Major Stressors Among Um Students
MAJOR STRESSORS AMONG UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO STUDENTS
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In Partial Fulfillment of the
Academic Requirements for the Subject
English 201
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Submitted to:
Prof. Edwin Nebria
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SUBMITTED BY:
Lee, Queen Michelle A.
Monilar, Maitamae M.
Montefolka, Jely C.
March, 2013
Chapter 1
Background of the Study
Introduction
Stress refers to that quality of experienced, produced through a person-environment transaction that, through either over arousal or under arousal, results in psychological or physiological distressed. (Aldwin 2007)
Stress is inevitable feature of work and personal life. It is neither inherently bad nor destructive. It can be a factor in a variety of physical and emotional illnesses, which could be treated. Many stress symptoms are mild and can be managed by over the counter medications. However, because of the many complicated aspects of the modern living, some people find it hard to cope with stressful demands of society, thus making them psychologically, emotionally, physically, and socially affected.
Many people all over the world develop emotional and physical problems as a result of stress. These difficulties may be temporary or enduring and may be caused by factors at work or out of the workplace. No one is immune to stress for it affects employees at all levels or organization. However, when it is too severe or long lasting, it can negatively affect both the workers and the employer (Newstrom and Davis, 1997).
Stress permeates almost every aspect of society and has now become a normal experience for most Americans. Although stress was called the “The epidemic of the 80’s” by Time magazine, stress levels in America since then have continued to rise (America’s No.1 Health Problem, 2009). A 2007 national survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that one-third of all Americans live with extreme levels of stress and that about half of Americans
_________________
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Academic Requirements for the Subject
English 201
______________
Submitted to:
Prof. Edwin Nebria
___________
SUBMITTED BY:
Lee, Queen Michelle A.
Monilar, Maitamae M.
Montefolka, Jely C.
March, 2013
Chapter 1
Background of the Study
Introduction
Stress refers to that quality of experienced, produced through a person-environment transaction that, through either over arousal or under arousal, results in psychological or physiological distressed. (Aldwin 2007)
Stress is inevitable feature of work and personal life. It is neither inherently bad nor destructive. It can be a factor in a variety of physical and emotional illnesses, which could be treated. Many stress symptoms are mild and can be managed by over the counter medications. However, because of the many complicated aspects of the modern living, some people find it hard to cope with stressful demands of society, thus making them psychologically, emotionally, physically, and socially affected.
Many people all over the world develop emotional and physical problems as a result of stress. These difficulties may be temporary or enduring and may be caused by factors at work or out of the workplace. No one is immune to stress for it affects employees at all levels or organization. However, when it is too severe or long lasting, it can negatively affect both the workers and the employer (Newstrom and Davis, 1997).
Stress permeates almost every aspect of society and has now become a normal experience for most Americans. Although stress was called the “The epidemic of the 80’s” by Time magazine, stress levels in America since then have continued to rise (America’s No.1 Health Problem, 2009). A 2007 national survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that one-third of all Americans live with extreme levels of stress and that about half of Americans