Research Proposal

Academic Trials and Coping Mechanisms of Senior
High School Students
CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction
During the month of August, year 2020,
Undersecretary Leonor Magtolis Briones of Department of
Education, generally known as DepEd secretary, addressed
the public that the classes will continue. Since
students cannot be able to go school, there shall be an
alternative learning system, the modular and online
learning. Online learning or online class are classes
conducted over the internet so Wi-Fi and Mobile Data are
needed. Modular Learning on the other side is learning
that uses modules and self-learning based on the most
essential learning competencies provided by the
Department of Education.
Even though students adopted the new normal for
learning, academic trials are unavoidable. There are
circumstances that is beyond reach of students like the
students lack of internet connection, devices,
geographical location, financial problem, etc. and
while there are the problems beyond reach of student,
there is also the environmental, mental, and emotional
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complications such as anxiety, stress, depression,
expectations, low self-esteem, relationship
difficulties, and many more. Personal problems can also
interfere to the growth of students and their academic
performances. There are times that a student gets a
continuous working sheet with a short due date of
passing the materials or files that it made the students
confused where to starts and stressed out. Based on an
article paper in Inquirer.net titled “Fewer Students in
Online Class Seen” written by the columnist Adonis, Meg
(2020) millions of students continue to endure the
difficulties of the new learning systems, latest data
from the Department of Education (DepEd) showed that
only 25 million students were enrolled for school year
2020-2021, leaving nearly 3 million out of school.
The researcher’s purpose in doing this study is
to determine the academic trials and coping mechanisms
of senior high school students in Barangay Cavite,
Guimba, Nueva Ecija in response to the new normal of
learning. Further, the student researchers conduct this
research to fully understand the academic struggles of
the students in Barangay Cavite and how they cope with
the demands of the new normal in studying.
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Review of Related Literature and Studies
Academic trials are the challenges that
students will interface in order to succeed. Cope up
mechanisms, however, are the strategies or tactics being
used to deal with stress and other negative things in
life. The purpose of this study is to present the
academic trails and coping mechanisms of Senior
Highschool students during the time of Covid-19
pandemic. Researchers have found some supporting
documents. Many recent studies by experts have focused
on the academic trials of the students while some
focused on the coping mechanism that the students showed
to deal with stress brought by the new normal of
learning.
A research study by Chandra (2021) explains that
scholarship requirements like maintaining high grades
and perfect attendance, family-related pressures like
broken family problems or family expectations, student’s
competition in an environment, and financial
complications are some of the reasons for a student to
interact or experience stress. Students are vulnerable
to academic trials, as time goes by, their emotional and
mental health will be tangled due to the feeling of
exhaustion and stress or depression. Academic trials,
low self-esteem, and a poor concertation is a type of
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high-level stress that has a high impact from students
that surely affect their academic performances.
Academic stress creates negative impacts on a student’s
well-being, decision making, career, overthinking,
comorbid conditions and sleeping difficulties. While
some students are experiencing stress from academic
trials, some are developing cope up mechanisms to deal
with the stress brought by academic trials. Some are
trying new activities and hobbies like music, painting,
scripting, cooking, etc. Additionally, some are having
family time or helping their family to cope with the
difficulties in their academics.
Another study on the topic by Guevarra and Cimanes,
(2017) maintains that most of students do not have or do
not know time management. Answering tons school works
and academic activities while providing time for family
and loved ones can put a pressure and stressful
environment to a student. Another source of trial in a
student in academic is the expectation of the student's
peers. It is a stereotype that having high scores and
good grades is a “must” to impress the parents, putting
the students in a suffocating spot, succeeding to please
others expectation. Not only on physical aspect,
Academic trials can also affect the students mental, and
emotional aspect by emerging anxiety, stress, and
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depression into students. On the bright side however,
by keeping things into perspective, having fun in life
nor in hobbies, and enjoying indulgences are few of the
cope up mechanism to make a student’s life balanced and
neutral.
Previous research by Ancheta and Ancheta,
(2020) showed that the new normal to learn during the
pandemic created a big fuss in the country of
Philippines. An obvious gap is sighted to those who can
continue learning in the new normal and those who
cannot. It is the matter of distance, communication, and
financial status. The fact that not everyone can afford
the basis for the new normal in academic is truly
unacceptable to the youngsters that seeks for knowledge
and guidance. However, the inequality triggered as the
school system exhibit the Department of Education's
mantra or quotation "no child left behind" while some of
the children in this country wants to enroll and study
but cannot due to the economic crisis, poverty and
financial complications. Distance learning created
