ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the level of occupational stress and coping mechanisms and determine if there was a significant relationship between the two variables among Generation X public school teachers in the Cluster 3 Division of Laguna. This employed a descriptive correlational method of research. Through stratified random sampling, the respondents of the study were 225 Generation X teachers in the Cluster 3 Division of Laguna. Initially, adapted standard questionnaires were used such as the Technical Competence questionnaire and Teacher Stress Inventory to determine the level of occupational stress of the 225 Generation X public school teachers. At the same time, adapted Ways of Coping was administered to determine the level of coping mechanisms used by Generation X teachers.
Using the four-point Likert Scale, the mean, the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, findings revealed that the level of occupational stress as well as coping mechanisms among Generation X public school teachers in Cluster 3 Division of Laguna, were both high. Furthermore, occupational stress specifically technical competence, time management, and work-related stressors were interpreted as with a low positive to moderate positive correlation to coping mechanisms specifically seeking social support, accepting responsibility, and escape avoidance. Therefore, the hypothesis stating that there was no significant relationship between occupational stress and coping mechanisms was partially rejected.
In plans to further this research, students and teachers may consider identifying different occupational stress to improve their holistic development. School administrators may also consider using the action plan and programs for a mentally healthy educator. Finally, future researchers may use this study as their reference.
Keywords: occupational stress, coping mechanisms, teacher stress
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