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DEPRESSION
FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT IN
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
The main aim of the present study was to find out the effects of depression on
The target population of the study was comprised of all Govt. Colleges Women of
city Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Students studying in second year class were selected
through simple random sampling technique. Two questionnaires were used for
data collection. Depression Screening Test by Ivan Goldberg was used for
measuring the level of depression and to find out the effects of depression on
for teachers was administered to take teachers’ responses about students and
students’ academic record was taken out from respective institutions. Data was
analysed by using Chi-Square and paired sample t test. The result showed that
appreciation to his parents, Mr and Mrs Antonio, for the support and assistance
whether financial or moral, and for the consideration during the overtime sessions
keeping in touch with the researchers to remind the rules and regulations that
Most importantly, to our Almighty Father, who never cease to give them
the strength and the patience that they need, whom all glory and honour they offer
their strengths, and He who graced them with knowledge and wisdom to finish the
study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Abstract ii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of Contents v
Introduction 1
Objectives 2
Definition of terms 3
General Procedure 5
Research Participant 6
Research Design 6
Sampling Technique 7
Research Instrument 7
Data Analysis 8
Individual Profile 10
RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations 17
CHAPTER VI – SUMMARY 18
REFERENCES 19
APPENDICES A. 20
Introduction
at the same time boys and girls experience a period of rapid personal, social
One of the multiple aspects of mental health the youth are very prone
the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in four students have a
diagnosable mental illness. This is due to many factors that can affect their
being a student. According to a recent report, analyzing data from the Blue Cross
Blue Shield Health Index, major depression diagnoses are rising at a faster rate
for millennial and teens compared to any other age group. Since 2013, millennial
have seen a 47% increase in major depression diagnoses. The overall rate
depression had the highest prevalence rate, or the likelihood of a person having a
This study aims to know among senior high school their perception regarding
millennial depression.
1. What are the perceptions of senior high school students towards millennial
depression?
2. What are the factors associated with millennial depression?
3. What are the possible treatments or solutions regarding millennial
depression?
perspective of the selected SHS students. The researcher limited the study to one
Kidapawan City National High School. The purpose of this study is to determine
the perception of senior high school students towards millennial depression. The
study will focus among senior high school students using liker scale. Each
This study will be undertaken to find out the perception of senior high
school students and the factors associating depression.
Students
- The direct recipients of the output of this research are the
students especially those who experience depression.
Any treatment or solution can help the students in coping
up with this mental health problem.
Definition of Terms
Null hypothesis:
This part of the study will discussing the relevant literature connected with
the study on the perception of the students on millennial depression. This part
accounts to the works that have been published on a topic but accredited scholars
and researchers.
effects on our behaviors such as loss of interest, productivity, and social contact.
the 11th leading cause of death is suicide in United States Suicide, which occurs
time of their death in almost all the people who commit suicide [3-5]. Through
positive mood we feel good, which this has positive consequences and motivate
studies of rhesus monkeys, the result is not commonly despair and passivity,
immune system is also get harm, which lead toward depressive illness [7].
history of happy and secure attachments may also fall into prolonged depression
because of the loss of a beloved lifelong partner [11]. When depressed and non-
explaining and interpreting failure. Stressed caused negative emotions may have
people. We become more friendly, our thought processes open up, when we feels
happy, we want to approach others, and helpful to others [13]. When we are tired
affect their academic performance [14]. Depressed mood also affects behaviour.
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
more information about this study. The design is also purposefully selected due to
condition for collection and analysis data that relevant to the targeted population,
data sources and instruments like questionnaire. The design can be used when
collecting information about people’s attitudes, opinion, habits or any of the variety
General Procedure
The research will consult to the adviser or subject teacher of the class
3. Gathering of Data
The data was gathered after the respondents answer the
questionnaire.
The respondents of this study will came from different grade level (strands)
students in Kidapawan City National High School where three (3) respondents
Kidapawan City.
Fig. 1 Map of Kidapawan City showing the location of Kidapawan City National
High School
Sampling Technique
This study used purposive sampling technique as its method of choosing its
probability sampling wherein the researchers are to choose people whom could
respondents, of SHS students of Kidapawan City National High School, who the
Research instruments
the data.
analysis.
Questionnaires that gathered data such as the experiences and views will
conditions rather than control them. According to APA’s Ethics Code (2002), a
basic ethical principle for qualitative research is for the researcher not to tamper
with the natural setting under study. Participant observations are integral
components of qualitative research and are widely used in the fields of education,
The results of the study were transcribed. Data gathered were analysed.
To analyse the data, qualitative analysis was done using interpretation of data to
answer problems.
CHAPTER IV
RESEARCH FINDINGS
In this study, three students from SHS Student of Kidapawan City National
High school that shared their perspectives. The purpose of this chapter is to
present the findings related to the three main research questions: Findings are
organized by the themes: to know the perception of all SHS students on being
Individual Profile
John
Mark
High School. He has good grades with High Honour’s. He’s 17 years old.
Nikki
High School. She’s 17 years old. She has excellent grades. With High
honour’s.
Key Themes: Interview Proper
alone.
depression.
For John, is a kind of feeling that leads you to be sad and he want to be alone.
could happen to anyone. And she said that it can also lead to a horrible things
behind depression is when someone have problems, hearth break, low grades,
etc.
Table 2.2 Student’s Response in his own perception
bullying that it can lead to depression which it has negative effect on how they
feel.
depressed. It could be like death or loss of a love one, abuse, serious illnesses,
that you should engage yourself to your friends which you may think a good
For Mark, he said that the best solution to lessen depression is to think
positively, talk with friends and family that will be able to help you or talk to a
The research study aimed to know the perceptions of students among SHS
students in Kidapawan City National High School about depression. The main
research question were: 1.) what are your views or perceptions about depression?
2.) What do you think is are the reasons behind depression? 3 what do you think
is the best solutions to lessen about depression? This study was qualitative by
nature of the research questions. A narrative research study was used. The
currently enrolled in KCNHS STEM students, for S.Y. 2019-2020. The researcher
small number of participants. In addition, the findings represent only the subjective
From the responses of the students, depression self-study truly helps with
their studies but the other student who disagree self-study can’t help her because
of her habit. Moving up to senior high school is a natural progression. Academic
work becomes more challenging, extra-curricular opportunities are more plentiful,
while at the same time boys and girls experience a period of rapid personal, social
development and mental health as they navigate a potentially stressful time in
emerging into an adulthood.
Recommendation
SUMMARY
questions: 1.) what are your views or perceptions about depression? 2.) What do
you think is are the reasons behind depression? 3 what do you think is the best
teachers.
Depression is a kind of feeling that leads you to be sad and want to be alone,
affects how you feel. Also it can lead to a variety of emotional and physical
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APPENDIX A: Documentation
APPENDIX B: CURRICULUM VITAE
Sex: Male