Stressor and academic performance among 4th year criminology students of UM Bansalan College, Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the level of stressor and the level of academic performance of 4th year criminology students in UM Bansalan College. The researchers aim to determine the significance of the relationship between the level of stressor and the level of academic performance of 4th year criminology students. The study was conducted using the descriptive survey method of research by which the researchers administered personally the questions to the 4th year criminology students of UM Bansalan College with a sample size of 50 participants. The study resulted in data and findings determined that the level of stressor of 4th year criminology students is high, and the level of their academic performance is low. Based on the findings and conclusions the researchers recommended that students must identify, describe and examine methods, and theories that are appropriate for the knowledge development of the stressor and academic performance. The professor, family members, and other significant people that surround the students will guide and motivate them in dealing with the stressor to attain high academic performance. Students themselves would have a positive outlook towards their academic performance and not be affected with the stressors.