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THE ACADEMIC PRESSURE OF EVERY STEM STUDENTS

Academic Pressure among Senior High-school Students of

St. Augustine Academy of Pampanga

School Year 2022-2023

Paguio, Kerstin Cate

Ramos, Samantha Crowe

Torres, Kristina Nicole S.

Valencia, Mark Tor

Villas, Xyza Keira A.

This Research Study is submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements

for the subject Practical Research 1

St. Augustine Academy of Pampanga Inc.

March, 2023

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Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Many students studying STEM Strand face an abundance of societal and parental

pressures. Academic pressure is the pressure put on students from work overload, long periods of

studying and high grade expectations. According to Ellissa Hatoum (2021) this is a very difficult

and overwhelming time for students as there is a high demand for students to do well and more

pressure put on them from their parents, teachers and society. Every student experiences

academic pressure, regardless of their age, gender, color, or cultural heritage.

This study intends to investigate the many forms of academic pressure that students

experience and how it influences both their academic performance and overall wellbeing. Due to

the increasing expectations and obligations placed on students by society, their families, and the

educational system, high levels of stress and anxiety may have negative long-term effects on

students' mental and physical health. The greater the academic pressure, the worse the parent–

child relationship, and the lower the self-control ability; children’s subjective well-being is often

low, thus increasing the risk of problem behavior (Qutaiba et al., 2012; Bücker et al., 2018).

Academic pressure is defined as “an experience in which a student is burdened by the

demands of time and energy to achieve specific academic goals. The stress can come from a

variety of potential sources and have a myriad of impacts on students both emotionally and

academically. (Pacific Teen Treatment, 2023. The stress experienced by students may stem from

various factors which was measured in this study.

This study determined whether or not students’ level of stress and their academic

performance have significant relationship (ejournals.ph/article, 2017). As they progress in their

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academic careers, students face a range of challenges, including maintaining their grades,

completing deadlines, participating in extracurricular activities, and preparing for standardized

tests. Students may feel pressured by these standards, which may influence their performance as a

whole and lead them to feel inadequate and self-conscious.

This study explored the academic stress and coping mechanisms of three hundred eighty-

two (382) college students from public and private universities in Central Luzon, Philippines

using descriptive research design. Results showed that major contributors to the respondents'

stress were from teachers, completion of requirements and peers who commit cheating. They felt

academically stressed and experience sleeping problems low self-confidence and moodiness.

(Ijaems Journal2019, INFOGAIN PUBLICATION).

There is an increasing local pressure to integrate mental health into educational

institutions due to a surge in discrimination and lack of mental healthcare services, especially

among developing nations including the Philippines. However, there remained to be sparse

information regarding mental health in these settings. This study determined the relationship and

the extent of adverse academic experiences, anxiety, and depression among Filipino College

students. (Alibudbud ,2021).

Students at all educational levels frequently suffer academic pressure. It alludes to the

pressure and demands that students experience as they work to satisfy academic standards, do

well on exams, and earn good scores. Academic pressure has been studied from several angles,

including its causes, impacts, and coping mechanisms. Many factors, including parental

expectations, peer competition, workload, and the need to succeed, have been linked to academic

pressure in studies. The implications of academic pressure on students' wellbeing, such as

heightened anxiety, depression, and physical health issues, have been the subject of more

research.

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How does academic pressure trigger a mental health condition in terms of the following

Statement of the problem.

Due to the amount of academic workload they carry, students have often been viewed as

stressed citizens. Stress is an emotional feeling that makes the person feel insecure and

dissatisfied with the situation he or she must resolve. (International Journal of Academic

Multidisciplinary Research, 2021). The dissatisfaction they are feeling is from academic pressure.

"Give me a break” is often used by people to express disbelief and exasperation over something

ridiculous or trying. (Cito Beltran - The Philippine Star, 2021). Students will be under pressure

and unable to communicate this properly due to the expectations of many. Students' stress levels

tend to rise due to the amount of academic workload burnout they experience. Students under

academic stress may engage in emotional eating or meal skipping (Choi, 2020). Students spend

the majority of their time maintaining high academic achievement.

New research has shed some light on the reason behind this feeling and shows that

overloading students causes not only academic stress, but also takes a toll on students’ mental and

physical health, which, unsurprisingly, hinders learning. (Stenger – informED, 2018). It has many

claims and evidences that too much workloads associated with pressure can cause a mental and

physical health condition. Teachers are assigning such a large amount of at-home work that isn’t

necessary for good grades and only makes learning and life harder. (Remy Merrill, 2020).

Because of this, students can’t get enough of sleep that is bad for their health. Sacrificing sleep is

in no way a small issue. Sleep is absolutely crucial to the health and well-being of a teenager as

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that teenagers should get 8-10

hours of sleep a night. There is no way that any Masters student could get 8-10 hours of sleep

with the amount of work we get. (Sandoval, 2021). Because of lack of sleep, students will

become more pressured as they do their tasks due to the brain’s incorrect working.

