Live Experiences of Pandemic To The Mental Health of The Gas 12 C Students 2

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
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Live Experiences of Pandemic to the Mental Health of the GAS 12-C
Students
A Practical Research
Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department
SAINT BENILDE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Calamba City, Laguna
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for

Senior High School Completion
General Academic Strand
Legaspi , Arrianne A.
Panga , Joshua Rovic A.
Manito , Iza Nolyn G .
Tomawis , Adriane Kaye M.
June 2023
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APPROVAL SHEET
The Research in “Live Experience of Pandemic to the Mental Health of the GAS
12 C Student”, which is prepared and submitted by GAS 12 C- RWANDA in
fulfillment of partial requirements for the Senior High School Department, has been
examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for oral defense.
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CHAPTER 1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Mental health is the state of your mind that influences your thinking, feeling,
and action. It also includes the emotional, psychological, and social well-
being of a person. It is crucial in all aspects of life, from youth and juvenility
to maturity.
One of the problems people encounter during this pandemic is a lack of
attention to mental health. This type of case could have a crucial impact on
person’s studies, decision-making, and social well-being. Being physically
and mentally healthy during this pandemic is a goal for everyone. To begin
with, everyone needs to be mentally stable, especially those who are
adjusting to the new normal. Physical health does have a positive and
negative impact on mental health.
Mental health emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy mentality
to live a healthy life. Some may ask, what is the difference between mental
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health and mental illness? For starters, Mental Health is a positive concept
while mental illness is a pessimistic concept. Anxiety, depression, psychosis,
and an eating disorder are all example of mental diseases. Mental health is
concerned with the proper functioning and wellness of the mind. Mental
illness is concerned with the problems regarding human thinking,
psychological state, drugs, and other associated issues.
Mental and physical health are essential components of complete well-
being. Depression, for example, raises the risk of various types of physical
health issues, especially long -term diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and
stroke. The existence of chronic illnesses can elevate the likelihood of
developing mental illness. It is crucial to acknowledge that a person’s
mental health can fluctuate over time, depending on a variety of conditions.
When person’s resources and coping abilities are strained beyond their
limits, their mental health may suffer.
Mental illness can make it difficult for someone to cope with work,
relationships, and other demands. The relationship between stress and
mental illness is complex, but it is known that stress can worsen an episode
of mental illness. Most people can manage their mental illness with
medication, counseling, or both. Mental illness can affect working and

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personal relationships. Anxiety disorder, Bipolar affective disorder,
Depression, Eating disorder, Paranoia, PTSD, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia
are a group of mental disorders.
Mental health problems have a huge impact on a student’s academic
performance. Student’s lives are highly affected by mental health problems
in many areas such as Academic achievement, Physical health, Satisfaction
with High school experiences, and negatively impacting relationships with
Friends and Family. These issues can have long term consequences for
students and can affect their future employment, well-being, and overall
health. Poor mental health contributes to lack of motivation and problems in
focusing which can lead to failing grades.

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Theoretical framework
According to World Health Organization (WHO),Footnote1 childhood and
adolescence are considered to be critical stages for the development of skills
in self-control, social interaction and learning. This can affect the mental
health and well-being of children and adolescents, whereas exposure to risk
factors (e.g. bullying at school) can negatively affect them in the long-term.
As the rates of mental health and behavioral problems at the population level
are high and continue to increase, healthcare systems could benefit from
employing additional tools and methodologies.
Two of the objectives identified in the WHO’s comprehensive mental health
plan [1] refer to (a) the provision of comprehensive and integrated mental
health and social care services and (b) the strengthening of evidence-based
information systems. In order to analyse and assess the functionality and
operational capability of mental healthcare services, identification of
correlations and relationships within such systems would provide a better
insight related to the services provided. Such an approach would then easily
provide an evidence-base for the consequences of a high socioeconomic
burden of mental diseases, apart from the medical and emotional one, not
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only on the micro- (e.g. individuals and their families) level, but on the
meso- (e.g. school population) and macro- (e.g. nation) level as well.
It is the aim of the current paper to suggest an integrated system’s approach
based on General Systems Theory to show that the application and
exploitation of such frameworks in a very specialized and focused attempt
can help to define the individual and population relationships, characteristics
and interactions inside and outside a system. Moreover, the assessment of
the efficiency and operational capability within an existing mental
healthcare provision center allows the observation and identification of a
correspondence between social, economic and operational indicators. A
description of these parameters are provided hereinafter, based on semi-
structured interviews with the staff of the Hellenic Center of Mental Health
and Research.
Language, socio-emotional and cognitive development in children and
adolescents with mental health issues is getting increased attention over the
last years. Establishing communication patterns and addressing behavioural
diversities among this population should be of priority, along with a better
understanding in a large variety of patient characteristics within the
operational framework of mental healthcare centers. Therefore, the

