MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES OF SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS IN

STI COLLEGE BALAYAN

A Research

Presented to the Faculty of

Education Department

STI College Balayan, inc.

In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education major in Home Economics

Angela Mari A. Eleponga

Angelica A. Flores

Jashmine Avic B. Petero

September ,2022
 ENDORSEMENT FORM FOR FINAL DEFENSE

TITLE OF RESEARCH: MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES OF

SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS IN STI COLLEGE
BALAYAN

NAME OF PROPONENTS: Angela Mari A. Eleponga

Angelica A. Flores
Jashmine Avic B. Petero

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements

for the degree Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education major in Home Economics
has been examined and is recommended for Final Defense.

ENDORSED BY:

Anabel Reyna B. Dime, MaEd

Research Adviser

Joseph V. Alvarez
Consultant

APPROVED FOR FINAL DEFENSE:

Anabel Reyna B. Dime, MaEd

Research Coordinator

NOTED BY:

Alvin B. Punongbayan, PhD

Program Head

January 2023

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled: Mental Health Management Techniques of Senior Highschool Students in STI
College Balayan prepared and submitted by Angela Mari A. Eleponga; Angelica A. Flores; and
Jashmine Avic B. Petero in partial fulfillment of the bachelor’s degree requirements in Research, has
been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval.

Anabel Reyna B. Dime, MaEd

Research Adviser

Accepted and approved by the Research Panel

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education major in Home Economics

Joseph V. Alvarez Alvin B. Punongbayan, PhD

Panel Member Panel Member

Dr. Andro M. Bautista

Lead Panelist

NOTED BY:

Engr. Oliver Noriega

Academic Head

January 22, 2023

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The researchers would like to thank the following:

To Research Adviser, Mrs. Anabel Reyna B. Dime, the researchers would like to show us
appreciativeness, for allowing the researchers to do the research and provide knowledge to fulfill our
dreams. Her encouragement is inspiring deeply by guiding our research to better understood on how to
conduct research. The researchers are thanks to her to good and patience during research.

To our lead panelist, Dr. Andro M. Bautista, member of panelist Mr. Joseph V. Alvarez and Dr.
Alvin B. Punongbayan the researchers would like to thank every step of the way for guiding us to have
a very successful thesis defense.

Parents and/ or Guardian, the researchers are exceedingly thankful to parents, relative and
friends for their admiring and support for our research to do better and for the future researchers to
complete great research. Thank you for showing your support in all ways.

Friends and inspirations, the researchers would thank for you inspired us. Thank you for your
words of encouragement.

Thank you to Mrs. Ellen Christy Dimaano, Mr. Paolo Dimaano, Mr. Oliver B. Noriega and
other faculty members for allowing us to perform a study outside of the school.

The Group 2 Researchers showed their very best to become this research successful despite all
the hindrances we encountered.

To the Almighty God who is the source of our knowledge, strength, and everything we had to
become this research successful, thank you very much. For His never-ending love, support in all ways.
Thank you is not enough for your goodness.

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 Dedication
This study is warmly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have served as an inspiration to us,
given us courage when we felt like giving up, and who continually provide their moral and financially
support.

To our mentor, friends, and classmates who shared their words of advice and encouragement to
finish this study.

And lastly, we dedicated this study to the Almighty God, thank you for the guidance, skills and
protection of each other. All of these, we offer to you.

The Researchers
A.M.A.E
A.A.F
J.A.B.P

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 ABSTRACT

Title of research: Mental Health Management Techniques of Senior Highschool Students in

STI College Balayan

Researchers: Angela Mari A. Eleponga

Angelica A. Flores
Jashmine Avic B. Petero

Degree: Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education major in

Home Economics

Date of Completion: July 2023

Once students are identified as being at-risk for emotional difficulties, the school must have a
strategy in place to link young people with effective services and support. Students in senior high school
who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues ought to be
connected to these programs. Discussions on the numerous challenges students faced this past year
frequently center on stress since it may be challenging to maintain emotional control and can cause you
to lose focus, both of which can have an impact on how effectively children learn. Since it improves our
general welfare, maintaining healthy mental health is crucial. Our mental health has a direct bearing on
our ability to learn new things, understand concepts, and acquire new skills.

The study aimed to assess the level of students perceived stress and coping stress skills in STI
College Balayan among Grade 11 and Grade l2 learners in Senior High School.

