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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction
Stress is a natural part of every young person’s life. Stress is any change, internal or
external, positive or negative, to which a young person must adapt; simply, “stress is anything
that causes physical and/or mental wear and tear on the body and mind” (Joyce V. Fetro,
school, home, in the community and within their peer group. For example, young people may
experience stress resulting from bullying, name calling, social isolation, not getting what they
While each student will respond to and resolve stress differently, the impact of ongoing
and/or unresolved stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, poor
concentration, aggression, physical illness, fatigue, sleep disturbance and poor coping skills such
Therefore, young people, like adults, can benefit from learning and practicing stress
management skills. Students who develop stress reduction skills learn how to feel and cope
better without hurting themselves or others. Identifying and acknowledging the causes of stress
and expressing feelings about them are usually the most effective tools students have to reduce
Learning in the new normal is a challenge for the teachers, students and even parents.
After postponing the opening of online classes last August 24, DepEd now confirms that they are
ready for October’s opening of classes, for the school year 2020 to 2021, through blended
Blended learning is a combination of both online and offline learning methodologies with
the use of technology. Online is when the students study with their teacher and classmates
through an application that uses a webcam while offline is when the teacher provides the
students with the lesson, seatwork or assignment that they can finish at their own pace, within the
challenge during this tough time. And since going back to the “normal” we’re all accustomed to
isn’t going to happen anytime soon, let’s all do the best we could to adjust and make this current
situation work. Remember, the goal of online learning is to keep the students engaged
Theoretical Framework
Stress, the focus of the study, is a characteristic that interferes with cognitive functioning
and involves physiological disruption in humans (Grady 1978; Tobias 1979). Performance on
arousal appear to be closely associated with academic performance (Morris and Liebert 1969).
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How might the academic environment of college be evaluated in terms of the stress it
contributes to a particular student? In 1967, Holmes and Rahe developed the now famous Social
Readjustment Rating Scale which began then work of major studies of environmental stress.
They developed a checklist of recent life events which, with mounting frequency, appeared to
correlate positively with an individual's becoming ill. This self-administered checklist allowed
the individual to check the events he or she had experienced and how often within a certain time
Studies on medical personnel during past epidemics revealed that reducing pandemic-
related stress and loneliness may be best accomplished through interventions designed to
enhance resilience (Maunder et al. 2008). Positive psychology is a broad scientific discipline that
focuses on exploring factors that facilitate well-being and resilience (Seligman and
Csikszentmihalyi 2000), with grit and growth mindset as central notions. Resilience is referred to
“as any response to academic or social demands that is positive and beneficial to development,
such as seeking new strategies or putting forth greater effort” (Yeager and Dweck 2012, p. 303).
In the context of external adversities, resilience might relate to the ability to dealing with distress
and lack of control (Fletcher and Sarkar 2012). Hence, resilience is an invaluable psychological
characteristic to develop, and growth mindset and grit as intertwined concepts have been shown
Conceptual Framework
The major concept of this study is focused on the level of stress on the new normal
education of a student of Paoay North Institute. The figure shows the dependent variable and
independent variable. The independent variable is High School students while the dependent
variable is level of stress and independent variable of the study students the relation of variables
which contain the level of stress of a student to the new normal education.
The study aimed to know the level of stress on the new normal to the High School
students.
2. What are the cause of their stress to the new normal education?
The researches seek to describe what is the level of stress of High School Students, what
are the cause of their stress and what is the effect of this stress to their mental health. This will
illustrate different impact and level of stress to the students regarding New Normal Education.
This study also aims to benefit Students, Parents, Advisers and teachers upon the information
The study was limited and conducted only at the Paoay North Institute (PNI) during the
Second Semester of the School Year 2020 – 2021. The respondents of the study are the High
School students, both Junior High School and Senior High School who are studying at Paoay
Definition of Terms
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Some terminologies that are going to be frequently used are enlisted below for the better
New Normal – a current situation, that is different from what has been experienced.
