Factors of Stress and Its Impact to the Academic Performances Grade 12 ABM in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Stress is one of the most emotional problems that every people can experience. This stress may affect different aspects of life. Even students while studying can still encounter stress. This study aims to identify the factors causing stress and its impact to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management Strand and its purpose is address its impact to that may hinders the students towards their academic success. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using descriptive research design it focused on four factors causing stress in the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students, these are: Upcoming Tests, Poor Sleep Schedules, Lack of Support, and Too Much Homework. Data were gathered by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents. The results of the study revealed that factors causing stress affects the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of (1) Upcoming Test –upcoming tests gives pressure to the students affecting their preparedness and concentration in the exams, resulting to low scores in the tests (2) Poor sleep schedule –lack of sleep contribute more in the stress of students, making them less productive and inactive in the class (3) Lack of support –students become stress when they feel demotivated affecting their performances in the class discussion and participation (4) Too much home works –it adds pressure in the students, making their priorities and schedule to fluctuate, other tasks are miss others are low quality output. This directly affects their grades. The results demonstrate the need for the parents to help their students experiencing and struggling in stress, they should give assistance and support to them. The teachers must also be their source of motivation that in spite of different academic requirements need to comply; they should still work with joy and passion in reaching their academic success. Students can still maintain productivity even under pressure.