Cultural Currency to Level of Senioritis Stress

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Senioritis is a common term frequently used to describe the typical behavior of a senior high school student. It is a stress factor that makes students feel tired and upset due to innumerable works and projects inside and outside the school. Most students display some products of this stressor, but still not affectstudents too much. However, for some people with severe traits of senioritis, it can be a life-changing aspect that can change their academic future and success, and even embracing happiness in their lives.

METHODS

Using a descriptive research method, this study attempted to find the relationship of Cultural Currency to Level of Senioritis Stress. This study utilized the descriptive method with the use of a questionnaire as a research instrument. It considered the Extent of Cultural Currency to the respondents and the Level of Senioritis Stress in terms of demographic profiles of the respondents. It helped the researchers to categorize and summarize the data, to obtain the needed answer to the research questions about the status of the students in senioritis stress.

RESULTS

This study involved fifty Grade 12 students from Siniloan Integrated National High School. The respondents' ages range from 17-19 years old. Findings show that most of the respondents are 17-19 years of age, female, and have a mid-levelincome. In relation to the extent of cultural currency, it showed that most of the respondents are experiencing senioritis stress which implies that most of them felt slightly uncomfortable in some situations, which can definitely trigger stress. With regards to the level of senioritis stress, the respondents showed a positive outcome, it was proven that the respondents have a high level of stress and a low level of anti-stress behavior. The respondents' age, sex, track, monthly income, and a number of family members did not necessarily affect the cultural currency to their senioritis stress. Cultural Currency was also proven to have no significant relationship with the respondent's senioritis stress.

DISCUSSIONS

The relationship between the profile and work immersion, are significant to the study. Therefore, there is a significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their number of family members. The relationship between the extent of cultural currency and level of senioritis stress are significantly related except for their interpersonal skills under financial constraint.