31, May ADVISOR GROUP 1

11-Numbers Mr. James V. Henson

Breaking the Stigma: Perspectives

and Attitudes of Grade 11 STEM
Students towards Mental Health
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Introduction
• Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that hinders
individuals from accessing the necessary support.
• Extensive research has consistently highlighted the
presence of negative attitudes towards mental health,
which significantly impacts help-seeking behavior.

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Introduction
• The objectives of the study include identifying
student views and attitudes, exploring factors
contributing to stigma, and developing strategies
to address the stigma surrounding mental health
among Grade 11 STEM students.

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Theoretical framework/paradigm

Organization
and
preparation of
the data

interpretation
Transcribing
and analysis
data
of the data

Summarizing
the Data

Figure 1. Data Collection Activities. Modified Steps of Recursive Abstraction Analysis paradigm.
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Research Questions
This study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What are the experiences and perceptions of Grade 11 STEM students

regarding mental health and mental illness?

2. What are the factors that contribute to the stigmatization of mental health

among Grade 11 STEM students?

3. How do Grade 11 STEM students cope with mental health issues, and what

resources do they turn to for support? 3

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Significance of the Study

The result of this study will merit the following:

• Students
• Parents
• Teachers
• Future researchers
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Research Design

• Qualitative Research Design

 Narrative Research

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Participants

• The study will involve ten (10) Grade 11

STEM students who will be selected using
purposive sampling.

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Research Locale

• The research will be conducted at Andres M.

Luciano High School

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Data Collection

• Face-to-face interview
• Audio recording
• Supplementary notes

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Data Analysis

• Recursive Abstraction

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Research Instrument

• Interview
• Audio recording devices

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Ethical Considerations
In our study, we will employ the following considerations:

• Informed Consent
• Voluntary Participation
• Confidentiality and Privacy

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Thank you
for listening!