Authors :
Bejie M. Emperio
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
http://tinyurl.com/2evyypa9
Scribd :
http://tinyurl.com/ejhf2jjj
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10604764
Abstract :
The outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19
introduced students to new and stressful college
experiences. The transition from traditional learning
modes to flexible learning delivery had been stressful for
students. In light of this, this study aimed to investigate
the level of stress among students of Southern Capital
Colleges as basis for instructional management plan.
Descriptive –correlational research design was used to
assess the students’ stress level. A total of 259 students
completed two sets of questionnaires collecting their
demographic profile and assessing their stress level on
four stress-related factors (personal, relationship,
academic, and environmental). The results revealed that
the students experienced moderate level of stress. Among
the four stress-related factors, the stress levels of the
students were shown to be primarily influenced by
academic and environmental stressors. The study
revealed that the students’ demographic profile in terms
of age, program, year, number of enrolled units, and
academic performance were significantly correlated with
their level of stress. Furthermore, multiple regression
analysis was employed to find out which among the
student profiles best predicted their level of stress. It
showed that age, number of enrolled units, and academic
performance significantly predicted respondents’ level of
stress. With all the variables taken in this study, it can be
inferred that the students’ stress level had a negative
effect to their academic performance. Thus, the findings
of this research are highly recommended and the
proposed instructional management plan may give
insights to academic planners on how to deliver high-
quality academic programs and services and make the
learning environment proactive to learning.
Keywords :
Level of Stress, Stress-Related Factors, Academic Performance, Institutional Management Plan.
The outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19
introduced students to new and stressful college
experiences. The transition from traditional learning
modes to flexible learning delivery had been stressful for
students. In light of this, this study aimed to investigate
the level of stress among students of Southern Capital
Colleges as basis for instructional management plan.
Descriptive –correlational research design was used to
assess the students’ stress level. A total of 259 students
completed two sets of questionnaires collecting their
demographic profile and assessing their stress level on
four stress-related factors (personal, relationship,
academic, and environmental). The results revealed that
the students experienced moderate level of stress. Among
the four stress-related factors, the stress levels of the
students were shown to be primarily influenced by
academic and environmental stressors. The study
revealed that the students’ demographic profile in terms
of age, program, year, number of enrolled units, and
academic performance were significantly correlated with
their level of stress. Furthermore, multiple regression
analysis was employed to find out which among the
student profiles best predicted their level of stress. It
showed that age, number of enrolled units, and academic
performance significantly predicted respondents’ level of
stress. With all the variables taken in this study, it can be
inferred that the students’ stress level had a negative
effect to their academic performance. Thus, the findings
of this research are highly recommended and the
proposed instructional management plan may give
insights to academic planners on how to deliver high-
quality academic programs and services and make the
learning environment proactive to learning.
Keywords :
Level of Stress, Stress-Related Factors, Academic Performance, Institutional Management Plan.
