Assessing the Mental Health Conditions of Filipino High School Teachers
Keywords:
correlation, mental health indicators, mental health parameters, socio-demographic profile, socio-economic profile, stressAbstract
This study explored their socio-demographic and socio-economic profiles, along with emotional, social, and behavioral mental health indicators. It assessed differences in these indicators across demographic groups and examined how mental health parameters correlate with these factors. Employing a descriptive- correlational research design, data were collected from high school teachers (N=34) using a validated survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation, and t-test Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were carried out to analyze the data. The study reveals a predominantly young (71% aged 18–30), female (71%), and single (76%) teaching workforce, with moderate income levels (59% earning Php 21,000–30,000 monthly) and mid-level experience (65% with 1–10 years of service). While mental health levels were generally normal, moderate stress emerged in areas like reactivity and relaxation, suggesting job-specific pressures. Notably, no significant mental health differences were found across demographics, indicating resilience or balanced support systems. High job and communication satisfaction contrasted with moderate compensation satisfaction, revealing a potential retention risk. Strong correlations linked lower stress to higher job satisfaction and better communication, while social/organizational factors positively shaped compensation perceptions—highlighting non-monetary influences on remuneration satisfaction. Recommendations include: (1) institutionalizing mental health support (counseling, mindfulness training); (2) enhancing communication transparency (anonymous feedback systems); (3) integrating compensation strategies with cultural investments (recognition programs); and (4) teacher-led peer support networks.
Future research should investigate workload impacts and test targeted interventions to break stress-communication cycle.
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