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Related Literature
A certain level of stress is normal. And positive stress responses from events such as
changing schools and meeting new friends can actually help students learn and grow. But when
exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become
When sadness and depression become unmanageable it can be a sign of a mood disorder,
which affect 1 in 5 children. While experts can identify many reasons why mood disorders occur
in children, such as parents getting divorced, loss of a loved one and emotional trauma, stress can
be a trigger. In addition, coping with stress can exacerbate symptoms, increasing the pressures
Children and teens spend most of the day in classrooms, teachers can play a powerful role in
limiting stress. One way to “displace nervous energy,” according to mental health professional Stefanie
Juliano, is to allow students to use standing desks, sit on exercise balls or even work on the floor. She
also suggests creating a quiet, serene corner by adding a beanbag chair, relaxing pictures and positive
sayings.
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When children suffer from stress, it affects the entire family. Because parents are used to being
able to fix problems, not knowing how to intervene can be frustrating and even add to stress in the
home. Students with test anxiety become so anxious that it causes a physical response. They may feel
their heart beating fast, begin to sweat and become nauseous. Unfortunately, the more they are
preoccupied with the anxious feelings, the more anxious they become, creating a seemingly never-
ending cycle. In other words, it’s the worrying about worrying that gets in the way.
According to whitesands tampa, stress is the major factor which can lead students into drugs
(visit miami drug rehab), it is important that parents are always making sure that they are doing their
best. The question parents should be asking themselves is “why?”. Knowing what is causing your child
stress at school is the first step toward helping him or her overcome it.
Many students worry about getting a good grade or simply making time to study if there is
more than one upcoming test. Test stress doesn’t just affect struggling students, either—high-achievers
usually experience a lot of stress about doing well on tests. Whether it’s advanced-level classes or the
amount of studying required, a heavy workload can be a major source of stress for students. This is
especially common for older high school students as they start making their post-secondary plans.
Students with poor organizational skills tend to experience more stress in school. This is usually
because they aren’t properly prepared with the tools or the understanding needed to learn. If those
organization skills don’t improve they may continue to fall behind, leading to more stress and
frustration about school. A lack of support from parents or teachers, even if it’s only perceived, can add
a lot of stress to students. They may feel that a lot is expected of them, but that they don’t have a strong
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enough support system (whether emotional or practical) to achieve their goals. This is another cause of
Related Studies
The college experience changed suddenly and drastically as a result of the coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak. Campuses began closing, unemployment surged, and social distancing
college student have experienced disruptions stemming from COVID-19. A worrisome side
effect of these disruptions has been the impact on student mental health. Among students
Much of the stress reported by survey respondents could relate to other negative effects
stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. Among other variables, housing, travel, jobs, and
income may have been impacted by the pandemic at either the student or household level.
The fact that so many students are stressed out may come as no surprise, but it adds to
ongoing concerns about student mental health. A 2018 study by Harvard Medical School found
that as many as 1 in 4 college students had been diagnosed or treated for a mental health disorder
Adding to these concerns, many students may not seek help when they need it. A survey
from the American Psychological Association shows that, regardless of whether they had sought
treatment, 52% of students on college campuses reported feelings of hopelessness and 39% of
In the Best Colleges survey, 69% of respondents agreed that schools are providing
enough to support them during the transition from on-campus to online learning. But as the
duration of this crisis grows, schools will need to become better at anticipating student needs.
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared by the World Health
Organisation as an international public health emergency. Owing to its high infectivity, countries
all over the world implemented nationwide lockdowns with the hope of flattening the epidemic
curve. Around the world, this has led to the closure of schools in over 150 countries affecting the
Since the closure of schools, parents find themselves primarily responsible for the
teaching of their children. They are forced to take over the task of home-schooling to maintain
continuity of education. This becomes an added burden, while they are already tackling issues
household chores. Many parents would not have adequate time or the necessary educational
qualifications to assist their children with assignments that were previously taken care of by their
teachers. This is likely to lead to frustration and burnout amongst caregivers and disruption in the
academic activities of the children, leading to stress in both parents and children. Gender
disparity regarding allocation of household duties in such periods of confinement also needs to
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be focussed upon, as women are often expected to devote more time to home-schooling children
and doing household chores affecting their academic career (Machado et al., 2019).
accessibility issues for online learning where most of the academic activities happen via Zoom or
google meet without any dedicated online learning platform (Jena, 2020)
This disparity of access becomes a harbinger of academic stress in students who would
find themselves unable to avail online classes or submit their assignments, thus falling behind
their peers in their curriculum. This has led to reports of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and in
severe cases suicidal attempts in children and adolescents triggered by academic stress and
Students in secondary and tertiary education settings are known to face a varied range of
ongoing normative stressors associated with their ongoing academic demands (reference).