trials to students and also for the teachers, where
response means adapting the new normal.
One early work by Mazo, (2015) proves that
adapting new environment can cause difficulties to
students, as well as academic pressure and socializing
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with new peers. For a student that is accustomed in
face-to-face classes and socializing with other fellow
students, it is hard to fit in to times like this.
Communication is one of the keys to succeed, but how can
someone communicate to somebody without barely knowing
the person. It is one of the academic trials in
distance learning that the students are facing. For
instance, is the seldom communication between the
student and the teacher in this time of pandemic.
Previous research showed by Mahapatra and
Sharma, (2020) reveals the psychological effects of
academic trials in students. Students of secondary and
tertiary education deals with ongoing stressors as the
education system demands to continue reaching students
using distance learning or online class. By the time it
started, the amount of people that gets infected by the
COVID-19 virus have arisen, affecting the physical,
mental, and emotional health of pupils that adds to the
academic trial that the students are facing. The
suffocating academic trials are too much for some
students leading them to drop out, future unemployment,
and increased their psychiatric disorders such as
depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
A recent study by De Guzman et al., (2020)
concluded that overthinking and lack of support from the
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government are the academic trials of students in online
and blended learning. Due dates and deadlines of school
works brings the tension and anxiousness to the students
affecting the student’s academic performances and the
outcome of their work. Government's lack of support or
basically injustice is also a stressor for the students.
Witnessing the favoritism of the government in a
particular place can brings anger and stress to the
household that will sure affect the mindset of the
students.
Seminal contributions have been made by Pastor et
al., (2020) state that several students find coping
mechanisms in this isolation that helps them overcome
the stressful scenario of modular and online learning.
Coping mechanisms are the students striving hope that
helped them to be stable and balance the negative
effects of the quarantine and pile of learning
materials. Some may find the family time as their
comfort, chatting with friends using the social media
platforms, and playing online games. Reading biblical
texts and articles is one of the most effective copes up
mechanism that fights the negativity, helps the
individual in emotional, mental, and spiritual manner.
Previous studies by Rotas and Cahapay, (2020)
showed that due to many responsibilities that the
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students are handling, stressful scenarios are
unavoidable for students in remote learning. This type
of educational system in time of pandemic may feature
that learning is complicated but students keep on moving
forward and continues survive the academic trials.
Cope up mechanisms are the antidote and the protection
of the physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Based on the survey, connection to loved ones like
family, friends, or close relatives can relieve stress,
as well as self-motivation and diverting attention to
other things like hobbies and passions.
The latest study by Freire et al., (2020)
reveals that academic and non-academic demands have an
effect on student’s wellbeing and academic performances.
Adaptation of students to new context, insufficient time
for academic task, and the pressure in preparation and
answering exams are included in academic demands or
academic trials while non-academic demands are the
change of environment, socialization, and financial
problems. Both may be different but the two demands
have a big impact on a student's academic performance
and growth. On coping strategies however, approach and
evasive strategy are the two general broad type of
coping mechanism. Approach strategies aims to directly
changing the problem and negative emotions by cognitive
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and behavioral mechanisms that includes strategies like
planning, taking specific action, instrumental and
emotional support, positive reappraisal, and acceptance.
Evasive strategy also uses cognitive and behavioral
mechanism such as denial, distractions, and wishful
thinking. Both strategies can be helpful to students
overcoming the academic trials of online classes. In
Addition, self-efficacy or belief of a person to oneself
ability to accomplish and achieve a particular goal is
considered an effective way to students to cope up with
academic trials, also, self-motivation can have great
effects on a student’s self-esteem and academic
performance.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the academic
trials and coping mechanisms of senior high students in
Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija in response to the
new normal of learning.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following
questions:
1. What may be the profile of the respondents in terms
of:
1.1Sex
1.2Age
1.3 Type of School
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2. What are the academic trials experienced by senior
high school students of Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva
Ecija?
3. What coping Mechanism are done by senior high
school students of Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija?
4. How do the respondents cope with academic trials in
responding to the new normal of learning?
5. Why is it important for the Senior High School
students of Barangay Cavite to respond to the new normal
of learning?
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Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
Demographic
Profile of
Students
 Sex
 Age
Coping
 Type of
Mechanisms of
School Questionnaire
Senior High
 Academic
