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• Stress


  The natural condition that an individual experiences throughout his/her life. A feeling of being overwhelmed, worried or run-down. The body's ability to respond to change as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. The individual's reaction when they are dealt with or react to internal or external problems and challenges.
• Students are facing different challenges in terms of their academics such as, assignments, projects, recitations, examinations, quizzes, and many more
• Stress may affect academic performance


  Students may not be focused and always pushing through their limits to finish and submit it on time, for they do not want to have a failing grade
• Stress almost becomes a way of living for some students, but it is dangerous to let stress become a student's way of living in Senior High School because some stress levels can lead to terrible effect that completely change students' lives and it may result in failure
• Stress is necessary to challenge students to learn
• Students need to create coping strategies for their stress for them to reduce the negative effects on their learning and performance
• Approaches are needed that reduce the negative aspects of stress which hinder/hamper students learning and performance
• The key to reducing distress is providing students with a feeling of control over their education, information about what to expect, and feedback regarding what can be done to improve their performance
• The academic stress of high school students is divided into the most essential element, which is known as the learning process
• The performance of these constituents plays a significant role in setting academic achievements which are associated with what people value in experiencing stress since academic work or activities are inevitable in the school setting
• Even those who are rich, physically beautiful, or happy may also experience this kind of stress
• Stress usually happens when there are too much homeworks and activities to do also when there is an exam or quiz
• Stress can affect our emotional, physical, and mental health, especially our behavior
• In the field of education, the most common sources of stress that may lead to fear and anxiety to students
• The educational system plays the leading role in the increase of stress levels experienced by its students, some of the common stressors reported in academic settings include excessive assignments, poor time management and social skills, peer competition, judgement of others, and more
• Parents and institutions relentlessly also instill the fear of failure which affects their self-esteem and confidence
• Increased expectations as one of the factors responsible for increased stress levels
• Stress symptoms can affect the body, the thoughts and feelings, and the behavior
• Stress that is left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes
• Transitions between educational stages are usually related to higher levels of stress
• Despite its demonstrated prevalence and relevance in adolescence, various authors point out serious gaps and problems in the assessment of academic stress in this developmental stage
• The purpose of this study is to determine how the identified factors influence the academic stress of Grade 11 STEM students of Phinma UPang College Urdaneta
• The result of this study will help students and teachers alike become aware of common stressors that would affect academic performance
• Academic stress


  Mental distress concerning some anticipated frustration associated with academic failure or even awareness of the possibility of such failure
• Academic performance


  The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has attained their short or long-term educational goals
• Coping strategy


  An action, a series of actions, or a thought process used in meeting a stressful or unpleasant situation or in modifying one's reaction to such a situation
• Pressure


  A state of tension or stress brought on by having too much on your mind or having others depend on you
• This study aims to determine which of the perceived factors affect academic stress among Grade 11 students of Phinma UPang College Urdaneta
• Research questions


  • How do students navigate and cope with a range of factors that contribute to academic stress, and what are the consequences of these factors on their academic performance?
  • What are the specific challenges and stressors that students face in their academic journey, and how do these factors impact their overall academic performance?
  • How do students perceive the support systems available to them, such as counseling services or peer support, in managing academic stress, and how does this support impact their academic performance?
• Significance of the study

  • Teachers can have a better understanding of their responsibility as a potential stressor and minimize student workload
  • The guidance office can design and enhance stress management interventions and exit programs for students
  • Parents can create a stronger parent-child relationship by understanding how they can impact the academic-related stress experienced by their children
  • Future researchers can improve the study's limitations and provide better and more inclusive results
• The focal point of this examination work is to ponder the Factors Affecting Academic Stress and Its Impact on the Academic Performance of Grade 11 STEM Students at Phinma–UPang College Urdaneta
• Academic honor


  Bestowed as recognition of outstanding academic achievement awarded to students attaining the required proficiency
• Definition of terms


  • Academic Stress
  • Academic Performance
  • Coping Strategy
  • Pressure
• Conceptual framework


  • Individual factors
  • Environmental factors
  • Institutional factors
  • Stress perception
  • Coping mechanisms
  • Impact on academic performance
  • Psychosocial well-being
  • Long-term outcomes
• This thesis draws upon the Public Protection theory framework, the subjective nature of stress and coping
• Lazarus and Folkman's Psychological Stress and Coping Theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how individuals appraise and cope with stressors, offering valuable insights for both research and clinical practice in the field of psychology
• This thesis seeks to Lazarus and Folkman's Psychological Stress and Coping Theory to investigate the factors affecting academic stress and its impact to students
• The research findings will spell out several major causes of academic stress and its impact on students' well-being and performance
• The literature review will assist this study in providing an overview of existing research, theories, and concepts related to academic stress and its impact on academic performance in STEM education
• This chapter aims to review existing literature to examine academic stressors experienced by students and to explore some research studies that investigate the coping mechanisms employed by students, in response to academic stress