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relationships between provided services and operational capability should
become more evident. As integrated systems’ approaches are still missing to
predict the efficiency of treatment services in a macroscopic scale, a General
Systems Theory framework is hereby proposed. This framework is applied
and tested against the operational framework of the Hellenic Center of
Mental Health and Research, in order to identify the need of such an
approach and the strong cooperation between medical and population
interactions. Using such frameworks as a prerequisite to identify important
factors affecting population states can lead to evaluating their impact on the
treatment outcome and depict the complexity of pathways potentially related
to the children’s development.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study will assess the effects of pandemic to the mental health of the
Students of SBIS Grade-12 GAS C
1. How do the participants their experiences in pandemic
2. What interpretations could be drawn from the testimonies of the other participants?
3. What results may be suggested for the study ?

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Scope and Delimitations
This study intends to determine the mental health state among grade 12 GAS C
of SBIS during this pandemic. The total number of the Participants was 5 students. The
researcher selected this number of students become this number of participants is
enough for qualitative research. The researcher conducted the study in October 2022.
The time given enough to gather a variety of information. This study was conducted in
Calamba City because the study focuses on the mental health of students at SBIS Grade
12 GAS C year 2022-2023. The variables such as age and gender were included to get
an accurate outcome.
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Significance of the study
The findings of this study may provide informative regarding the mental health
problems that students are facing during this pandemic. It provides the interest to create
awareness and knowledge about the student’s mental health.
Specifically, the findings of this study may benefit the following:
Parents. This research will help the parents understand and realize how their
children deal with mental health problems during the pandemic. Parents will likewise
be aware of needs of their children and help them in this process.
Teachers. The findings of this study can give information on how students manage
their mental health during the pandemic and how they will develop a healthy lifestyle.
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Teachers will be more aware and should regularly monitor the students in this time of
pandemic.
Students. This study would raise awareness to the students of Grade 12-GAS C of
Saint Benilde International School. To identify the challenges faced by the students
during the pandemic and develop healthy mental health. Health awareness will gain
advantages to the students on how to manage mental health.
Future Researchers. The Findings of this study may be used to conduct additional
studies that may be relevant to be challenges encountered by the students during the
pandemic. The researcher expects that these findings will aid future research into the
mental health difficulties that students experienced throughout the pandemic.
Furthermore, the study will provide information on how students faced their mental
health problems during the pandemic.

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Definition of terms
These are the different terminologies used in this study that conceptually and
operationally defined to facilitate easy and clear understanding.
Pandemic. A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or
the world at a particular time. Occur when a new virus has spread in the country.
Students had delayed their development.
Mental illness. Is general term for s group of illness that may impact on person’s
thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviors. Some students had developed distress
and problems functioning in social, work, and family activities.

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Anxiety disorder. Is the mind and body’s reaction to stressful, dangerous, or
unfamiliar situations.
Bipolar affective disorder. It is previously known as manic depression, is a mood
disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally-elevated
mood that last from days to weeks each.
Depression. Is a mood disorder characterized by a lowering of mood, loss of interest
and enjoyment, and reduced energy.
Eating disorder. Is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that
negatively affects a person’s physical or mental health.
Paranoia. An instinct or thought process that is believed to be heavily influenced by
anxiety or fear, often to the point of delusion and irrationality.

