Peer Support and Academic Adjustment among Stem-11 Students in a Faith-Based School

Abstract

This study looked at how peer support affects adjustment for Grade 11 STEM students at a faith-based school. The goal was to see how peer support these students get in terms of emotional help, information and practical assistance as well as how well they adjust to school in terms of staying engaged handling stress and managing their time. The researchers used a survey to collect data from 150 Grade 11 STEM students at Mindanao Mission Academy in the Philippines. They made sure every student had a chance of being selected. The survey questions were based on tested ones. The results showed that these students generally get moderate to levels of peer support especially when it comes to emotional and practical help. They also do moderately well in adjusting to school with most of them being engaged in their studies. The researchers found a connection between peer support and how well students adjust to school. They also found that getting information from peers helps students cope with stress and emotional support helps them manage their time better. These findings are important because they show how peer support can help students deal with the challenges of STEM education in a faith-based school. The study can help teachers and school administrators understand how to support their students. For example they can set up peer mentoring programs, group study sessions and wellness programs to help students stay motivated and do well in school. More research is needed to understand how things, like self-confidence and motivation affect how students adjust to school.