APPENDIX H

STANDARD STRESS SCALE

(Adapted from Christiane Gross and Katharina Seebass (2014))
Dear Respondent:
Good day!
The researcher would like to conduct a study entitled SCIENCE RESEARCH
CAPABILITY AND EFFICACY AMONG STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE. This scale contains items your perceived stress level with respect to writing a
research output, specifically a science research paper (Investigatory Project). With this, I
hope to shed light on the current status and performance of students in the subject and
might suggest possible interventions and recommendations for the betterment of the
science research subject. Please take time to read and answer honestly when giving your
responses in every statements. Rest assured that your identities and responses will be kept
with utmost confidentiality. Thank you!
Respectfully yours,

MR. JAMES ULYSSES A. GASTADOR (Sgd)

Researcher
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Name (Please
indicate):______________________________________________________________________________

Part I. Respondents Profile: {Please write your responses on the space provided)

Annual family Income: ______________________________________________________________________________

Final Grade in Research 1: __________________________________________________________________________

Part II. The researcher is now interested in how you are in general. Please think of all areas
of life. To which extent do the following statements apply to you Please use the scale below
as your basis of responses in every statements. Please tick(/) the number of your response
C - Completely
TLE - To a Large Extent
S - Somewhat
TSE - To a Small Extent
NAL - Not At All

STATEMENTS C TLE S TSE NAL

1) If I do not enjoy doing something, I usually do not have
to do it
2) If I do not take care of things by myself, nobody
handles it.
3) I am doing meaningful tasks.
4) I often feel lonely.
5) There are people I can count on.
6) My performance is appreciated adequately.
7) Usually I have a restorative sleep.
8) I often think about problems.
9) After a normal day I am exhausted.
10) I am afraid about what my life will be like in three years.
11) I am looking forward to my future.