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ACADEMIC WORKLOAD AND MENTAL WELLNESS MECHANISMS
OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS
A Research
Presented to the
Faculty of Senior High School
BAUAN TECHNICAL INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements of the Subject
Practical Research 2: Quantitative
MEMBERS
RAVIDA, AMEERAH DASHA M.
CATIBOG, RJ D.
DALAWAMPU, RENNIEL U.
ENCINARES, JEFREN
January 2025
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I. INTRODUCTION SENIR
In the rapidly changing landscape of higher education, student well-being
student's major, course work, and future graduate school and/or career plans.
Extracurricular activities can range from intramural sports to being the president
of a student club. The academic workload and its impact on mental wellness
fields such as the Humanities and Social Sciences. Academic workload refers
diverse real-world issues. These tasks are intellectually demanding and require
ability to cope with stress, manage emotions, and maintain mental health while
Due to the fact that student success is so dependent on both mental and
physical health, the connection between stress and these aspects of health is
How students handle workload varies; some cope better than others if
they have support. Baik, Larcombe, and Brooker (2019) argue that universities
can ease workload stress by offering resources for mental wellness. Similarly,
Balkis and Duru (2017) found that students with more support are more resilient
workload and mental health (Hassan et al., 2023). A recent study of 1,294
complicated construct that includes not only time commitment, but also the
Furthermore, studies reveal that if students think they are overburdened, they
may complete their studies and resort to surface learning approaches, which
Technical Integrated High School. The study attempts to shed light on how
these expectations influence students' aspirations and visions while taking into
Humanities and Social Sciences students, the study will give useful insights into
mechanism and the adaptations they make to meet those expectations. The
being given to pupils. The findings of this research can have practical
implications that will benefit the students, teachers, school and researchers in
various ways.
negative emotional and mental adjustment. This awareness can help them
anticipate and address any challenges that may arise, teachers can feel more
would help children become more self-aware. As they children can learn to
navigate social situations and overcome obstacles, which is a valuable life skill.
In addition, children who have a hard time handling their academic workload
will be more open about the topic, this can help reduce stigma and
They can share their experiences and foster understanding within their
social circles. This can lead to more inclusive and supportive relationships. By
identifying the specific challenges and difficulties that students face, teachers
can develop interventions that address these issues directly. Teachers can use
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more effectively with their pupils. They can
provide relevant advice and feedback and collaborate with students to support
the child’s social development. With this knowledge, teachers can foster a more
inclusive classroom environment that respects. This can help all students feel
make valuable contributions to the field and ultimately improve the lives of
workload on students' mental wellness can contribute to creating more equitable and
inclusive educational environments. That can help identify and address any
disparities or barriers that these children may face, ensuring that they have
This study will focus only on the various elements between academic
Social Sciences students. This study will be carried out by the researchers to
find out how academic workload mechanism affects the chosen participants,
the entire Humanities and Social Sciences Students enrolled in this school year
2024-2025 at Bauan Technical Integrated High School. The responses that will
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the experiences of these students will be
discussed.
the study’s results, time constraints that may limit the depth and breadth of the
transparency and ensure that readers understand the potential constraints and
implications of the study’s findings within the specific context of a school setting.
This study is delimited only for the select Humanities and Social Sciences
Students from Grade 12 of Bauan Technical Integrated High School. The main
students' mental well-being and aims to determine the factors it might cause.
Hypothesis:
students
French (2014) found that moderate academic demands lead to higher levels
However, when the workload becomes too heavy, it can have a detrimental
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effect on academic performance. Moreover, the findings shows that
or tasks.
by the teacher, but giving them heavy workload it’s one of the major cause of
of stress”. When students are given many tasks and has given the same
working hours, then that students will feel stress, specifically the negative
stress. Student are always stress when student is given a task by the
Humanities and Social Sciences. The study found that high academic
Humanities and Social Sciences students, who are often tasked with
required for critical thinking, analytical reading, and writing in Humanities and
findings showed that these academic demands, combined with the pressure
The study also found anxiety stemmed not only from the volume of work but
also from the perceived pressure to perform well in areas like critical analysis,
Sciences students, who often lack the structured, technical framework that
et al. (2021) showed that students with higher workload demands often
burnout.
al. (2022) suggested that an approach based on course design that accounts
for the cognitive load and workload peaks could help to alleviate stress
This study stated that academic workload in the Humanities and Social
research stated that academic demand can motivate students and enhance
achievement, this also revealed that excessive tasks within limited time can
lead to stress. The coping mechanisms for students are shaped by the
workload, while some finding motivation and others facing negative stress.
overall well-being.
mental health challenges Humanities and Social Sciences students face and
Whitelock (2015) can reduce feelings of isolation and provide mutual support.
Similarly, our study highlights the mechanisms that can help students
burnout, and maintain both their academic performance and mental well-
being.
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Mental Wellness Mechanisms SENIR
Students pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences often face unique
challenges that can impact their mental wellness. The nature of these
mental health issues. One of the primary challenges for humanities and
performance. Wei et al. (2015) argue that mental health issues such as
these students often engage in complex and abstract thinking that requires
mental clarity and focus. The strain of academic workload may thus directly
grades and meet the expectations of professors and peers can further
techniques into their study routines reported lower levels of stress and better
Humanities and Social Sciences students, who are often tasked with
students facing high academic demands. The study revealed that Humanities
work hours, often struggle with managing stress without the external
Over the past decade, some studies have shifted focus to identify
instance, Del Rosario and Mariano (2017) found that Humanities and Social
or substance use to cope with workload pressure. The study suggests that
stress effectively.
A more concerning finding from Aguirre et al. (2020) was the link
who reported consistently high levels of academic pressure were more likely
quality of life, and become more effective advocates for social justice and
equality.
overall well-being.
These mechanisms not only assist students academically but also contribute
to maintaining their mental wellness. The studies by Del Rosario et al. (2017)
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pointed out the importance of comprehensive
better support systems for managing stress and improving students' mental
and Bauer et al. (2020) suggested that universities should reconsider their
Moreover, Lopez and Cabot (2022) and Tus (2020) stressed the need
measures, along with wellness breaks, could help reduce students' stress
levels and improve both their mental health and academic performance. In
III. METHODS
Research Design
patterns, create prediction and determine the strength and direction of the
Humanities and Social Sciences programs who are enrolled during the first
High School where this survey will be conducted were the respondents. The
from Bauan Technical Integrated High School. The sample size was
In establishing the proper sample size. With this, participants will give their own
experience by answering the questions asked. The researchers will analyze the
aspects of the students’ academic and personal lives using Likert scales.
collection plan.
distributed. The sample of students will be selected randomly from the 229-
sample size from 539 enrolled this year 2024-2025. These groups will
Throughout the data collection process, the research will ensure the
securely. Once the data has been collected, it will be cleaned and prepared
for analysis. Quantitative data from the surveys and institutional records will
mean, this would show how the response of individuals would differ from the
average.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name JUAN A. DELA CRUZ
Address
LRN
E-mail Professional
Track Ex: Academic; Technical- Photo
Vocational-Livelihood (1.5” x 1.5”)
Strand STEM/HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES/ABM/TVL-IA/TVL-
HE/TVL-ICT
Specialization Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Level School Year
Graduated
Primary
Elementary
Junior High School
Senior High School
HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED
Year Award Description Awarding
Awarded Institution /
Agency
2023 Grade 11 (First Semester) BTIHS
With Honors
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