TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study.........................1
Statement of the Problem........................6
Theoretical Framework...........................7
Conceptual Framework............................11
Definition of Terms.............................13
Scope and Delimitation..........................18
Significance of the Study.......................19

CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Review of Related Literature

Nature of Stress...........................21
Coping.....................................24
Impact on Health...........................26
Review of Related Studies
Impact on Health Physically................26
Impact of Health Emotionally...............27
Impact of Health Mentally..................29

Synthesis........................................30

CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design.................................33
Locale of the Study.............................33
Research Instrument.............................34
Data Gathering Procedure........................35
Ethical Considerations..........................35

CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA.........36

CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.....45

REFERENCES............................................57

APPENDICES............................................60

CURRICULUM VITAE......................................81