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PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can
develop as a response to people who have experienced any traumatic event.
Psychosis. Is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things
differently from those around them; might involve hallucinations or delusions.
Schizophrenia. Is a complex psychotic disorder characterized by disruptions to
thinking and emotions and a distorted perception of reality.

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CHAPTER 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Foreign Literature
According to Nurseskasatmata, Suharto, Ramayanti, and Yunalia (2020), The
world continues to battle the day to day issues of the coronavirus pandemic, one aspect
is the increasing problem of mental health for students. As schools have closed down
and have suddenly transitioned to online classes. The model is currently the best
alternative as keeping schools open poses a safety risk for students. Student with pre-
existing mental health problems such as stress disorder, general anxiety disorder, post-
traumatic stress disorder, depression, or loneliness have become more vulnerable due to
lockdown polices and showed themselves in different ways. Lockdowns, travel
restrictions, school closings, and social/physical distancing have created a level of
social isolation previously unseen across the globe. These upsends, for many, can have
profound consequences on one’s mental health.

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According to Omar, Bakar, Wae-esor, and Othman(2021), Mental health refers to
cognitive, behavioral, emotional well-being. Occasionally, the term mental health is
used to refer to the absence of a mental illness. Mental health or sanity refers to an
individual’s a social well-being, thoughts, and emotions. The outbreak of COVID-19
and the widespread transmission of the virus in different countries have deteriorated the
mental health of students in terms of family, financial, and campus relocation. This
study determined how family, financial, and campus relocation affect students’ mental
health during a pandemic. The findings indicate that family, financial, and campus
migration all have a strong correlation with students’ mental health. Additionally, the
study’s findings established that family, financial, and campus migration were all
strongly associated with students’ mental health. The data demonstrate that family and
finance have a beneficia effects on students’ mental health. Meanwhile, campus
relocation has the most beneficial effect on students’ mental health. We can conclude
from these findings that family, financial, and the campus, relocation have had a
substantial impact on students’ mental health.