School
Trials of
Students
Senior
High
School
Students
Figure 1: Conceptual Paradigm
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This study aims to determine the Academic
Trials and Coping Mechanisms of Senior High School
Students in Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija in
Response to the New Normal of Learning. The conceptual
framework discusses the academic trials and coping
mechanisms of Senior High School Students. To determine
the outcome of this study, the respondents will be
requested to answer the online survey in google forms.
As a result of this study, it would be known what are
the academic trials and the coping mechanisms of the
Senior High School students in Barangay Cavite, Guimba,
Nueva Ecija in response to the new normal of learning.
Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
There are no academic trials and coping mechanism
experienced by the Senior High School students in
Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija.
Alternative Hypothesis
There are academic trials and coping mechanisms
experienced by the Senior High School students in
Scope and Limitation
This study focuses on Senior High School
students from Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija. The
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focal point of this study is the Senior High Schools
that’s experiencing the academic trials and coping
mechanisms in new normal for learning.
Significance of the Study
Benefiting the study are the various sector as
follows:
Students. This study will give information to students
about the academic trials of Senior High School students
and the coping mechanisms that is used in order to give
response to the new normal of learning.
Teachers. This study will provide information to the
mentors to help and support the students to overcome the
academic trials and give some tips about the coping
mechanisms they can use to survive academically in the
pandemic.
Parents. This research will help the parents to
understand the trials that the students are facing and
to persuade the parents to give their children support
whether emotional, physical, or mental support.
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Administration. This study may get the administrations
attention and provide the need of the students to
survive academically.
Future Researchers. This research will serve as a guide
for future researchers. The contents of this research
may be used as key to new research.
Definition of Terms
Academic Trials. Academic trials are the issues and
complications in learning which may include learning
difficulties, disabilities, lack of attention from
teachers, that affects the student’s academic
performance.
Challenges that the students are facing in order to
survive academically while in pandemic. This includes
the environmental issues, ability of the students in
adapting the new normal in academic, and student’s
physical, mental, and emotional health.
Coping Mechanisms. Strategies that people use in order
to face stress and trauma to help manage the emotions
and painful scenarios and help to maintain an individual
well-being.
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In this study, it is the student’s way to face stress
brought by academic trials and survive the pandemic
New Normal. A current situation or social custom that
is different from what has been experienced or done but
is expected to become usual or typical.
A new and different way of living due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
CHAPTER II
METHODOLOGY
In this chapter, the researchers discuss the methods and
procedure that was applied in this research. It was
organized under the following sub-headings. Research
Design, Research Respondents, Sampling Procedure,
Research instruments, Method of Data Collection and
Method of Data Analysis.
Research Design
The Researchers used semi-qualitative design
and prepared a google form questionnaire using the
Likert Scale to gather and collect necessary data for
the study. This design helps the researchers to know
the academic trials and coping mechanisms of Senior High
School students in Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija.
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Therefore, the various question that the researchers
used in for the survey are appropriate and related to
the study.
Research Respondents
The Respondents of this study are the Thirty
(30) Senior High School Students S.Y 2020-2021 in
Sampling Procedure
This study was done online and only at Barangay
Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, among the Senior High
School students of school year 2020-2021 who’s
experiencing academic trials and coping mechanisms to
survive academically. Using the quota sampling
procedure, the researchers were able to pick out the
thirty (30) Senior High School students of Barangay,
Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija who’s experiencing academic
trials and coping mechanisms in order to give response
to the new normal for learning.
Research Instruments
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The researchers conceptualize an online survey
questionnaire in google forms as an instrument to gather
data from Senior High School students. The survey was
composed of thirty (30) questions that are based on the
statement of the problem. The survey forms were divided
into two sections. The first section was the collection
of the demographical information of the Senior High
School students from Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva
ecija. The other section consists questions that is
related to the academic trials and coping mechanism of
students, and the importance of responding to the new
normal of learning. Using the Likert scale, the Senior
High School students respond with the following options:
Strongly Agree (5), Agree (4), Undecided (3), Disagree
(2), Strongly Disagree (1); or Always (5), Often (4),
Sometimes (3), Rarely (2), Never (1).
Method of Data Collection
Because of the safety protocols that have
implemented in Barangay Cavite, the researchers decided
