Coping with Job-Related Stress: Mechanisms of Teachers Across the Districts of Davao Del Norte Division

This study unfolded the experiences and mechanisms of teachers in coping with job-related stress. Exploring on the lived experiences of teachers in managing job-related stress is crucial as it concerns both the well-being of teachers and the quality of education they provide. In this phenomenological study, twelve (12) teacher-participants were involved and they were purposively selected from the different schools and districts in the Davao del Norte Division. In the gathering of information data, this study employed in-depth interview of participants. Using thematic content analysis, the themes on the experiences of teachers on job-related stress were Heavy Workload, Limited Resource and Insufficient Pay. Meanwhile, the coping mechanisms of teachers in managing job-related stress were Seeking Social Support, engaging in physical activities and hobbies. From the both experiences and strategies of teachers from different schools and districts of Davao del Norte, the following were the insights drawn to support teachers in managing job-related stress: Streamline administrative tasks, increase educational resource allocation and salary increases and incentives. Given the increasing job demands on teachers, understanding their coping mechanisms and developing effective interventions is necessary to support teachers, ensuring a more sustainable and productive teaching environment for the future of Philippine education.