International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 198-205
Coping Mechanisms of the Senior High School Students during COVID-19 Pandemic
Jennina Comendador, Sam S. Encarnacion, Marianne G. Molleno, Jeric Kenneth M. Espaldon, Christopher DC. Francisco

Abstract:
The study explored on the coping mechanisms of the senior high school students during COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed: (1) The common problem of students implementing the new normal setting were: hard to adjust in the current set up, deadlines to be missed such as the availability of sleep, they feel drained and exhausted, they have more demanding works than face to face classes, they don't have an experience on this distance learning, they don't have experience on home schooling. (2) The issues associated using technology used to support online distance learning were: different online learning tools are constantly being introduced to students, participants choose to attend webinar workshops, watch online tutorials, and be mentored by peers, to broaden their knowledge and develop useful skills as they create instructional plans. (3) The issues associated encountered by students under the new normal were: difficulties on their internet connection, the stability of internet connection and load of school works, experiencing academic anxiety, burnouts, frustration, thinking of dropping out of school because of the situation, frustrating whenever there's something they cannot comprehend, they get exhausted and drained easily, developed social anxiety, impacting their self-confidence, relationships, schooling, and jobs. (4) The students coping mechanism addressing the issues encountered were: self-care, prioritize studies, always take time and effort, organizing schedule, rest.