Understanding Depression and Determining Its Causing Factors Among Male Grade 12 Senior High School Students in a Private School in Manila, Philippines
Alyana Joy Tan
Abstract:
This study aimed to understand depression and determine the factors
causing it among Grade 12 male students in a private school in Manila,
Philippines, as well as the relationship between emotion and thought. The
study was analyzed by identifying the factors that cause depression as well
as their respective interventions. The research instruments used in the study
were online survey questionnaires and interview questions, which were first
submitted for content and face validation. According to the findings, 40% of
respondents are easily stressed. It shows that people are triggered by the
things that are happening in their lives. For some reasons, being under a lot
of pressure, especially when facing big challenges in life. On the basis of the
results gathered, after losing something, the majority of respondents
experienced despair. That altered the person's mood and behavior in
response to life's regrets and expectations—which hampered life's
pleasures. Self-perception is generally low—some people are perplexed and
fearful of making the wrong decision because they have been defeated
quickly when they are struggling. Even when things were going well, some
respondents were depressed. There is also emotional anguish and a desire
to improve. Respondents are less likely to harm themselves. A reminder that
not being able to solve a problem is often the cause of sadness and
emotional pain.
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