The Real Cause Of Depression Among Grade 12

Students Of St.Bernadette College

Of Valenzuela

Researchers:
Ricky Gil Imperio
Daniel Christopher V.Macabare
Jericho Moncada
Vladymir Relador
Chapter 1 Introduction

Introductory Statement
In our Generation a lot of people are commiting suicide on an almost everyday basis its caught
the attention of the world and everyone cause back then a majority of people thought that
depression was nothing but a joke and it was just people trying to gain everyon’s attention but
now since suicide has been on the rise and its really common for students to face pressure from a
lot of factors namely family problems,social problems,Emotional difficulties and so on which
sometimes lead to pent up frustration which leads to more frustration and eventually they
become depressed they achieve this level of helplessness and imcompetence because sometimes
they cant vent out or they can’t tell anyone about their problems or something of the same
manner so we decided to do a research on this topic since this might help us to understand others
better and to know what kind of things are capable of making a person depressed and we might
be able to lessen their pain or just have something like an idea and if ever this research is
finished our goal is for it to be somehow informative in one way or another

Statement of the problem

 Depression a feeling of severe despondency and dejection
 Depression is killing more and more people as the days go by and it is not cause by some
sort of virus or sickness it kills in silence and total cluelessness it kills anyone and it wont
choose its victim it does it by random its depression most of the time students are the
ones facing depression and we are going to try and find the truth behind depression
among the grade 12 students of st. Bernadette college pf Valenzuela

Significance of the study

 To the students this research might help you out in trying to figure out someones reason
behind his deep sorrows or sentiments and if you too are depressed then this research
might tell you that some people are still trying to look after you and figuring out a way to
help you
 To the teachers this will help you or them in identifying or giving you an idea on why or
whats the reason behind a students sadness and maybe this will open teachers eyes so that
they’ll know that some students do face depression
  To the admin this will prove as an eye opener on how many of their schools grade 12
students are depressed and are struggling just to get to school and they might come up
with solutions or take action in trying to help those said students
 To the future researchers this might be used as a reference for further studies in the future

Scope and limitations

This research will be conducted on the school premises of st.bernadette college of

Valenzuela and solely there and us the researchers will only be targeting grade 12
students of the said school on the schoolyear 2018-2019 1st semester of the year only
And will work only only on our free time since we all have stuf to do

Definition Of Terms

 Depression A feeling OF Severe despondency and dejection

 Despodency state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage
 Dejection A sad and depressed state

1.1 This Research Presents Findings On What Usually Causes Depression Among The
Senior Highschool Students Of St.Bernadette College Of Valenzuela Specifically The
Grade 12 Students This Research Is A Non Experimental Research Meaning We Will be
Tackling Both Qualitative Data And Quantitative Data.We Are Going To Look For The
Major Factors Or The Ones Who Are Causing Depression On The Majority Or Minority
Of Grade 12 Students

In This introductory chapter the rationate for this study is explained on an overview of
the thesis is provided.The chapter starts off by presenting the context within which this
study was conducted as well as the researcher’s Background.This is followed by
definition of terms that are commonly used in the thesis.It then procees to explain the
rationate and objectives of the study.The theoretical background used in this study,Social
Constructionism,is briefly outlined finally an overview of the way in which the study was
conducted is Provided

1.2 Context Of The Study

In this section the context is provided to provide the reader with the background that
informed the research.The section includes information regarding the academic rationale
as well as the researcher’s Background. The discussion of the Academic context provides
some insight into the work that has been conducted

Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature

Local Lit.
(A) The study investigates the relationship between the personal problems and depression
among college students. Three hundred ninety three (393) first year college students
participated in the study. They ranged in age from 16 to 17 years old. The sample
purposively considered students enrolled across programs: fine arts, business
administration, engineering, and arts and sciences. Descriptive analysis revealed that
parents are frequent source of problems for first year college students. Based on
estimated correlation, personal problems and depression are significantly related.
Regression analysis was utilized to determine which of the personal problems had the
most effect on depression and results indicate that problem situations involving
parents were found to be the crucial factor. Of the 393 participants in the study, one
hundred twelve (112) or almost thirty percent (30%) of the first year college students
who participated in the study are suffering from “borderline” to “extreme” levels of
depression. Moreover, it was found that almost half (186 or 47%) of the respondents
perceived that they cannot count on adults (e.g., teachers, guidance counselors, school
administrators) at their school for emotional support. Results of the study highlight
the importance of mental health, psychological wellness, and counseling among
adolescents.- Ma. Joycelyn A. Go-monilla

(B) DEPRESSION in the elderly is an important health concern worldwide. It is a silent