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FOREIGN LITERATURE
According to Chen and Lucock (2022), The higher education students’ mental
health has been a growing concern in recent years even before the COVID-19
pandemic. The stresses and restrictions associated with pandemic have put students at
greater risk of developing mental health issues, which may significantly impair their
academic success, social interactions, and future career and personal opportunities. The
study aimed to understand the mental health status of students at an early stage in the
pandemic and to investigate factors associated with higher levels of distress. Higher
levels of distress were associated with lower levels of exercising, higher levels tobacco
use, and several life events associated with the pandemic and lockdown, such as
canceled events, worsening of personal relationships, and financial concerns. This study
tackles the importance of long-term monitoring and mental health support for students.
According to Camacho-Zuñiga, Pego, Escamilla, and Hosseini (2021), The
COVID-19 pandemic and the enforced restrictions have harshly affected educational
sectors in 161 countries around the world. With more than 1.6 billion students away
from normal school life, the crisis threatens the teaching and learning processes and the
students’ emotional health. Herein, it presents the result of a careful assessment of the
feeling of over 13,000 students at high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels
from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic The results indicate a generally low energy
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level and dominance of negative feelings among the students regardless of their
academic state. They have recorded five responses (being anxious, stressed,
overwhelmed, tired, and depressed) as the most frequently reported feelings in the time
of lockdown. Overall, 14% of those who have reported suffering from these feelings
have also identified a need for professional help in managing their feelings throughout
the quarantine period. The current study also presents several strategies to combat the
undesirable consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Grubic, Badovinac, and Johri (2020) With the global development of
the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the psychological issues which
accompany this pandemic have rapidly compounded its public health burden. Emerging
research assessing the mental health implications of COVID-19 has identified a
heightened prevalence of moderate-to-severe self-reported depressive and anxious
symptomatology among the general public, reflecting the widespread effects of
uncertainty and health-related fears. However, further research that investigates beyond
the population level is required to understand the individualized disruption of lives and
routines as a result of COVID-19 and its associated psychological impacts. For
students, heightened levels of psychological distress and downstream negative
academic consequences are prevalent under normal circumstances. Based on insights
from research examining the impact of academic disruptions on students, it is
reasonable to venture that students may experience reduced motivation toward studies,
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increased pressures to learn independently, abandonment of daily routines, and
potentially higher rates of dropout as direct consequences of these measures. Thus, by
increasing academic stressors in a population with heightened pre-existing stress levels
and a potentially reduced ability to rely on typical coping strategies, such as families
who themselves may be experiencing heightened distress, the COVID-19 pandemic has
placed an unprecedented mental health burden on students, which urgently requires
further examination and immediate intervention. This study has explored the impact of
COVID-19 on student education and well-being. Approximately 25% of their sample
reported experiencing anxiety symptoms, which were positively correlated with
increased concerns about academic delays, economic effects of the pandemic, and
impacts on daily life. Furthermore, among the many student surveys administered
worldwide, one survey by Young Minds reported that 83% of young respondents
agreed that the pandemic worsened pre-existing mental health conditions, mainly due to
school closures, loss of routine, and restricted social connections.
As Keyes (2002) describes, we can think of our mental health as a continuum, with
languishing at one end and flourishing at the other. By starting a dialogue and showing
that we care, we can help each other get the help we need and potentially begin to feel
better. According to Allport, a fully developed and well-functioning individual
manifests the following features such as, the variety of interests and the zeal to pursue
them, the ability to accomplish daily responsibilities, including self-care, and A mature
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insight into his internal and external worlds. When a person behaves oddly or deviates
from the societal standards of normality, Gordon Allport (1937) mentioned in his
studies that mental health and illness are not two independent constructs. They are two
poles of a linear sequence and keep moving throughout the lifetime. He was the first to
determine that: certain consistencies in a person's behavior may reflect some sort of
inner psychological quality.
According to Leshner, Scherer, and Graduate Education (2021), Student wellbeing
is foundational to academic success. Studies have found the dropout rates for students
with a diagnosed mental health problem range from 43 percent to as high as 86 percent.
While dealing with stress is a normal part of life, for some students, stress can
adversely affect their physical, emotional, and psychological health, particularly given
that adolescence and early adulthood are when most mental illnesses are first
manifested. In addition to students who may develop mental health challenges during
their time in postsecondary education, many students arrive on campus with a mental
health problem or have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can also
negatively affect physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. The nation's
institutions of higher education are seeing increasing levels of mental illness, substance
use, and other forms of emotional distress among their students. Some of the
problematic trends have been ongoing for decades. Some have been exacerbated by the
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approaches to meet increasing demand for mental health and substance use services,
based on the available evidence on the nature of the issues and what works in various
situations.
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Foreign Studies
According to Omar, Bakar, Wae-esor, and Othman (2021), Mental health refers to
cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Occasionally, the term mental health
is used to refer to the absence of a mental illness. Mental health or sanity refers to an
individual's social well-being, thoughts, and emotions. The outbreak of COVID-19 and
the widespread transmission of the virus in different countries have deteriorated the
mental health of students in terms of family, financial, and campus relocation. This
study determined how family, financial, and campus relocation affect students’ mental
health during a pandemic. The findings indicate that family, financial, and campus
migration all have a strong correlation with students’ mental health. Additionally, the
study's findings established that family, financial, and campus migration were all
strongly associated with students’ mental health. The data demonstrate that family and
finance have a beneficial effect on students’ mental health. Meanwhile, campus
relocation has the most beneficial effect on students’ mental health. We can conclude
from these findings that family, financial, and campus relocation have had a substantial
impact on students' mental health.
According to Thandevaraj, Gani, and Nasir (2021), As a result of the COVID-19
pandemic crisis, e-learning has become a necessary feature in all educational
establishments such as schools, colleges, and universities. Teachers and students are
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required to adapt to the online learning method to ensure it is carried out as usual even
though they have difficulties in various ways. Some of them face depression and
anxiety. This paper reviews the psychological impact on students’ online learning
during Covid-19 in Malaysia. Past studies determined students are affected
psychologically and show symptoms of depression and anxiety. Nevertheless, many
studies presented opposite results. This review suggests the government sector take
initiative in helping students with low access to the internet and gadgets which are the
main requirement to be able to participate in online classes, and concurrently increase
the engagement of students in virtual learning, especially during this critical pandemic.
According to Acob, Arifin, and Dewi (2021), COVID-19 considered a global health
crisis poses mental health problems among individuals and specifics to students. This
study aimed to determine the depression, anxiety, and stress levels among students
amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. The symptoms of disorders were
moderate to extremely severe in the study. Age, gender, marital status, and family
history of illness are significantly different with age group 20 and below, females,
singles, and families with no history of illness displaying a high level of anxiety.
Results also established an association between anxiety and the family’s monthly
income and history of illness. The higher the monthly income and no presence of It are
therefore recommended to essentially develop community-based mental health
programs for preventive purposes.
Local Studies
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According to Malolos, Baron, Apat, Sagsagat, Pasco, Aportadera, Tan, Gacutno-
Evardone, and Lucero-Prisno III (2021), The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic has subjected the mental health and well-being of Filipino children to drastic
conditions. While children are more vulnerable to these detriments, there remains the
absence of unified and comprehensive strategies in mitigating the deterioration of the
mental health of Filipino children. Existing interventions focus on more general
solutions that fail to acknowledge the circumstances that a Filipino child is subjected
under. Moreover, these strategies also fail to address the multilayered issues faced by a
lower-middle-income country, such as the Philippines. As the mental well-being of
Filipino children continues to be neglected, a subsequent and enduring mental health
epidemic can only be expected for years to come. According to the National Statistics
Office (NSO), mental health illnesses rank as the third most common form of morbidity
among Filipinos. In the assessment conducted on the Philippine mental health system, a
prevalence of 16% of mental disorders among children was reported. With this
alarming number of cases, it is surprising to see how the Philippines is currently
responding to this problem. To date, there are only five government hospitals with
psychiatric facilities for children, 84 general hospitals with psychiatric units, and 46
outpatient facilities from which there are only 11 that are designated for children and
adolescents. Additionally, there are only 60 child psychiatrists practicing in the
Philippines, with the majority of them practicing in urban areas such as the National
Capital Region.
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Synthesis
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expected that 2020 would bring tremendous changes and impact the world's economy,
education, and lifestyle. The COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way to defining the
"new normal". That means the current situation is different from what has been
experienced or done before but is expected to become usual or typical. Learners are
expected to have a balanced activity. For that reason, there must be time for studies,
play, and relaxation. It's ideal to study hard, but it's also equally important to socialize
and be with friends. Due to the pandemic, the young stay most of the time in the house;
as result, they are deprived of the usual outdoor activities like playing ballgames,
swimming, strolling around the park, and the like which help them stay fit. Mental
health includes emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. It causes stress to
those who are outgoing. There are reported news already about suicides related to too
much pressure in their studies, Through online classes may both have positive and
negative effects and it may be tough for the students to be at home all the time; in the
contrary, the learners have built a better and stronger relationship with their siblings
and the family.
According to Send. Angara (2022), Mental health has historically been a difficult
subject to talk about in Philippine society. Many of us, no doubt, have our own stories,
personal or otherwise, of how difficult it is to seek help. In fact, in the journal Social
Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, August 2020, analysis of many studies in the
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matter confirmed that the low utilization of mental health services among Filipinos
could be attributed in part to the stigma associated with mental health issues, with
resilience and self-reliance becoming possible alternative coping strategies.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made mental health an ever bigger issues.
The quarantine, the economic effects of the pandemic, and the anxieties brought about
by the virus’ unpredictability have had a negative effect on the mental health of many
Filipinos.
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CHAPTER 3
Research design
The Experimental Research design was used for this study where the the researcher
manipulates the independent variable that is the different product formulations and a
control group which is the qualitative research. A survey questionnaire is administrative
to a selected sample from a specific population. The survey involved the administration
of a Questionnaire which sought to obtain data on the sensory evaluation of the
qualitative research.
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Population and Sampling
The researchers interviewed five (5) respondents from grade 12 GAS C Students.
The reason the researchers chose grade 12 GAS C Students is that these students may
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Data Gathering Produce
The role of researchers were to get, conduct and analyze every data that they have
gathered on the search. By doing five (5) of them is assigned to conduct the actual
interview and ask a multitude of questions regarding different experiences in joining
mental health awareness club. The next one is one of them will be assigned to hold of
the participants answers. And the rest of them will analyze the answer key from the
actual interview by understanding carefully and writing everything that the interviewer
and the participants have say.

