Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 34 no. 6 (2026)

Stress-Related Behaviors and Facilitating Skills at Work During Covid-19 Pandemic among Suarez National High School Teachers

Rose Mae Am-is

Discipline: others in psychology

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to recognize whether there was a significant relationship between stress-related behaviors and facilitating skills at work during COVID-19 pandemic among Suarez National High School Teachers in the school year 2021-2022 and its intervention programs that would prevent and reduce the severity of stress from becoming problematic which was formulated out of the results gathered in the study. The study utilized the adapted survey questionnaire based on the possible factors that caused the stress, such as physical stress, psychological stress, and behavioral stress. A total of fifty (50) questionnaires were utilized as research instruments. The findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between stress-related behaviors and facilitating skills at work during COVID-19 pandemic among Suarez National High School Teachers. Physical stressors, such as increased workload due to fear of contracting the virus, were prominent factors contributing to stress. In addition, psychological stressors, such as anxiety about the uncertainty of the situation were also identified as significant stress inducers. Moreover, behavioral stressors, including difficulties in adapting to online teaching platforms emerged as notable contributors to stress levels among teachers. Intervention programs from the study's findings encompassed various strategies aimed at mitigating stressors such as implementing stress management workshops, providing emotional support through counseling services, and fostering a supportive work environment. Furthermore, the study emphasized the resilience of teachers in navigating stress despite its pervasiveness.



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