Stress Response Syndrome: The Struggles of PSD SHS Students who are Distressed in Certain Situations

Abstract

Background: The term "depression" is often misused as the term "distress" without knowing that the term "depression" is a clinical term and a person cannot be in a depressed state unless diagnosed by a doctor or a psychiatrist. This study will enable the general public to know and notice the indications being displayed by the distressed subjects, and may be able to prevent anything drastic from happening. Methods: The study makes use of the qualitative phenomenological research design, wherein it focused on an individual's experiences, beliefs, and perceptions. The study is based on the central question: "How do SHS students cope with their distress on certain situations?". The data was collected through the process of a semistructured interview containing twenty-five developmental questions. Findings: Findings show the participants' various situations that caused them distress, triggered by unwanted and disappointing or frustrating events. Conclusions: Fisher (2015) cited that adolescence is a complex developmental stage where individuals develop an increasingly sophisticated conceptual framework for their own emotional experiences. Recommendations: This paper suggests a more broadened research on this topic and must refrain from medical-based research and more of emotional and psychological approach on this matter, wherein it is understood by readers of a wider knowledge background.