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Instrumentations
In gathering pertinent information, the researchers used six (6) guide questions which in
turn were used as interview questions for the respondents. Using the said instrument,
the researchers personally approached the five (5) respondents from different students
of GAS 12 C and explained the endeavor of his inquiry and the purpose of the
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Ethical Considerations
The researchers would give credentials to the sites they used to get information to
avoid any plagiarism and the information about the students that the researchers
interviews will be confidential and will be used for academic purposes only.
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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Interview Question #1: How did Pandemic affect their?
MATRIX 1
CO-RESEARCHER RESPONSE RESEARCHER’S
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 it affects the way we study Co-researcher 1
from face to face learning answered the question
to online classes that there’s a
significant effect.
Participants 2 STRUGGLE Co-researcher 2
answered the question
that somehow the
reason that affects the
mental health.
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situation when pandemic answered the question
has happened but for me, it that there are other
really affect my acads variables but still
because am not used to virtual learning has a
virtual study unlike significant effect in
traditional when pre- students in mental
pandemic. health.
Participants 4 It made school online Co-researcher 4
which affected my studies answered the question,
greatly there are clearly some
students are
experiencing challenge
from online class.
Participants 5 For me, the pandemic Co-researcher 5
affects us in a lot of ways. answered the
Such as having a problem question ,that they
when it comes to their pandemic has also
confidence. It can really significant effect for
affect their studies. mental health.