to use online surveys by the use of google forms. The
researchers consulted the Senior High School students in
Cavite if they can to answer the online survey. The
link for the survey is provided by the researchers to
the respondents online in any social media platforms
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available for the respondents. Google forms counted a
total of thirty (30) respondents who answered the online
survey.
Method of Data Analysis
The survey has done through google forms/online
survey in gathering data and information of respondents;
therefore, the frequency and percentage are given at the
summary of responses. Frequency counts and percentages
were used in analyzing demographic information variables
and research questions.
CHAPTER III
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
This chapter presents the analysis and the data
gathered in order to draw out important information and
significant points about the academic trials and coping
mechanisms of Senior High School students in Barangay
Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija in response to the new
normal of learning. For clarity and consistency, the
data are presented by the Likert scale.
Part I Respondent’s demographic Profile
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This part of study provides the demographic
profile of the respondents.
Table 1.1 Sex of the Respondents
Sex Frequency Percentage
(f) (%)
Male 15 50%
Female 15 50%
Total 30 100%
The table shows the sex of the respondents. In
30 respondents, the total population of males are 15
which takes the 50% of the population while the other
50% are the population of females. It means that both
sexes are experiencing academic trials and coping
mechanisms in order to respond to the new normal of
learning.
Table 1.2 Age of the Respondents
Age Frequency Percentage
(f) (%)
16-17 20 66.7%
18-19 10 33.3%
20 and Above 0 0%
Total 30 100%
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The table shows the age of the respondents.
66.7% or 20 respondents out of 30 Senior High School
students are aged 16 to 17 years old while the other
33.3% or 10 respondents are having the age of 18-19
years old. It means the majority of the respondents
who’s experiencing academic trials and coping mechanisms
are aged 16-17 years old.
Table 1.3 Type of School of the Respondent
Type of School Frequency Percentage
(f) (%)
Private 9 30%
Public 21 70%
Total 30 100%
The table shows the type of school of the
respondents. 21 out of 30 respondents which is 70% of
the total population of the respondents are the students
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of public schools while the other 9 respondents or 30%
of the population are the students of private schools.
It means that majority of the respondents are students
under Public Schools.
Part II Senior High School Student’s Academic Trials,
Coping Mechanisms, and Respondence to the new normal of
learning.
This part of study provides the collected data
in the survey.
Table 2.1 Academic Trials of Senior High School Students
Academic Trials Weighted Verbal
Mean Interpretation
1. I am experiencing 3.13 Undecided
poor internet or
data connection.
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2. I have lack of 3.53 Agree
communication to
the teachers so I
cannot follow the
school activities.
3. We don’t have 2.7 Undecided
enough cellular
devices to keep up
with online
learning.
4. I am busy helping 3.63 Agree
my family in our
business so we can
survive longer in
pandemic.
5. My family is 3.16 Undecided
financially
unstable to keep
up with online
learning.
6. I’m busy taking 3.93 Agree
care of family
members as my
parents go to
work.
7. I still have 4.23 Agree
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difficulties in
adapting the new
normal of
learning.
8. I experience 4.4 Agree
stress, anxiety,
overthinking and
depression.
9. My family problem 4.03 Agree
is affecting my
academic
performances.
10. I’m 4.03 Agree
physically,
mentally, and
emotionally
exhausted.
Total 3.68 Agree
Table 2.1 shows the academic trials experienced
by the Senior High School Students in Barangay Cavite,
Guimba, Nueva Ecija. As a whole, the respondents agree
to face academic trials in order to give response to the
new normal of learning
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Among the academic trials, statement number 8 has
the highest weighted mean of 4.4 and it states that the
respondents most faced academic trial is stress,
anxiety, overthinking and depression. While the
statement number 8 has the weighted mean, statement
number 3 has the lowest, with the weighted mean of 2.7.
It shows that the respondents had enough cellular
devices to submit file and activities online.
A related study by Mahapatra and Sharma, (2020)
reveals the effects of academic trials to students
psychologically. As the E-learning started students
became prone to mental and emotional illness like
anxiety, stress, and depression affecting their academic
performance. Students may feel and exhaustion due to
the implemented education system during the COVID-19
pandemic.
Table 2.2 Coping Mechanisms of Senior High School
Students
Coping Mechanisms Weighted Verbal
Mean Interpretation
1. I cope with 3.7 Sometime
academic trials by
bonding with my
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family.
2. I listen to music 4.6 always
to cope with
academic trials.
3. I spend some time 3.7 Often
talking to my
friends to cope
with stress.
4. I meditate to 3.0 Sometimes
lessen the stress
brought by the
academic trials.
5. I do my usual 3.86 Often
hobby/pastime
(gardening,
cooking, playing
sports, etc.) to
cope with stress.
6. I pray to God to 3.93 Often
give me hope and
cope with academic
trials
7. I play online 3.76 Often
/offline games when
I am tired of
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school works as a
coping mechanism.
8. I’m discovering new 3.83 Often
hobbies to cope
with stress.
9. I eat variety of 4.1 Often
foods as a cope up
mechanism.
10. I find time to 3.86 Often
sleep/nap.
Total 3.83 Often
