Flores, Rachell Ann C. and Gañalongo, Aljon V. and Sabinada, Kim Laurance D. (2013) Stressors among deaf adolescents and their stress management techniques. Undergraduate thesis, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas.

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ABSTRACT NAME OF THE INSTITUTION : De La Salle University – Dasmariñas ADDRESS : Dasmariñas City, Cavite TITLE : Stressors Among Deaf Adolescents and Their Stress Management Techniques AUTHORS : Rachell Ann C. Flores Aljon V. Gañalongo Kim Laurence D. Sabinada DEGREE : AB Psychology FUNDING SOURCE : Parents COST : Php 7,000 DATE STARTED : June 2012 DATE SUBMITTED : March 2013 v OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY General To find out the stressors and stress management techniques among Deaf Adolescents Specific This study ought to determine the different stressors among deaf adolescents and their stress management technique. At the end of this study, it attempted to answer the following questions: 1. What is the demographic profile of the deaf adolescents in terms of: a. Age b. Sex c. Academic Level 2. What are the stressors commonly experienced by deaf adolescents? 3. What are the levels of stress of the deaf adolescents? 4. What are the stress management techniques of deaf adolescents? SCOPE AND LIMITATION The main target of the study is to determine the demographic profile of the deaf adolescents in terms of age, sex, educational vi attainment, and school. It aims to identify the different stressors commonly experienced by deaf adolescents and their levels of stress. It also sought to determine the different ways that deaf adolescents manage their stress. The respondents of this study will be coming from one (1) deaf institution with a minimum number of participants. Validated survey questionnaires will be used to collect the data from the participants. Furthermore, other issues that were beyond the bounds of the study will not be discussed. METHODOLOGY Qualitative research design using survey method was used as a method of gathering data with the use of validated test questionnaires. The researchers collected data from 30 deaf adolescents with an age ranges from 12 to 18 years old. The participants of the study were selected using purposive sampling by the following criteria: (a) individuals who are deaf; (b) adolescents with the age ranges from twelve (12) to eighteen (18); (c) individuals coming from the deaf institution. vii CONCLUSIONS In line with the general findings of the research, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Regardless of age, sex and academic year level participants were experiencing the same problems which can be the cause for having different stressors such as environmental stressors, cognitive stressor, social stressor and self-stressor. 2. It was revealed that not only normal individual experiences stress but deaf adolescents encounter also stressful events in their lives most especially with environmental stressors followed by the cognitive/academic. 3. It can be stated that majority of the respondents are experiencing average level of stress and they were able to manage and cope with stress through the use of effective stress management techniques. 4. Regardless of age, sex and academic year level it can be concluded that all of the participants have the idea and knowledge of using stress management techniques to relieve their selves from stress. Moreover, playing computer games and watching television as part of the recreational activities is the best stress management techniques that the respondents resorted to. viii RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the strengths and weaknesses of the study, the following recommendations are hereby presented:  For Deaf Adolescents They should possess a positive attitude in dealing with different stressors, for them to cope effectively. They should also learn to make some adjustments most especially in the environment which contribute a greater portion with their stresses.  For the School administrator They should pay attention to the needs of the students most especially with the academic and school environment. They should also give and provide good learning facilities for the students in order for them to concentrate more with their academics and minimize the environmental stress they experienced.  For Parents They should continue assisting and expand their support to their deaf child. By being flexible in the demands of the new routine would help ease the stress that accompanies in many obligations. They may widen their perspective in facing their situation and by having an open and honest communication to ease fears, and stress so that the deaf child can live a happy and normal life as others would do. ix  For Teachers They should be sensitive with the needs of their students, and most especially they should provide a well-pleasing or an environment that is conducive for learning. Teachers should also give some activities that will help their students to handle some stresses they encounter such as self-stressors, cognitive stressors, social stressors and environmental stressors.  For Future researchers They could pursue a more intensive study for more challenging outcome. Since the researchers made limitations in the study, they could include a wide number of deaf adolescents coming from different schools/institutions and respondents that are not only adolescents but it could be children or adults. Moreover, future researchers could also get respondents with different disabilities and make a comparative study based from the respondents’ response.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Additional Information:	PSY 1097 2013
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
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Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2016 05:37
Last Modified:	02 Jun 2021 05:48
URI:	https://thesis.dlsud.edu.ph/id/eprint/1405

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