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Interview Question #2: How did they manage their mental health during the
pandemic?
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 we stayed focus on the Co-researcher 1
things that matters like our Answered the
studies and health during question, they are
the pandemic focused and calm even
though it’s the mid
pandemic.
Participants 2 TIME MANAGEMENT Co-researcher 2
Answered the
question, they still
manage to arrange
their time even were in
the middle of
pandemic.
Participants 3 by interacting more with Co-researcher 3

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and making myself happy question, they still
in my free time. manage to find a way
on how they will
spend their time.
Participants 4 I manage my mental health Co-researcher 4
by going online and Answered the
watching tiktok question, they still
found a way to divert
their attention even
though they are in the
middle of the
pandemic.
Respondent 5 They manage it by using Co-researcher 5
social media a lot and Answered the
they’re creating so many question, they manage
friends and to that way, to make friends and
they forget their problems. found a way on what
can be done to ease
their mind.
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MATRIX 3
Interview Question #3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
pandemic to the mental health among Grade 12 GAS C Students?
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 advantage is we stayed at Co- researcher 1
home during the pandemic Answered the
meaning we can spend Question, they use the
more time with our pandemic to focus on
families and the family bonds, yet they
disadvantage is the things still limit what they
that we do is limited can do.
during the pandemic
Participants 2 ADVANTAGES - ALL Co- researcher 2
CAN STAY AT HOME Answered the
DISADVANTAGES - NO Question, they do not
ONE CAN IF WE ARE know if they are safe
SAFE OR NOT or not even tough were
at home.
Participants 3 pandemic never had an Co- researcher 3

