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Theoretical Framework

This study is supported by the theory of The Transactional Model of Stress and
Coping, developed by Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman in 1984, provides a
comprehensive framework for understanding how individuals perceive and respond to
stress. This model represents a significant departure from earlier theories that viewed
stress primarily as a direct response to external stimuli. Instead, The Transactional Model
emphasizes the importance of the cognitive processes that mediate the relationship
between individuals and their environment.

In this area will be given the discussion of life-nature including description


interpretation. They started that the transaction in an individual is built on the assumption
that the stress is a person-situation interaction, one that is dependent on the subjective,
cognitive judgment that arises from the interplay between the person and environment.
No event or situation is inherently stressful; instead, the stressor is defined by the
subjective judgment of the situation that is appraisal as threatening, harmful or taxing
available resources. Moreover, they suggested that coping will be most effective if there
is a match between changeability of the stressor currently confronting the individual and
the appropriate form of coping applied to the stressor.

According to Health Direct stress is a common experience. We may feel stressed


when we are very busy, have important deadlines to meet, or have too little time to finish
all our tasks. Often people experience stress because of problems at work or in social
relationships, such as a poor evaluation by a supervisor or an argument with a friend.
Some people may be partially vulnerable to stress in situations involving the threat of
failure or personal humiliation. Major life events such as death of a loved one, can cause
severe stress.

When an individual/ person appraises an event as stressful, the body undergoes


several changes that heighten the physiological and emotional arousal. Thus, the concept
of appraisal was elaborated by Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman.
Conceptual Framework

Figure 1. Conceptual Paradigm of the Study

In this concept illustrated in Figure 1, presents the socio-demographic


characteristics, perceived problem areas and the preferred coping strategies of the
freshmen students.

In the conceptual paradigm in the Figure 1 we can see that the independent
variables under the socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, guardianship,
birth order, monthly family income, parents’ educational attainment, source of financial
support and type of residence. On the other hand, we can see that the academics,
relationships, financial, health, personal, family, and cultural environment were under by
the perceived problem areas. The preferred coping strategies were problem focused
coping, emotion focused coping and avoidance coping. All of these or the results to be
gathered will be analyzed and undergo the stress counselling program.

The model will also show us the hypothesized relationship between the socio-
demographic characteristics of the respondents and the perceived problem areas and the
preferred coping strategies.

The relationship or relevance to present study can leverage the understanding of


procrastination as part of a larger coping framework, emphasizing its significance in the
academic and psychological adjustment of freshmen students. By doing so, the study
contributes to the existing literature on student behavior, stress management, and
academic success, offering practical recommendations for educators, counselors, and
students themselves. This relationship highlights the importance of addressing
procrastination in efforts to support students in their transition to college life, ensuring
better outcomes both academically and personally.

References
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/transactional-model
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/stress#:~:text=Stress%20is%20a%20common%20and,
continues%20for%20a%20long%20time.

Diaz, Daniel M.
Perdonio, Mary Rose
Esguerra, Dan
Jezreel
Sullano, Gemarie P.
Adriatico, Nathaniel
De Belen, Silvina Joy

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