LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT ACADEMIC

STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES
By: John Kristian R. Garcia

Leonard Marco

Murphy Gail Cabangon

Noeann De los Santos

Practical Research 1 (Qualitative Research)

Victorino P. Pinawin

March 15, 2024

 INTRODUCTION
Navigating the transition from adolescence to young
adulthood is challenging, especially for senior high
school students. They face academic pressures,
social expectations, and other responsibilities that
can impact their academic performance.
Understanding their lived experiences with stress
and coping strategies is crucial for providing
effective support. Research shows that most
adolescents use defense mechanisms to reduce
stress, but these often provide only temporary relief.
Factors like parental expectations and academic
pressures contribute to their stress. Despite facing
these challenges, students employ various coping
strategies, such as prayer and maintaining control
over their situations.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
According to a study
conducted by Yousif M, et
al. 2022 examining stress
among students. Most
participants (92%)
experienced academic
stress, with levels ranging
from low (4.3%), moderate
(73.2%), to high (22.5%).
 INTRODUCTION

ACADEMIC
STRESS
 INTRODUCTION
Academics
ACADEMIC
STRESS

Social
expectations

Personal
responsibilities
 STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM

1. What are the most common stressors experienced by

senior high school students in their academic lives?

2. What coping strategies do senior high school students

often use to manage their academic stress?

3. How do senior high school students develop their coping

strategies?
Review of Related
Literature & Studies
Review of Related
Literature & Studies
1. Relationship between academic
stress and mental health
2. Experience developmental stress
arising from puberty, academic
pressures, family conflicts, and
social transitions
3. Primary stressors and coping
strategies
4. Stress levels and coping strategies
of senior high school students
Conceptual Framework
Trait-oriented Transactional Model Lazarus
Coping strategy of Stress and Coping Theory

Exploring and
Analyzing the
Academic Stress and
Coping Strategies of
Senior High School
Students
Methodology
Methodology Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
foundation for the basis of the
research.
Methodology Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
Utilizing phenomenological foundation for the basis of the
research design to gain a deeper research.
understanding of the
experiences of the senior high
school students.

.
Methodology
Utilizing phenomenological
research design to gain a deeper
understanding of the
experiences of the senior high
school students.
Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
foundation for the basis of the
research.
Applying semi-structured
face-to-face interview for data
gathering purposes.
Methodology Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
Utilizing phenomenological foundation for the basis of the
research design to gain a deeper research.
understanding of the
experiences of the senior high
school students.
Applying semi-structured
face-to-face interview for data
The researchers will use a gathering purposes.
thematic analysis through
the phenomenological
method to analyze the .
data.
Methodology
Utilizing phenomenological
research design to gain a deeper
understanding of the
experiences of the senior high
school students.
The researchers will use a
thematic analysis through
the phenomenological
method to analyze the
data.
Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
foundation for the basis of the
research.
Applying semi-structured
face-to-face interview for data
gathering purposes.
The safety of every
participant in the study would
be guarantee through Ethical
guidelines regarding
voluntary participation,
privacy, and respect for the
selected participants' views
will be strictly followed.
Methodology
Utilizing phenomenological
research design to gain a deeper
understanding of the
experiences of the senior high
school students.
The researchers will use a
thematic analysis through
the phenomenological
method to analyze the
data.
Lastly, Creation of
diverse information and
provided insights.
Assembling relevant literature
and studies forms the
foundation for the basis of the
research.
Applying semi-structured
face-to-face interview for data
gathering purposes.
The safety of every
participant in the study would
be guarantee through Ethical
guidelines regarding
voluntary participation,
privacy, and respect for the
selected participants' views
will be strictly followed.
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Thank You!