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advantages, it only had Answered the
disadvantages like you Question, they having
can't talk or interact with difficulty with their
your friends, you're always health.
alone, it gaves you anxiety
like social.
Participants 4 There are no advantages, I Co- researcher 4
only felt anxiety and Answered the
depression Question, it gives them
negative impact in
their lives.
Participants 5 The advantages of Co- researcher 5
Pandemic to gas 12 c Answered the
students is this pandemic Question, they having
creates a lot of time to realization about their
know and be better version selves.
to ourselves and the
disadvantages of the
pandemic is it creates a lot
of stress.
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MATRIX 4
Interview Question #4: What are things that affects the mental health of Grade 12
GAS C Students?
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 the raising cases of Co- researcher 1
COVID-19 Answered the Question,
it gives them worried
about the cases of
COVID-19
Participants 2 LACKS OF ACTIVITIES Co- researcher 2
Answered the Question,
Activities can be a
diversion or a
distraction from mental
health disorders.
Participants 3 disappointment to yourself Co- researcher 3
they having
breakdowns.
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sadness and loneliness Answered the Question,
they having health
problem.
Participants 5 The confidence, Co- researcher 5

they lack of self
control.
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MATRIX 5
Interview Question #5: What should be done to lessen the mental health
breakdown of Grade 12 GAS C Students?
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 focus on the good sides Co- researcher 1
and always communicate Answered the Question,
with others they having
interaction/socialize
with others.
Participants 2 TIME MANAGEMENT Co- researcher 2
AND MEDITATION Answered the Question,
they need to manage
everything and to relax.
Participants 3 do or try the things that Co- researcher 3
will make you happy or Answered the Question,
seek professional help do what makes you
happy.
Participants 4 Money, give me money Co- researcher 4

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money can makes them
happy and it can lessen
your problem.
Participants 5 Share it to your friends or Co- researcher 5

your family because its
they want someone who
good to know that you
understand them.
have someone that have
your back.
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MATRIX 6
Interview Question #6: How do the participants describe their mental disorder
experience during this pandemic
OBSERVATION
Participants 1 anxious about the Co- researcher 1
Pandemic Answered the Question
Pandemic has a lot
give, fear, sadness ,
strength that has been
affecting mental health.
Participants 2 ANNOYING Co- researcher 2
Answered the Question
Annoyances can
interfere in mental
health because it
accompanies negativity.
Participants 3 over thinking all the time, Co- researcher 3
changing behavior, feeling Answered the Question
unworthy pandemic changed the

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student due to lack of
communication, being
alone because of the
quarantine.
Participants 4 I felt dead, I want to die, Co- researcher 4
but hey no school :DD Answered the Question
Clearly, the statement
states it all because the
issue gives the
respondents a
heavyweight in his/her
mental state. Thus the
statement should be a
clear interpretation that
pandemic/virtual
learning has a
significant effect on
mental health of every
students
Participants 5 It creates more stress and Co- researcher 5

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sharing my problems with they are lack of
other people. communication unlike
before that you’re
surrounded with other
people, you can tell
them what you feel.
Chapter 5
CONSOLIDATED FINDINGS, REFLECTIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
On the phenomenological study on the lived experiences of the five (5) respondents
from the different students of GAS 12 C RWANDA in Saint Benilde International
School as to showing on how pandemic affects the study of the students. They able to
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share the experiences of studying while pandemic. The effect of pandemic to the mental
health during their studies was no good, they felt depression,anxiety & struggles.
Pandemic affects a lot of ways such as their confidence. The struggles hit them so much
during pandemic, they need to learn & study in their own way which can caused
depression & anxiety.
Based on the gathered information, it affects the way they study from face to face
learning to online classes. They struggle in a lot of ways by having a problem when it
comes to confidence. Some of the students affects their academic performances due to
lack of communication through virtual study. They managed their health during the
pandemic by stayed focus on the things matter, make time management and interact
with friends or family to be happy in free time.
In addition of affecting the study during pandemic, is that the things that we do is
limited during the pandemic. It gives anxiety and depression for being alone.
Each respondent has their own way on how to learn virtually during pandemic to
survive their study. They have a similar effect on their mental health during pandemic
which is the depression & anxiety. Regardless on the effects, the student of GAS 12-
C(RWANDA) still pursue and continue their study for them to survived and to reach
their own dreams. They have a similarity which is the disappointments. They are
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disappointed to themselves that causes depression and anxiety, but they find ways to
lessen their problems. They use their social media to connect with their friends and in
that case they will not think a lot of their problems.
Recommendations
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Students must be aware to the people especially those who has mental health problems.
They can give a support thru giving them an advice as a students that even though they
are experiencing mental health problems we are here to help us to overcome their
emotional and mental problems.
Family shall be aware that the students is also experiencing mental health problems.
Many of the parents are not believing to their children who might experiencing mental
health problems. So please be aware and do not ignore it because someday the students
who has mental health problems will be commit suicide.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page i
Endorsement ii
Approval Sheet iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of Contents v
List of Appendices vii
List of Tables viii
List Figures ix
Abstract x
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Limitations
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Chapter 2 METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Population and Sampling
Participants of the Study
Research instrument
Validation of the instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
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Chapter 3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
**Parts depend on SOP
Chapter 4 CONCLUSIONS ANDRECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A-
Appendix B-
Appendix C-
Appendix D-
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Live Experiences of Pandemic to the Mental Health of the GAS 12-C

