Academic Pressure and Health Habit Formation Among Scholars: Basis For Community Health Teaching

Hernando L. Bernal Jr.; Renz Chester R.  Gumaru; Bernie B.  Go

doi:10.47175/rielsj.v5i4.1107

Hernando L. Bernal Jr. Graduate Program School of Teachers Education, National Teachers College, City of Manila, Philippines
Renz Chester R. Gumaru Math Department, Arellani University, Pasay City, Philippines
Bernie B. Go General Education Deparment, Far Eastern University NMRF, Quezon City, Philippines

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47175/rielsj.v5i4.1107

Keywords: academic pressure, health, scholars

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the level of academic pressure experienced by university scholars in the Philippines across five dimensions: self-expectation, workload, despondency, study-related pressure, and worry about grades. Additionally, it examined the scholars' formation of health habits in six areas: water intake, rest, physical activity, nutrition/diet, temperance, and overall physical condition. The study also explored the relationship between academic pressure and health habits. Findings revealed that the scholars experienced a relatively high level of academic pressure, with self-expectation emerging as the most significant source. Conversely, the scholars exhibited a low level of healthy practices, particularly in the area of rest, which was identified as the least practiced health habit. On a positive note, temperance was highlighted as the most favorable health behavior, reflecting the scholars' ability to exercise moderation.

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