CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

The research uses quantitative and qualitative methods to look at how academic pressure
affects academic performance. It does this by asking questions in a survey and interviews
that's done just once, to see how things are related during a specific time.

Participants

The participants in this study consist of senior secondary school students in Kiblawan. The
inclusion criteria encompass students currently enrolled in senior secondary education
programs, regardless of academic performance or specific educational tracks to get a good
mix of experiences.

Research Instrument

Quantitative Surveys: Participants are administered standardized questionnaires to assess

various dimensions of academic pressure, including workload, expectations, time
management, and stress levels. Participants could answer by picking from different choices,
like "a little bit," "a lot," or "not at all."
Qualitative Interviews: Some participants are selected for in-depth interviews to explore their
experiences. Participants were asked about their experiences with school stress and how it
affected their grades.

Measures

The measures used in this study include:

Academic Pressure: Assessed through survey items measuring workload, expectations,
competition, and stress levels.
Academic Performance: Evaluated using objective measures such as GPA and test scores.

Procedures
Recruitment: Participants were recruited from secondary schools through collaboration with
school administrators and teachers.
Informed Consent: Participants and their parents/guardians were provided with information
about the study and asked to provide informed consent for participation.
Survey Administration: Surveys were administered to participants during designated class
periods or study sessions.
Interviews: Participants selected for interviews were scheduled at mutually convenient times
and locations, ensuring privacy and comfort.
Data Collection: Data from surveys and interviews were collected and recorded for analysis.

Dat aAnalysis

Quantitative data from surveys were analyzed to see if there's a connection between how
students feel and how they're doing in school.
Qualitative data from interviews were analyzed to see if we find any common themes or ideas
related to the research questions.

Ethical Considerations

Ethical considerations included obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring
confidentiality and anonymity of responses. Moreover, making sure that no potential harm or
discomfort to participants throughout the study.