definite responses.

RESULTS

This study concludes that stress can have a great impact on academic performance especially to those who are in the academic track. First, a lot of stress can pressure the students resulting in mental distress, difficult circumstances, etc. It arises due to the demands of the students like academic requirements, family, school, and friends. Students who are suffering from a high level of stress could become uncertain to their goals and priorities that could lead to irritability to effectively budget and manage their time. The key to reducing stress is to provide students with control over education.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of this study is there are numerous factors which could motive stress that may affect students' academic performance. Senior high student, especially in the academic track, may additionally find themselves in a tough balancing situation. But like Dr. Gnawali said, it is not the load that breaks students down, but the way they carry or manage it. Students just need a strategic approach to at least to manage it.