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1.1 Decreased academic performance

DepEd’s own National Achievement Test (NAT) shows that Filipino students fall below

the minimum proficiency score of 75 percent. One of the problems that educators are facing

nowadays is the low academic performance of the students which is attributed to their inability to

read, worst low if no comprehension at all. (J. Masigan - The Philippine Star 2022). The

accessibility of educational and curricular materials, the traits and aspirations of learners, and the

amount of knowledge that educators possess. This scenario supports the idea that “Reading is the

vehicle of learning. Thus reading in totality is also the ability to comprehend. (The Freeman

PhilStar, 2018). Reading comprehension should be taught alongside reading for pleasure.

Reading ability starts to develop in the early years of childhood. With growing technological

advancements, demands for the industry with skilled and equipped workforce are proportionately

rising. With such outcomes, it is necessary to determine the status of the K-12 educational system

in the Philippines. (Haoran Xie - 2022) Also, the findings of this study will help stakeholders

monitor initiatives for filling in the country's current deficiencies in the K–12 educational system.

The explanation of underachievement and the search for its associated factors have been

of constant interest in educational research. However, there is a clear lack of agreement when it

comes to establishing the most appropriate standards or criteria for its definition. (A cross-

country analysis through PISA, George Waddell - 2018) Family factors, which show significant

heterogeneity between the regions that make up the sample, come in second to these variables in

importance. The good academic performance of students at the Senior High School is of

paramount importance in every educational system. The current paper used a narrative review

method to review the literature on the academic performance of students at Senior High Schools

and various factors affecting students’ performance (lei yi, 2021). This provides the justification

for the requirement for education. This is the official journal of the IFIP Technical Committee on

Education. It covers the complex relationships between information and communication

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technologies and education (Tatnall, 2021). Explores concepts, analyzes specific examples and

situations, draws inferences, and examines major difficulties at all degrees.

1.2 A desire for perfection

Striving for perfection can lead to procrastination. (Lobo, 2022). And when

procrastinating, we experience pressure. This is because we were immediately aware that we had

a limited amount of time to perform our tasks. Perfectionism is commonly associated with

striving very hard to reach high unattainable and unrealistic goals or standards. (T. Tan, 2022).

Hiding behind the “perfect” mask, they say. Due to compulsion, students would often pretend to

be perfect. They would do everything to make it under control. The students’ perception that their

school environments focus more on competition and performance over learning can be developed

because of intense competition between Philippine schools that value characteristics shared

among Westerners, including low long-term orientation (fast results), crab mentality, and success

defined as being the best in the field (Espejo ,2018).

Student performance matters. Students who perform well have better health, earn a larger

income and contribute more to society than those who perform poorly. (Madigan, 2019). The

word perfection comes from a Latin word perficere which means ‘to complete or finish. (Amirali,

2019). Students often compete because of the pressure they are feeling. Everyone expects them to

be perfect. "What we lose in over-focus on perfectionism is self-compassion, and humility to a

certain extent." (Leahy, 2018).

According to Monash Thrive (2021) academic stress is a major source of stress, anxiety,

and depression in university students. It is ubiquitous and, at times, rather overwhelming.

Knowing what you need to accomplish and working through each issue are the keys to managing

it. There are certain strategies to assist a student keep on top of their studies and tests and

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minimize the build-up of academic stress, such as getting organized early, Don't let it build up,

asking for help if they need it, forgiving themselves if things don't go well, and taking care of

yourself.

According to Tan (2017) Work stress is defined in the field of industrial-organizational

psychology as a reaction to job stimuli that has negative repercussions for those who are exposed

to them. Many studies have found that several factors influence the stress levels of university

faculty personnel. They include an increase in the number of students assigned to teach, a

shortage of university funds, resources, and recognition, as well as a lack of administrative and

colleague support. Various research looked into the stress levels of university professors in the

Philippines.

1.3 Parental pressure

According to Jomell M. Santiago (2019) Parents always want the best for their children.

Life without parental support can be a disaster. They are the one who guides their children

through hardships and success. On the other hand, parental pressure impacts students. Mostly, it

is negative that can harm children's emotional and physical, social, and moral aspects. Students

are terrified that they may not reach the level of expectation of their parents. Overall, it's

important for parents to support their children's goals and aspirations, but not to the point where it

creates a negative impact on their mental health and well-being. Parents should strive to provide a

balance of support and encouragement while also allowing their children to make their own

decisions and mistakes.

According to Isabelle Roskam (2021) High levels of stress in the parenting domain can

lead to parental burnout, a condition that has severe consequences for both parents and children.