disorder that afflicts many of the elderly population. It is the most common
psychiatric disorder among the elderly yet unrecognized and under treated because
attention is often focused on the physical medical conditions that are apparent during
clinic visit.Typical signs and symptoms of depression are usually absent (such as lack
of energy, loss of appetite, constipation, no interest in work, poor sleep or loss of
weight) and are masked by physical manifestations of co-morbid conditions.In
community practice, case reports of elderly suffering from depression were regarded
as consequences of the aging process. Contrary to this belief, depression in the elderly
is not physiologic. It is a pathologic condition that is reversible with prompt and
appropriate treatment. Failure to recognize and treat depression increases the risk of a
 prolonged course of depressive illness, as well as other conditions like malnutrition,
significant metabolic illnesses, and a greater chance of dying The elderly population
in the Philippines (adults aged 65 years and older) numbered 2.12 million in 1990
(UN 1991). In absolute numbers, the elderly Philippine population is close to that of
Thailand and much more numerous than in Singapore or Malaysia. Aging trends in
the Philippines have been consistently slower compared to other Southeast Asian
countries. In 1970 the elderly comprised 2.7 percent of the total Philippine
population, increasing to 3.6 percent in the 1990s. The elderly population (age 60 and
above) has doubled in number since the 1970s and could triple in this decade. It may
reach the 10-percent mark before 2020 which may eventually categorize it as an
aging population.The results of an international study conducted by the World Health
Organization showed that the prevalence rate of depression worldwide ranged from
2.6 percent to 29.5 percent. In a survey conducted by Perlas, Tronco et al in the
Philippines, about 5.3 percent of the subjects were suffering from depression. A
similar study we conducted in the province of Rizal using the Geriatric Depression
Scale (Short Form) showed a 6.6-percent rate of depression. This prevalence rate
among the elderly in the most populated province of the Philippines shows that
depression can be present in healthy Filipino communities.However, it is considerable
to note that a fourth (26.5 percent) of the population has scores suggestive of
depression. This is a window for early intervention in the community level.
Depression has been found to be associated with poorer prognosis, longer recovery
times from illness and increased health-care utilization.Screening the elderly
population for possible depression therefore is important to decrease health-care
utilization and increase wellness for this age group. It is necessary for primary-care
physicians, geriatricians and caregivers to identify symptoms of depression in patients
with scores suggestive of depression to avoid the development of outright
depression.

(C) WHO estimates that suicide associated with depression is the second leading cause of
death among people aged 15-29.
In the Philippines, DOH’s National Center for Mental Health noted that the suicide
rate for men is 2.5 for every 100,000 population and 1.7 for women.
In the 2,500 suicide cases recorded in 2012, more than 2,000 were male, and about
500 were female.
There could be more cases underreported due to stigma, or fear of people with
 suicidal ideation to be judged.
Though there is a low suicide rate as compared with other ASEAN countries,
depression is still very much persistent. A local survey by Perlas, Tronco et al noted
that 5.3 percent of those surveyed were suffering from depression. Another report
indicated 4.5 million Filipinos could be afflicted with depression.
Worldwide, the depression prevalence rate ranges from 2.6 to 29.5 percent.

Furthermore, a rising depression trend is seen among the Filipino elderly. A populous
province in the country, Rizal, scored a 6.6 percent rate of depression using the
Geriatric Depression Scale, which indicated that depression is relatively present even
in healthy communities, according to Business Mirror.

FOREIGN LIT.
(A)Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys
indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical
depression. This is a serious problem that calls for prompt, appropriate
treatment. Depression can take several forms, including bipolar disorder
(formally called manic-depression), which is a condition that alternates
between periods of euphoria and depression.
Depression can be difficult to diagnose in teens because adults may expect
teens to act moody. Also, adolescents do not always understand or express
their feelings very well. They may not be aware of the symptoms of
depression and may not seek help.

These symptoms may indicate depression, particularly when they last for more
than two weeks:
 Poor performance in school

 Withdrawal from friends and activities

 Sadness and hopelessness
 Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation
 Anger and rage
 Overreaction to criticism
 Feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals
  Poor self-esteem or guilt
 Indecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulness
 Restlessness and agitation
 Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
 Substance abuse
 Problems with authority
 Suicidal thoughts or actions

(B) Depression is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent episodes that interfere with daily
life and normal functioning, exacting large costs for both individuals and society. James
McNulty, Vice President of Peer Support at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance,
presented data from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealing that depression is the
primary cause of disability in the United States and Canada for individuals aged 15–44 (WHO,
2002). Indeed, depression and other mental illnesses result in a greater loss of healthy life years
to disability and death than cardiovascular disease, cancer, or diabetes (WHO, 2004). The onset
of mental illness occurs primarily at a young age—by age 24 in 75 percent of cases (Kessler et
al., 2005)—but can strike at any age. Regardless of age at onset, a study by the Council of
Medical Directors of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors showed
that individuals who receive treatment for a serious mental illness still die 25 years earlier than
the normal population (NASMHPD, 2006). Disconcertingly, similar statistics are not available
for those who do not receive care for a mental illness.
Chapter 3 Methodology

We will be using a survery research method on this research since we want to

know and get answers from almost everyone and anyone without the restrictions
and without the need to filter the respondents
We will first give out questionnaires which have simple questions about the topic
which is answerable by yes or no
Then we will collect the data and analyze it after all of that we will interpret the
data that we have gathered

 Qualitative Research Since us the researchers will be trying to uncover the

truth on why some grade 12 students are depressed and what are the
common things they face or what triggers their depression
 Quantitative Research Since we will need a huge number of participants and
their answers about the said topic which will involve numbers a lot of
numbers
 Non experimental research method since we will be handling both
qualitative and quantitative data and we will be using a survey research
method on this topic to gain the truth

Sources of data

 Most of our data will come from the internet and some valid sites which hold true to their
research and words
 The Grade 12 students cause they are our topic for this research hence we need to get all
of our answers from them
 Some articles posted by some trustworthy sites

Sampling Technique
  Systemic sampling/simple random Just give random grade 12 students
survey sheets for them to answer
 Systemic cause we would be choosing a specific group and simple random
cause we’ll choose random people from that group
 Simple random because we wont be targeting specific people just random
grade 12 students

Conceptual FrameWork
Input Process Output
We the researchers Give our quiestionnaires out to we are going to
Are going to produce students and wait for them to finish get data and we just
Questionnaires and the answering and we’re going to collect need to interpret it so
Questions are going to be all the data that we have gathered that we’ll have an
Answerable by yes or no answer that is based
Numbers