PERCEIVED STRESS LEVEL OF COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
This study aimed to find out the stress level of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. It sought to determine the profile of the students-respondents in terms of their age, sex, and college where they were enrolled. It also aimed to look into the causes of stress and the coping strategies used by the respondents. The study was conducted during the first semester of the school year 2021-2022 and employed the descriptive survey method of research. A survey questionnaire through messenger was used in gathering the data. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents belonged to age bracket of 17-18 (68.42%), dominated by females (92.48%), from the college of business administration (34.59%). Study revealed that students stress level reached the critical stage. The causes of respondents’ stress was due to school works, deadline, and being under pressure. The coping strategies used by the respondents was through connecting with family and friends, listening to music, and prayers.
Keywords: Stress level, causes of stress, covid-19 pandemic, coping strategies
