Academic Stressand its Relationto the Academic Performance in General Physics 1of Grade 12 Stem Students of Cabuyao Integrated National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Academic stress arises when there is a perception of overwhelming pressure on the students, which interferes with their academic success. Stress afflicts students' physical health, emotional welfare, and academic performance. Students develop a nonchalant attitude towards their studies because of stress. Furthermore, it was noticed that stress may persist into the tertiary years and this may contribute to academic disengagement and mental health issues among developing adults.The goal of the study is to understand the relationship between academic stress and academic performance in General Physics 1 among Grade 12 STEM students of Cabuyao Integrated National High School by identifying the level of academic stress in terms of sociocultural, environmental, psychological attributes.

METHODS

This study utilized a quantitative research design. A questionnaire consisting of 30 items was distributed among 32 Grade 12 STEM students of Cabuyao Integrated National High School who were chosen through purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the weighted mean formula to determine the level of academic stress in terms of sociocultural, environmental, psychological attributes, and its relation to the academic performance in General Physics 1. The relationship between the two variables was identified with the use of the Pearson r correlation.

RESULTS

The researcher discovered that the respondents very often suffer from a high level of stress. The data gathered revealed that there is a positive and weak correlation between the level of academic stress and academic performance in General Physics 1. However, there is no significant relationship between the level of academic stress and academic performance in General Physics 1.

DISCUSSIONS

The high level of stress may not directly affect students' academic performance, yet the possibility of academic disengagement and mental health issues emerging among prospective professionals remain. Developing complacence will affect the quality of their performance during their subsequent years as professionals. Hence, the researcher recommends that students should adopt good stress-coping skills by exposing and encouraging themselves to stress management skills to enhance their academic performance. Training in stress management and study techniques should be included in the curriculum of senior high schools. Students should be given time for recreational activities in school so that students could relieve stress.