The Effects of Stress in Health of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Stress is one of the common problems encountered by students. There are many sources of stress, it can happen at home, outside the community, in work and even in school for the students. Having different deadlines, requirements, outputs and projects need to submit, students may feel stress doing all of it. This study aims to assess the effects of stress in the health of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students, stress affects the other activities and academic duties of the students but it also affects their health. This study used qualitative-descriptive research design to assess the effects of stress in the health of the grade 12 ABM students such as physical appearance, change in appetite and change in the mindset of the students. The data gathered by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents. Based on the result of the study it revealed that stress directly affects the health of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of (1) Physical Appearance –when the students experienced stressed there’s a sudden change in their physical appearance including weight color and texture of skin, there (2) Change in Appetite –when the students feel stressed the appetite of the students changed, others eat a lot when stress while others forget and chose not to eat (3) Change in Mindset –when the students feel stressed there’s a sudden change in their mindset, the way they think and interact with the surroundings. The results of the study recommend a further study about the effects of stress in the health of the students. It is very important to give value to the health of the students to reach its academic success. The parents with the help of teachers and school administrators must help the students in maintaining good health to be productive and excellent at all times most especially in their academics. The students must also go for an annual check-up to keep up a healthy mind and body.