Table 2.2 shows the coping mechanisms that the
respondents used to cope with the new normal of
learning. As a whole, the students often use coping
mechanisms while facing the academic trials in new
normal.
Among the coping mechanisms listed in the
table, with the weighted mean of 4.6, statement number 8
states that listening to music is the most effective way
to cope with academic trials in distance learning, while
statement number 4 which is meditating to cope with
stress brought by the academic trials is the least used
coping mechanism with the weighted mean of 3.0.
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A research study by Chandra, (2021) proved that
discovering new enjoyable activities is a great way to
cope with stress and anxiety brought by the academic
trials. Hobbies like gardening, cooking, painting, or
listening to music may bring comfort or lift up a
person's mood because our brains to produce chemicals
like dopamine and serotonin, which evokes feelings of
joy, whereas relaxes the mind and the body.
Table 2.3 Importance of Responding to the New Normal of
Learning for Senior High School Students
Importance of responding Weighted Verbal
to the New Normal of Mean Interpretation
Learning
1. I respond to 4.23 Agree
academic trials to
pass this school
year with
commendable grades.
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academic trials to
be a role model to
other students
academic trials to
pursue my passion
for learning
academic trials to
show that I can
survive this
pandemic
academically.
5. I respond to 4.53 Strongly Agree
academic trials
because I am aware
that my family
wants me to finish
this school year.
academic trials to
make my parents
happy and proud.
academic trials to
feed my mind and
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learn new things.
academic trials to
become more
responsible and
independent.
academic trials to
hone and improve my
skills.
academic trials so
I can be proud of
myself that I
survived this
school year.
Total 4.11 Agree
Table 2.3 shows the importance of responding to
the new normal of learning to the Senior High School
students of Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva Ecija. As a
whole, the respondents agree on the importance of
responding to the new normal of learning.
Among the reason why responding to the new
normal of learning is important, statement number 5
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with the weighted mean of 4.53, states that the
Senior High School students responded to the new normal
of learning because, the respondents are aware that
their family wanted them to finish this school year.
Statement number 2 on the other side states responding
to academic trials to be a role model to other students
has the lowest weighted mean of 3.56.
A study showed by Guevarra and Cimanes, (2017)
states that students are aware of their parent’s
expectation and standards when it comes to academics.
Pleasing the peer's expectation on getting a passing
score and grade every time in school may affect the
student’s mental health and give starts the emergence
of stress, unhealthy over thinking, and anxiety that
may lead to depression. Forcing students to be on top
of class is a toxic stereotype that needs to be remove
or change.
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CHAPTER IV
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
In this chapter, the summary of the study,
conclusion and recommendation are presented.
Summary
This research investigated and revolves around
the academic trials and coping mechanisms of Senior
High School students in Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva
Ecija in response to the new normal of learning. Semi-
qualitative design was used by the researchers in this
study. Quota sampling method was used for the
selection. Whether in public or private, a population
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of 30 Senior High School respondents in Barangay Cavite
was picked out to gather information for this study.
Using the Likert Scale, the researchers made an online
survey in google forms and distributed the link to the
30 selected respondents. The collected data of the
respondents were analyzed with the use of descriptive
statistics of frequency count, percentage and weighted
mean.
Conclusion
Based on the findings derived from this study, the
following conclusions were drawn:
1. Both male and female Senior High School students in
Barangay Cavite, Guimba, Nueva with the age of 16-17
years old experienced academic trials and coping
mechanisms since the new normal of learning started.
2. Over thinking, anxiety, stress and depression are
the conventional academic trails experienced by the
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Senior High School students in Barangay Cavite,
Guimba, Nueva Ecija.
3. Listening to music is the most used coping
mechanism by the Senior High School students relieve
or to keep up from the effects of online learning.
4. The reason why the Senior High School students
responded to the new normal of learning is because,
the students are aware of their parents wanted them
to finish the school year 2020-2021.
Recommendation
The following are the recommendations
1. Human brain is also an organ, it can have
illnesses. The researchers recommend to everybody to
take care of their mental, emotional, and physical
health.
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2. The researchers recommend to the teachers and the
students to keep it neutral. There are times to rest
and there are times to work hard
3. The researchers recommend to the students to work
smart not hard.
4. The researchers recommend to the parents to stop the
stereotype of forcing and scolding a child to study
hard and achieve academic rewards. Every child has
different level of intelligence. Don’t raise a child
just to have a retirement plan.
5. The researchers recommend to the students that enjoy
life and grow as an individual but don’t neglect
learning new things from school.
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Academic Trials and Coping Mechanisms of Senior

