Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of Secondary School Heads

This research paper describes the stressors and coping mechanisms of secondary school heads of the 2nd Congressional District of Sorsogon, Philippines. It utilized the descriptive survey design, and the data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and weighted mean. Findings revealed that the secondary school heads have varied profiles; notably, the secondary school heads were males, 5 years and below, in the service and assigned in villages. Likewise, they were slightly stressed on administrative responsibility, administrative constraints, interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal conflicts, employer’s expectations, and instructional supervision. Additionally, they had different levels of coping mechanisms along social and physical activities, introspection practices, personal qualities, and time management. Regardless of the profile the secondary school heads, they must handle the stressors at work through stress coping mechanisms.

Keywords – Stress, Stress coping mechanisms, School Leaders