It is not yet clear, however, whether parental burnout varies by culture, and if so, why it might do

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so. Most parents want their children to be happy and successful. But our own definitions of

happiness and success may not ring true for our children.

1.4 Poor time management

The research also explored whether there is significant relationship between, time

management, learning motivation and academic performance of the dental clinicians and

proposed action plans, based on the findings. The findings revealed that task prioritization is the,

dominant time management skill among junior and senior dental clinicians. (Borbon – 2021)

Students may use their time differently from one another and may have various motivations. This

study focuses only on Poor Time Management in the enhancement of quality education among

the Accountancy, Business Management students. Time management is not a skill we are usually

taught growing up, so developing an organized approach to our studies is an opportunity to learn

how to work more efficiently. (KNG Colobong – 2021) The pupils' ability to manage their time is

very significant. Although the government provides free education, poverty is one of Filipino

students' most common challenges in their pursuit of basic education. The results revealed that

they performed satisfactorily in math while practicing moderate time management and having

moderate self-efficacy in the subject. (Peteros, et. al. – 2021) To shape and encourage positive

responses in pupils, it is highly advised that time management skills be incorporated into the

curriculum.

Effective time management is associated with greater academic performance and lower

levels of anxiety in students. This article examines the self-reported time management behaviors

of undergraduate engineering students using the Time Management Behavior Scale (Richelle V.

Adams - 2019) It was discovered that the factor that significantly correlated with cumulative

grade point average was students' perceived control of time. Academic procrastination is a fact

related to the delay or postpone of academic work until last minute. In order to analyze possible

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causes and/or solutions, we studied if longer time for accomplishing an assignment incentives or

avoids procrastination among university students. (Naturil-Alfonso – 2018) It appears to be a

current issue, and solutions should be created. The primary achievement of distance and regular

students is managing, time effectively. It is a skill to manage time, and every learner must

familiar and command on this skill for the sake of, better results. (Pakistan Journal of Distance &

Online Learning- 2019) Web-based learning students could more emphasis on having good time

management skills for improved academic achievement.

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Theoretical Framework

This research is based on the study of Cristobella Durrette on February 5, 2020. She

mentioned a specific person who experiences academic pressure as well on her article. Joel

Phillips experienced academic pressure throughout his entire educational career. “Academic

pressure has caused me to feel a lot of stress over my time in college,” Phillips said. “I have lost

sleep, lost productivity, and I frequently forget to eat when I have deadlines coming up.” A lot of

students experiences what Phillips had experienced. Phillips was forced to do good in his studies

in order to receive funds. This research study is very similar to that article that is why it became

our basis on our said topic. Because of the academic pressure of Phillips, a lot of students,

including us were awakened and decided to talk about this issue. Academic pressure is formally

defined as an experience in which a student is burdened by the demands of time and energy to

achieve specific academic goals. Self and parental pressure is associated with this. Since a lot of

people aren’t aware of the academic pressure that the students’ experiences, we decided to come

up for this topic. To stand for those who experiences pressure just like what Phillips had

experienced.

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Statement of the Problem

General Statement:

This research study aims to assess every STEM student who might be suffering with a

mental illness due to academic pressure and high expectations from the students while studying

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics during S.Y 2022 – 2023 in St. Augustine

Academy of Pampanga Inc.

Specific Questions:

How does academic pressure trigger a mental health condition in terms of:

1.1 Decreased academic performance;

1.2 A desire for perfection;

1.3 Parental Pressure; and

1.4 Poor time management

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Significance of the study

This research study mainly focuses on the experiences and effects of academic pressure

to students. Academic pressure affects their overall well-being since it is an academic problem

that affects a student’s mental and physical health. Because of this effect, their behavior towards

someone, for example, their classmates, is affected too. Benefits from this research are

specifically for students, parents, teachers, and other researchers. This research’s goal is to

provide knowledge and information about academic pressure to the following:

Students: since they are the most affected of this topic, this research is beneficial to them

because it will help them survive their studies. Their sufferings would be acknowledged by many

and the pressure that is given to them will be lessen since many will understand and be awakened

about academic pressure.

Parents: on the other hand, parents are one of the causes of this pressure to students.

Because of them, students would experience pressure whenever they attend school. This research

would be beneficial to them because it will help them realized the negative effects of this to their

children. They will know how to guide their children in the proper way.

Teachers: they are the one who gives tons of work load to students. Even though the tasks

they give are very understandable. This research will be beneficial to teachers because they will

be aware of the hidden sufferings of students while they are doing their assigned task. They

would be able to know what measures they should or do. They can be less hard on students.

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Other researchers: using the internet and other resources, other researchers would gain

knowledge about this research study. This research would be beneficial to them because this can

serve as their reference of ideas when making a research paper about the same topic. It would be

quite easier for them to find information and such. They would also be aware about the effects of

academic pressure that we don’t know one of them might be experiencing.

