Thesis

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Stress Management Profile of Filipino Seafarers

A Research Paper

Presented to the

Maritime Education Program

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject
In English 5M - Research and Statistics

by

Morgia, Maverick John
Daug, Melquesidec
Dela Cruz, Jefford
Oro, Karl Anthony
Sumalinog, Nikki
Caliboso, Jomari
Ang, Reymond
Cadigal, Mark

October 2012

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Stress Management Profile of Filipino Seafarers

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A Research Paper

Presented to the

Maritime Education Program

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject
In English 5M - Research and Statistics

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by

Morgia, Maverick John
Daug, Melquesidec
Dela Cruz, Jefford
Oro, Karl Anthony
Sumalinog, Nikki
Caliboso, Jomari
Ang, Reymond
Cadigal, Mark

October 2012

APPROVAL SHEET

This research paper entitled: “Stress Management Profile of Filipino Seafarers”, prepared and submitted by Maverick John Morgia, Melquesidec Daug, Jefford Dela Cruz, Karl Anthony Oro, Nikki Sumalinog, Jomari Caliboso, Reymond Ang and Mark Cadigal , in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation has been examined and is recommended for oral examination.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

APPROVED by the panel of examiners with a grade of __________.

MRS. NELIA B. AGA, MAED
Chairperson

MRS. ABEGAIL B. NAVALES DR. OSCAR J. CERVALES

Member Member

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted by the researchers to determine the Stress Management Profile of Filipino Seafarers. The researchers employed descriptive survey method, and a survey questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The instrument used in the study was validated by the research adviser, mentors and statistician of Holy Cross of

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