Coping Mechanisms in Academic Performance in Relation to New Normal Education of Senior High School Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Coping mechanisms can help people adjust to stressful events while helping them maintain their emotional well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone’s hands to adapt to the changing times as far as learning is concerned. Students have difficulties during this new normal education regarding their academic performance, internet access and budget. In the past years, when the new normal education was started, these are the common issues they face. It shows that the new normal set-up has a significant impact on their studies and also on their lives. As a result, this study aims to identify the coping mechanisms that the students in Grade 12 HUMSS of Bestlink College of the Philippines should employ during new normal education.

Additionally, to determine which methods used in this study would suit students and how they would apply the recommendations presented by the researchers. The researcher used a qualitative survey as a research design because it is a quick and easy way to answer the questions and purposes of the study. The population of this study are the Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences of Bestlink College of the Philippines.

The researchers used convenience sampling to choose the respondents and used the questionnaire to gather data from the respondents. The results revealed that the students Agree that they encountered problems regarding academic performance, internet access and budget. These are the factors that got the highest weighted mean. Regarding academic performance, there is Procrastination in activities; internet access is the problem. Finally, they must spend money on the budget to comply with school projects. As a result of these problems, it will decrease their productivity, and they will fall behind academically.

On the other hand, the respondents agree with the coping mechanisms and recommendations proposed in SOP 3 and 4. It can be concluded that they can employ healthy coping mechanisms during this new normal education that will help them adjust to the stressful events that bring about new normal education. From the summary of findings, the researchers proposed a recommendation to enhance their academic performance. Researchers recommend that students manage their time, be productive during every difficulty and seek support and guidance from their teachers, parents and friends. Having a dedication to one's self and support with the people around you can have a positive impact on your academic performance.