The researchers used mixed method strategy through form, interviews, and observations for the
data collection of this study. After evaluating all the gathered data, the results show the students have
many challenges on their emotional health during their senior high school year and has a mental health
management and techniques that they follow to cope stress. The study describes the need for more mental
health professionals to be available in schools. Implications for micro include the need for more mental
health staff including counselors.

Keynote: Mental Health Management Techniques, Senior High School Students

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title Page i
Endorsement Form for Final Defense ii
Approval Sheet iii
Acknowledgments iv
Dedication v
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables viii
List of Figures x
List of Abbreviations xi
Chapter I: Introduction 12
Background of the Study 13
Research Questions 15
Significance of the Study 16
Scope and Limitations 17
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature 18
Chapter III: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework 22
Chapter IV: Research Methodology 27
Chapter V: Presentation and Discussion of Findings 32
Chapter VI: Conclusions and Recommendations 50
References 52
Appendices 53
Appendix A. Gantt Chart 54
Appendix B. Structured Interview Questions 55
Appendix C. Teachers Interview Regarding in Mental Problems of the Students Health 58
Curriculum Vitae 63

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page
Table 5.1.1.1 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 32
School Students in STI College Balayan by Teachers in Social
Support
Table 5.1.1.1.1 Interpretation of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior 32
High School Students in STI College Balayan by Teachers in Social
Support
Table 5.1.1.2 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 33
School Students in STI College Balayan by Teachers in Problem
Solving
Table 5.1.1.2.1 Interpretation of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior 33
High School Students in STI College Balayan by Teachers in Problem
Solving
Table 5.1.1.3 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 34
School Students in STI College Balayan by Teachers in Avoidance

Table 5.1.2.1 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 34
School Students in STI College Balayan in Social Support

Table 5.1.2.1.1 Interpretation of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior 35
High School Students in STI College Balayan in Social Support

Table 5.1.2.2 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 36
School Students in STI College Balayan in Problem Solving

Table 5.1.2.2.1 Interpretation of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior 36
High School Students in STI College Balayan in Problem Solving

Table 5.1.2.3 Result of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior High 37
School Students in STI College Balayan in Avoidance

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Table 5.1.2.3.1 Interpretation of the Data in The Different Techniques to The Senior 37
High School Students in STI College Balayan in Avoidance

Table 5.2.1 Result of the Data in the Effects of the Different Techniques to the 38
Senior High School Students in STI College Balayan in Physical

Table 5.2.1.1 The Interpretation of the data in the Effects of the Different 38
Techniques to the Senior High School Students in STI College
Balayan in Physical
Table 5.2.2 Result of the Data in the Effects of the Different Techniques to the 39
Senior High School Students in STI College Balayan in Mental
Table 5.2.2.1 The Interpretation of the data in the Effects of the Different 39
Techniques to the Senior High School Students in STI College
Balayan in Mental
Table 5.2.3 Result of the Data in the Effects of the Different Techniques to the 40
Senior High School Students in STI College Balayan in Social
Table 5.2.3.1 The Interpretation of the data in the Effects of the Different 40
Techniques to the Senior High School Students in STI College
Balayan in Social
Table 5.2.4 Result of the Data in the Effects of the Different Techniques to the 41
Senior High School Students in STI College Balayan in Psychological
Table 5.2.4.1 The Interpretation of the data in the Effects of the Different 41
Techniques to the Senior High School Students in STI College
Balayan in Psychological
Table 5.3.1 The Perceived Stress Level of Students 42
Table 5.3.1.1 The Summary of the Students Perceived Stress Level 48

Table 5.3.2 The Interpretation of the Students Perceived Stress Level According 48
to their Dominant Stress Aspect
Table 5.4 Mental Health Management Program 48
Appendix B Perceived Stress Scale 55
Appendix B Coping Stress Indicators 57

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page
1 Theoretical Framework 22
2 Conceptual Framework 24
3 Research Paradigm 25
4 Triangulation 29

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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations Page

1 PD Phenomenological Design 27

2 C Coding 27
3 CSS Coping Stress Scale 19
4 PSS Perceived Stress Scale 20
5 LS Likert Scale 25
6 MM Mixed Methodology 6

7 PS Problem Solving 19
8 SS Social Support 19
9 A Avoidance 19
10 STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 28
11 HUMSS Humanities and Social Sciences 28

12 CP Computer Programming 28

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