Effectivity of Stress Management to the Academic Performance of Grade 11 ABM Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Stress nowadays has become a part of the life in every individual. Now there were a lot of stress management programs that were given and are available. This study was done to determine the effect of proper stress management to the academic performance of Grade 11 ABM students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School. The study’s main concerns are the performance of students from ABM on how they handle stress and the source of their stress.

METHODS

The study uses a phenomenological study approach and the respondents are taken from the Grade 11 ABM students who were selected from three ABM class. The researcher used a questionnaire to gather data from the respondents.

RESULTS

Based from the data gathered, some stressors that were identified are; procrastination, school works, family problem and financial problem. The study also shows the ways of students to beat out the stressor they have was to stop for a while and relaxing within a given time to reduce stress and so as to properly focus on the task given, setting their mind on their goals and being optimistic in every situation.

DISCUSSIONS

Stress can be reduced by having a rightful mindset such as being optimistic in every situation encountered and choosing to be determined. Students must always be optimistic on their task at hand and everything will go well. The practice of procrastination and pessimism on the current and future situations are also discouraged. Stress could be a motivation to strive harder and perform better.