However, in the current scenario created by the social restrictions imposed by the pandemic,
have led to escalation to severe levels of academic stress in students. There is enough evidence to
demonstrate that severe and long-standing academic-related stress has an adverse effect on
academic performance, mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Academic-
related stress is significantly associated with reduced student academic motivation (Liu, 2015)
This in turn makes them vulnerable to dropping out, future unemployment, and increased
incidence of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders
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(Pascoe et al., 2020). Long-standing stress exposure in children and adolescents may also lead to
the development of physical health problems such as metabolic syndrome, obesity and reduced
insulin sensitivity as well as reduction of life expectancy (Pervanidou & Chrousos, 2012).
The COVID-19 pandemic has grown from being a public health crisis to an overarching
humanitarian crisis demanding strong social welfare measures to mitigate its adverse
consequences. The education sector in India is one important area that has been severely affected
by the lockdown and restrictions that are required to slow down the disease transmission
(Sharma, 2020). Although, the Department of School Literacy and Education is involved in
improving access to education through various online platforms and initiatives like National
Sharing (DIKSHA), e-Pathshala and a National Online Education platform called SWAYAM
(Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, 2017–2018) but the accessibility and
The concept of schooling was designed to prepare young people for the adult world, not
just in trade opportunities but also in maintaining relationships and dealing with other people.
While school presented an opportunity for young adults to simulate current world scenarios, it
may have unintentionally introduced another real-world concept—student stress. This is because
college life is a period of numerous adjustments for students, which may result in heightened
The physical and mental demands of studies often increase proportionally to a student’s
progress (Reddy et al., 2018). Additionally, external factors such as family life, finances, friends,
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and mental health may either provide a supporting role or an additional distraction to studying
(Lian, 2018).
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic yet to show signs of ending, a lot of routine
activities have ground to a crawl or even a halt. But prior to the global outbreak, studies indicate
that students typically undergo increased levels of stress while attending college (Conley et al.,
While the stress response may be identical, the sources of stress reported by individuals
vary. These differences would be seen in the causes, sources and consequences of stressors.
Some of the common stressors reported in an academic setting include excessive assignments,
poor time management and social skills, peer competition, etc. (Fairbrother & Warn, 2003).
These results are consistent with studies conducted in India as well as reported by
living atmosphere, difficulties managing personal and academic life, etc. (Byron, Brun & Ivers,
2008; Chernomas & Shapiro, 2013; Goff, 2011; Jimenez, Navia-Osorio & Diaz, 2010;
Moscaritolo, 2009).
The educational system also plays an enabling role subsequently leading to increased
stress levels experienced by students. Some of the sources include overcrowded lecture halls,
semester grading system, inadequate resources and facilities (Awing& Agolla, 2008), vastness of
syllabus (Agrawal &Chahar, 2007; Sreeramareddy et al., 2007), long hours and expectations of
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rote learning (Deb et al., 2015). Parents and institutions relentlessly instill the fear of failure
which affects their self-esteem and confidence. Ang & Huan (2006) reported increased
and senior/upper secondary education)] (UNESCO, 2012) and tertiary (defined here as post-
stress relating to their education, which we refer to as academic-related stress, such as pressure to
Previous research indicates that self-reported stress is associated with the presentation of
anxious states and lower well-being (Carter, Garber, Ciesla, & Cole, 2006; Kessler, 1997;
Robotham & Julian, 2006). The recent above-mentioned OECD survey reports that secondary
students who self-report higher levels of academic-related stress also report lower well-being,
measured using psychological, social, cognitive and physical components (OECD, 2015).
This is consistent with the findings of Humensky et al. (2010) who found that self-
reported depressive symptoms were associated with concentration difficulties and trouble with
completing school tasks, in 83 students from the United States between the ages of 14–21, and
This study found that people who had depression at ages 16–21 had greater rates of
welfare dependence and unemployment, demonstrating that the impact of poor mental health in
adolescence can have long-lasting impacts (Fergusson, Boden, & Horwood, 2007).
