Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Stress management

Abstract

This study investigated the role of peer facilitators in managing stress among students at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI), in response to the increasing prevalence of academic-related stress in healthcare education. Grounded in Joyce Travelbee’s Human-to Human Relationship Model, the research aimed to determine how peer facilitators perceive and fulfill their roles in providing emotional support, promoting mental health, and connecting students with formal psychological resources. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed. Using snowball sampling, 82 active peer facilitators from various undergraduate programs were surveyed through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire. The data collected included demographic profiles and participants' perceived roles in stress management. Ethical standards were upheld, with informed consent and data privacy compliance ensured. Statistical tools such as weighted mean, frequency distribution, and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that peer facilitators effectively fulfill their roles in stress management (M = 3.42), particularly in offering a safe space, demonstrating empathetic communication, and encouraging professional mental health referrals. However, roles involving organizing group activities and recreational events were less fulfilled. Significant differences were found in role fulfillment based on age, program, and year level, but not in duration of participation. Conclusion: DLSMHSI peer facilitators effectively fulfill their roles in student stress management through emotional support and mental health advocacy. The study recommends enhanced training, sustained institutional support, and structured peer programs to optimize their impact on student well-being.

First Advisor

Michael Justin S. Valles, RN, MAN

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