Scope and Delimitation

Scope

The scope of this research study will focus on the effects of academic pressure on

students especially on Senior High School department. The study will be conducted on a specific

population of senior high school students in SAAP. It will focus on giving attention to those who

experiences academic pressure as well as its effect on their physical and mental health.

Delimitations

1. The study will only focus on the effect of academic pressure on a student’s

physical and mental health.

2. The study will on focus of the pressure from self, parents, and societal factors.

3. The study will only focus on the students under SAAP and it was only compared

to other students from other geographical location.

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Definition of terms

Conceptual

Academic performance – the measurement of student achievement across various

academic subjects.

Academic Stress – is a mental stress because of some anticipated frustration associated

with parental pressure on high performances; tough class load; worry over grade competitions;

sports etc.

Desire – to want something, especially strongly.

Parental pressure – parent pressure is when a parent puts too much strain on their child to

force them to exceed.

Perfection – the state of being complete and correct in every way.

Poor time management – can lead to a series of problems with deadlines. Not knowing

what to prioritize may also lead to missed deadlines.

Stress – state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.

Time management – is the skill of organizing and aligning your tasks and objectives into

a schedule.

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Work load - the amount of work or of working time expected or assigned. students with a

heavy workload. the amount of work performed or capable of being performed usually within a

specific period.

Operational

Academic performance – a performance held in schools.

Academic stress – a type of stress that is a result of too many tasks. It also may be

associated with poor time management.

Desire – the needs and wants of something.

Parental pressure – pressure that is given by the parents because of too much expectation.

Poor time management – an improper consuming of time that results to undone works.

Stress – a body’s reaction whenever it experiences too much emotion like worrying and

such.

Time management – a proper consuming of time that can result to successfully finished

tasks.

Work load – a lot of task that is given to a person for her/him to finish.

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Acronyms

SAAP – St. Augustine Academy of Pampanga, Inc.

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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What Is Time Management? (the Mind Tools Content Team, 2020) -

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Workload (Meg James And Anousha Sakoui, 20 Jan. 2023) -

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6 Proven solutions for managers struggling with poor time management (Suprabha Sharma

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Chapter II

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, respondents of the study, construction of the research

instruments, statistical methods used in the assessment and analysis of the data and information

gathered and ethical consideration.

Research Design

The research utilizes Phenomenological study to assess the STEM student who might be suffering

with a mental illness due to academic pressure and high expectations from the students while

studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics during S.Y 2022 – 2023 in St.

Augustine Academy of Pampanga Inc. Phenomenology refers to the different lives and

experiences of people. This research study uses Phenomenology because we will use the

experiences and stories of the respondents, which are the students, in order for us to conduct the

study. (Uitermarkt, 2020) This research study sought to explore high school students’ perceptions

and experiences with academic stress related to advanced/honors courses.

Study Participants

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The participants of this research are the Senior High School Students of St. Augustine Academy

of Pampanga during the school year 2022-2023. The samples are collected using the sampling

technique of Non-probability sampling. To be specific, Convenience sampling will be the

sampling technique use for the 10 respondents. Convenience Sampling is used when there enough

accessible participants. This type of non-random sampling is the easiest way used to gather the

research’s respondents. (Stratton, 2021) Convenience sampling is popular because it is not costly,

not as time consuming as other sampling strategies, and simplistic.

Research Instruments

This research study that is conducted among Senior High School students of St.

Augustine Academy of Pampanga, used interview as an instrument in collecting the answers of

the respondents. Interviewing became the sources of answers of this research study, it is use to

gather information. The Interview is conducted by meeting the respondents face to face and

asking them questions while observing and listening to their experiences, stories, and behaviors.

(Monday, 2020) The paper argued that interview as an instrument of data collection when

compared to other data collection techniques like questionnaire is more powerful in eliciting

narrative data that allow researchers to investigate people's views in greater depth.

Data Collection

The research study was conducted at St. Augustine Academy of Pampanga. Which the

respondents are the Senior High School students. To collect the data, the researcher utilized an

interview that includes questions related to their academics and create a set of qualitative

inquiries before seeking approval of the subject instructor with relation to the interview.

Following permission, the researcher was permitted by the teachers and the principal for

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additional confirmation. After gaining the permission, the researcher can conduct an interview to

gather data from the intended participants

Ethical Consideration

The interview is conducted in a secure and private setting. Ensure that the interview

questions and answers are kept confidential and not shared with anyone outside of the research

team. The researchers used secure data storage methods such as encryption and password

protection to protect the information collected during the interview. The interview is conducted in

accordance with the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to data protection. Only authorized

personnel have access to the interview data. A clear and comprehensive data privacy policy is

develop to outline how the data collected during the interview will be handled and protected.

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