An Assessment of the Effective Stress Reduction Methods and Strategies to Promote Emotional Wellness of Second Year Nursing Students from PHCM

Abstract

This study, titled “An Assessment of the Effective Stress Reduction Methods and Strategies to Promote Emotional Wellness of Second Year Nursing Students from PHCM,” aimed to determine the most effective stress reduction methods and emotional wellness strategies utilized by second-year nursing students at Perpetual Help College of Manila during the academic year 2024–2025. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected from 85 regular nursing students through non-probability purposive sampling. Modified survey questionnaires adapted from standardized tools, including the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) for the second part, Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), State Optimism Measure (SOM), and Perceived Social Support Scale for the third part, were utilized to assess respondents’ stress reduction practices and emotional wellness strategies. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents were female and aged 18–20 years old. Among the stress reduction methods, meditation obtained the highest mean score (3.36), interpreted as “Very High,” indicating that students frequently relied on meditation, relaxation, and calming activities to manage stress. In terms of emotional wellness strategies, optimism ranked highest with a mean score of 3.31, suggesting that students maintained positive thinking, hopefulness, and confidence despite academic and clinical challenges. The study concluded that meditation and optimism were the most effective approaches for promoting emotional wellness among nursing students. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended the implementation of wellness programs such as mindfulness activities, yoga, gratitude exercises, positive feedback circles, and student support initiatives to further enhance students’ emotional well-being and stress management.