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for

**FORMAT of Endorsement will be to follow.

12 C Student”, which is prepared and submitted by GAS 12 C- RWANDA in

James Alexander M. Deza, LPT Angelo C. Penaredonda, Ph. D.

Mary Grace C. Catapang, LPT Lea Navarro-Mansit, LPT

PORFERIO R. FERRER, Ph.D.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

One of the problems people encounter during this pandemic is a lack of

person’s studies, decision-making, and social well-being. Being physically

with, everyone needs to be mentally stable, especially those who are

negative impact on mental health.

Mental health emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy mentality

while mental illness is a pessimistic concept. Anxiety, depression, psychosis,

illness is concerned with the problems regarding human thinking,

psychological state, drugs, and other associated issues.

Mental and physical health are essential components of complete well-

stroke. The existence of chronic illnesses can elevate the likelihood of

developing mental illness. It is crucial to acknowledge that a person’s

mental health can fluctuate over time, depending on a variety of conditions.

limits, their mental health may suffer.

relationships, and other demands. The relationship between stress and

medication, counseling, or both. Mental illness can affect working and

personal relationships. Anxiety disorder, Bipolar affective disorder,

Depression, Eating disorder, Paranoia, PTSD, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia

are a group of mental disorders.

Mental health problems have a huge impact on a student’s academic

performance. Student’s lives are highly affected by mental health problems

in many areas such as Academic achievement, Physical health, Satisfaction

with High school experiences, and negatively impacting relationships with

health. Poor mental health contributes to lack of motivation and problems in

focusing which can lead to failing grades.

According to World Health Organization (WHO),Footnote1 childhood and

adolescence are considered to be critical stages for the development of skills

health and well-being of children and adolescents, whereas exposure to risk

employing additional tools and methodologies.

Two of the objectives identified in the WHO’s comprehensive mental health

information systems. In order to analyse and assess the functionality and

operational capability of mental healthcare services, identification of

correlations and relationships within such systems would provide a better

provide an evidence-base for the consequences of a high socioeconomic

It is the aim of the current paper to suggest an integrated system’s approach

based on General Systems Theory to show that the application and

exploitation of such frameworks in a very specialized and focused attempt

can help to define the individual and population relationships, characteristics

and interactions inside and outside a system. Moreover, the assessment of

the efficiency and operational capability within an existing mental

healthcare provision center allows the observation and identification of a

correspondence between social, economic and operational indicators. A

description of these parameters are provided hereinafter, based on semi-

Language, socio-emotional and cognitive development in children and

last years. Establishing communication patterns and addressing behavioural

diversities among this population should be of priority, along with a better

understanding in a large variety of patient characteristics within the

operational framework of mental healthcare centers. Therefore, the

relationships between provided services and operational capability should

become more evident. As integrated systems’ approaches are still missing to

predict the efficiency of treatment services in a macroscopic scale, a General

Systems Theory framework is hereby proposed. This framework is applied

and tested against the operational framework of the Hellenic Center of

Mental Health and Research, in order to identify the need of such an