High School Students

The Problem and Its Setting

During the month of August, year 2020,

Undersecretary Leonor Magtolis Briones of Department of

Education, generally known as DepEd secretary, addressed

the public that the classes will continue. Since

students cannot be able to go school, there shall be an

alternative learning system, the modular and online

learning. Online learning or online class are classes

conducted over the internet so Wi-Fi and Mobile Data are

needed. Modular Learning on the other side is learning

that uses modules and self-learning based on the most

essential learning competencies provided by the

Even though students adopted the new normal for

learning, academic trials are unavoidable. There are

circumstances that is beyond reach of students like the

students lack of internet connection, devices,

geographical location, financial problem, etc. and

while there are the problems beyond reach of student,

there is also the environmental, mental, and emotional

expectations, low self-esteem, relationship

difficulties, and many more. Personal problems can also

interfere to the growth of students and their academic

performances. There are times that a student gets a

continuous working sheet with a short due date of

passing the materials or files that it made the students

confused where to starts and stressed out. Based on an

article paper in Inquirer.net titled “Fewer Students in

Online Class Seen” written by the columnist Adonis, Meg

(2020) millions of students continue to endure the

difficulties of the new learning systems, latest data

from the Department of Education (DepEd) showed that

only 25 million students were enrolled for school year

2020-2021, leaving nearly 3 million out of school.

The researcher’s purpose in doing this study is

to determine the academic trials and coping mechanisms

of senior high school students in Barangay Cavite,

Guimba, Nueva Ecija in response to the new normal of

learning. Further, the student researchers conduct this

research to fully understand the academic struggles of

the students in Barangay Cavite and how they cope with

the demands of the new normal in studying.

Academic trials are the challenges that

students will interface in order to succeed. Cope up

mechanisms, however, are the strategies or tactics being

used to deal with stress and other negative things in

life. The purpose of this study is to present the

academic trails and coping mechanisms of Senior

Highschool students during the time of Covid-19

pandemic. Researchers have found some supporting

documents. Many recent studies by experts have focused

on the academic trials of the students while some

focused on the coping mechanism that the students showed

to deal with stress brought by the new normal of

A research study by Chandra (2021) explains that

scholarship requirements like maintaining high grades

and perfect attendance, family-related pressures like

broken family problems or family expectations, student’s

competition in an environment, and financial

complications are some of the reasons for a student to

interact or experience stress. Students are vulnerable

to academic trials, as time goes by, their emotional and

mental health will be tangled due to the feeling of