Chapter 4

PRESETATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

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shows data

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analysis the

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interpretation below:

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Respondents Profile Respondents Level of Stress Respondents Degree of Coping Respondents Level of Stress when grouped according to age Respondents Level of Stress when grouped according to gender Respondents Level of Stress when grouped according to monthly allowance Respondents Level of Stress when grouped according to type of living accommodation Respondents Degree of Coping when grouped according to age Respondents Degree of Coping when grouped according to gender Respondents Degree of Coping when grouped according to monthly allowance

Respondents Degree of Coping when grouped according to type of accommodation Significant relationship between the respondents

level of stress and Degree of Coping

Respondents Profile Table 1 represents the respondents profile as to age, gender, socio-economic It is status shown in and the type table of living the

accommodation.

from

respondents profile as to age that 19-20 years old ranked first this implies that the majority of the respondents as to their year level belongs to this age bracket (19-20 years old). As to the respondents gender, female got the highest percentage of seventy-eight when compared to male. Therefore, in this study, the number of female respondents is greater than the number of males. It is also shown in the table from the respondents socio-economic status that the students monthly allowance of 2000 and above got the highest percentage. This maybe means that the monthly

allowance of 2000 and above is favorable enough to provide the respondents needs, since majority of the respondents live in the boarding house and away from their house, with the percentage of fifty-two.

TABLE 1 RESPONDENTS PROFILE PROFILE Age 16-18 yrs old 19-21 yrs old 22 yrs old & above 13 35 2 26.00 70.00 4.00 FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Gender Male Female 11 39 22.00 78.00

Monthly Allowance 500 & below 501-1,000 1,001-1,500 1,501-2,000 2,001 & above 12 10 3 3 22 21.00 20.00 6.00 6.00 44.00

Type of Housing Accommodation Living in own house 14 28.00

Living in boarding house Living in a relatives house Living in an apartment Living in a dorm Others

26 3

52.00 6.00

3 4 -

6.00 8.00 0.00

Level of Stress Table 2 presents the level of stress. As shown in the table, the respondents level of stress obtained an average weighted value of 2.88 which is interpreted as moderately high. This implies that the respondents have moderately high level of stress. The item that obtained the highest weighted value of 4.36 which is interpreted as low is on My family

supports one another by giving moral support. As cited by cannon(2000), the external component of the Biophysical

model of stress involves environmental events that precede the recognition of stress and can elicit a stress response. Most of the common stressors fall within four work broad and

categories: environment.

personal,

social/familial,

The item which obtained the lowest average weighted value of 1.86 which is interpreted as high is My family

members are not in good health. This means that most of the respondents family members are in good health. However, respondents also reflected that they have moderately high in compliance in some other aspect of stress. Among these is the statement, my time is not managed and plan of daily activities are not carried out which obtained an average weighted value of 3.28.

Table 2 RESPONDENTS LEVEL OF STRESS STATEMENTS 1. My Family is not able to provide all basic needs and wants. 2. My family supports one another by giving moral support. 3. My family are always in an argument and do not easily settle. 4. My communication in the family is not open. 5. My family members are not in good health. 6. My class lectures are too long 2.94 MH 1.86 H 2.38 H 2.48 H 4.36 L AWV 2.36 QI H

and lessons are not explained well. 7. My quizzes and exams are fast approaching and are difficult to analyze. 8. My assignments or requirements add pressure to out subject matter. 9. My clinical instructors cannot explain or elaborate lessons clearly and precisely. 10. My time is not well managed and plan of daily activities are not carried out. 11. My self-esteem is low and confidence is not developed. 12. My lack of sense of belongingness is one of the problems in dealing with peers. 13. My communication among friends and companies are not open. 14. Mt time for leisure activities is limited and is not use wisely. 2.88 MH 2.14 H 2.64 MH 2.90 MH 3.28 MH 2.64 MH 3.90 L 3.48 MH

15. My hang out with friends are considered to be my wants.

2.98

MH

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN

2.88

MH

Degree of Coping The respondents degree of coping is presented in

Table 3. It is shown that the students degree of coping obtained an average weighted value of 4.08 which

interpreted as Good. This implies that the respondents have a good degree of coping. The item that obtained the highest average weighted value of 4.36 which is and interpreted lifestyle as good is on I

acquire

behavior

that

demonstrates

improvement of health and sense of well-being. Lazarus and Folkman (2000) stated that the cognitive approach coping is based on a mental process of how the individuals appraise the situation, where the level of appraisal determines the level of stress and the unique coping strategies that the individual partakes. The item which obtained the lowest average weighted value of 3.74 which is interpreted as Good is I organize daily plan of activities & follows a specific study habit.

This might be due to some unexpected activities of the day & pressure from long quizzes in class lectures. However, respondents also reflected that they have

good compliance in some other aspect of coping. Among these is the statement, I ask adequate of money for school and personal expenses which obtained an average weighted value of 4.10.

TABLE 3 RESPONDENTS DEGREE OF COPING STATEMENTS 1. I ask adequate amount of money for school and personal expenses. 2. I share and understand every individuals needs and weaknesses. 3. I accept each members decisions. 4. I find ways to talk and open with the members of the family. 5. I acquire behaviors and lifestyle that demonstrate improvement of health and sense of well-being. 6. I listen attentively and participate in class discussions. 3.98 G 4.36 G 4.30 4.18 G G 4.02 G AWV 4.10 QI G

7. I set priorities in studying different subjects. 8. I study everyday especially when having tests. 9. I make assignments/requirements ahead of time. 10. I respect the clinical

3.96

3.94

3.78

4.22

instructors and shares ideas with them. 11. I perform well in the area of 4.10 G

assignment in the hospital setting. 12. I organize daily plan of 3.74 G

activities and follows a specific study habit. 13. I demonstrate confidence in 4.02 G

interacting with friends and other people in the society. 14. I adjust in variety of people 4.20 G

especially with friend. 15. I display positive attitude in 4.30 G

dealing with other people. AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 4.08 G