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The health and risk behaviours of young people, including substance use and abuse, are
all important determinants of their current and future health and well-being status (Tountas &
Dimitrakaki, 2006; World Health Organisation, 2004). Academic-related stress can increase
substance use among young people. In a survey study of 128 Grade 11 students attending
competitive private schools in the United States, students who reported experiencing high
ongoing stress, particularly in relation to academic achievement and the tertiary education
admissions process, also reported high rates of drug and alcohol use (Leonard et al., 2015). The
authors report that substance use was associated with a greater desire for academic achievement,
higher perceived stress, less effective coping strategies, and less closeness with parents (Leonard
et al., 2015).
This study demonstrates the importance of protective social factors in mediating the
effects of academic-related stress. In a cross-sectional study of tertiary nursing students from the
United States, those with higher self-reported stress had higher incidence of substance use.
Students who had higher perceptions of faculty support used fewer stimulants to assist them
while studying, further demonstrating the proactive role of social factors (Boulton & O’Connell,
2017).
These young people report that the impact of the loss of sleep is difficulty paying
attention, lower grades, higher stress, and trouble getting along with other people. Some students
reported problematic coping strategies such as taking sleeping pills, smoking cigarettes and
drinking alcohol to help them sleep (Noland et al., 2009). Sleep quality and quantity has been
shown to be closely related to student learning capability and academic performance (Curcio et
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al., 2006). Loss of sleep is frequently associated with poor learning (Curcio et al., 2006).
The experience of high levels of academic-related stress increases the risk of young
people developing preventable physical health problems later in life. A systematic review of
prospective studies found that people who were stressed, such as during examination periods,
were less likely to be physically active, the impact of which is associated with a plethora of
potentially inter-related poor physical health outcomes (Stults-Kolehmainen & Sinha, 2014).
Stress may also lead to the development of non-communicable diseases, including metabolic
syndrome, obesity and reduced insulin sensitivity, resulting from unhealthy lifestyle habits and
stress system dysregulation (Pervanidou & Chrousos, 2012). Similarly, stress has been shown to
be associated with increased appetite (Dallman et al., 1993) and higher body weight (Stephens et
al., 1995).
related to decreased student academic motivation (Liu, 2015; Liu & Lu, 2011; Shinto, 1998) and
University (CASA) United States of America, 2003). The relationship between academic-related
stress, motivation and dropout does not appear to be culturally specific, with similar findings
shown from a number of international studies (Liu, 2015; Liu & Lu, 2011; Shinto, 1998;
Walburg, 2014).
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
This study used a descriptive survey method. This method used a structured questionnaire
given to a sample of a population designed to elicit specific information from respondents. This
is a method that was used by the researchers because it best served to answer the questions and
purpose of the study on the level of stress on the new normal education to the students in what
cause of their stress on what way how they cope up their stress on the new normal education.
Research Procedure
The researchers passed a request letter to the principal for this study. The instrument used
was a researcher-made questionnaire checklist guided by their adviser and research teacher. This
instrument was used to gather the needed data for the spending behavior of the students. The
researcher will float the questionnaire to the selected respondents and interpret the data that will
gather.
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The study is conducted at Paoay North Institute, Barangay #11 Cabangaran Paoay, Ilocos
Norte. Paoay North Institute have 2 department namely the Junior High School and the Senior
High School. In Junior High School, they are offering Regular Class.While in the Senior High
School they are offering Academic track namely General Academic Strand. The respondents of
the study were the High School students, both Junior and Senior High School. Purposive random
sampling was used by the researchers in selecting the respondents. The researches selected 50
The researchers used a survey questionnaire for the selected respondents to answer. The
survey questionnaire is a type of data gathering method that is utilized to collect, analyze and
interpret the different views of a group of people from a particular population. The data gathered
was evaluated to seek answers to the stated problem of the study. The researchers believed that
Statistical Treatment
questionnaire were statistically analyzed with the data requirements of the study. Students were
statistically analyzed with the data instruments of the study. Descriptive statistic such as
% = F/N × 100
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Where:
F = No. of Respondents
% = Percentage
Σx
µ= N
Where:
µ = Population Mean
Σx = Number of Respondent
N = Size of the Population.
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PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Gender: Female
Parents:
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation: Housewife
Educational Background:
Achievements: N/A