Occupational Stress and Organizational Climate as determinants of Quality of Work Life among Correction Officers in Davao Penal farm

This study sought to identify the model that best describes correctional officers' quality of work life in connection to organizational climate and occupational stress on penitentiary institution. The study was carried out utilizing a descriptive-correlational methodology and a quantitative non-experimental research design. Statistical methods such as regression, mean, and Pearson r were employed to examine the data that was gathered. The researcher updated and standardized questionnaires to assess the quality of work life, organizational climate, and occupational stress. The study included three hundred (300) correctional officers from a penitentiary institution who were chosen using a stratified selection approach. The findings revealed extremely high levels of organizational climate, occupational stress, and the quality of work life. Additionally, it was shown that organizational climate, quality of work life, and occupational stress are all correlated. Additionally, a link between organizational climate, quality of work life, and occupational stress was discovered. Indicators of organizational environment and occupational stress have an independent impact on quality of work life. It was found that organizational climate is the best indicator of quality of work life.