Occupational Stressors and Stress Management of School Heads

Abstract

Stress is part of the school heads’ daily situation at their respective working stations. Hence, this study determined the stressors and stress management of secondary school heads in the 2^nd Congressional District of Sorsogon, Philippines, during the school year 2020–2021. The respondents to this study were the 32 secondary school heads in the 2^nd Congressional District of Sorsogon. This study used a descriptive survey design and an adapted research instrument. Findings revealed that the secondary school heads were slightly stressed on administrative responsibility, interpersonal relationship, employer’s expectations, and instructional supervision. Additionally, they had different levels of stress management along with social activities, physical activities, reflective practices, and time management. The researchers concluded that the secondary school heads were slightly stressed on administrative responsibility, interpersonal relationship, employer’s expectations, and instructional supervision. As an implication, secondary school heads need to manage their stressors at work through stress management, along with social activities, physical activities, reflective practices, and time management.