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Effects Of Stress On The Academic Performance Secondary School Students
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Limitation of the Study
This
study is delimited to the government secondary school students in Oredo
Local Government Area of Edo state only. The respondents would be
randomly selected and questionnaire is the major instrument of data
collection used.
There are some factors that might affect the findings of this research. Some of which are:
1. Students may not be honest with response to questionnaire.
2. Students are currently preparing for their first term examination and that would result to limited response.
3. Difficulties in sourcing relevant materials.
4. Low level of enlightenment on subject area on the part of the respondent which may result to low quality response.
Definition of Terms
For the purpose of clarity, the following terms are used in this essay are defined as follows:
1.
Stressors:These are chemical or biological agent, environmental
condition, external stimulus or an event that causes stress to an
organism.
2. Mental Health: According to WHO, it is not just the
absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being, in
which every individual realizes his or her own potentials, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and
is able to make contribution to his or her community.
3. Stress
Syndrome: These are groups of symptoms or characteristic of stress. It
could be a psychological disorder or an abnormal condition.
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Academic Performance: It refers to how students deal with their studies
and how they cope or accomplish different task given them by their
teachers.
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