Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 7 no. 9 (2026)

Occupational Stress And Work Performance Among Elementary School Educators: Examining The Relationship Between Stress And Performance In Subic, Zambales

Novie Ann R. Auditor | Myra Liza O. Vizcarra

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Occupational stress remains a significant concern in the teaching profession as educators continue to manage increasing instruc-tional responsibilities, administrative demands, classroom chal-lenges, and diverse learner needs. This study determined the per-ceived impact of occupational stress on the work performance of el-ementary school educators in Subic, Zambales, as a basis for the de-velopment of an intervention plan. Specifically, it examined the level of occupational stress in terms of role overload, administrative stress, and classroom challenges, and assessed work performance in terms of task performance and contextual performance. The study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design involv-ing 138 elementary school educators from Cluster 1 of the Subic Dis-trict, Zambales. Data were gathered using a modified adopted and researcher-made survey questionnaire and were analyzed through appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings revealed that the respondents demonstrated a high level of work performance despite experiencing occupational stress in their teaching environment. Among the identified sources of stress, class-room challenges emerged as the most prominent concern, followed by role overload and administrative demands. Furthermore, the re-sults showed that occupational stress had a significant positive re-lationship with both task performance and contextual performance, suggesting that teachers who carry greater professional responsi-bilities may also experience higher levels of stress while maintain-ing their commitment to effective work performance. Based on the findings, a Teacher Support and Stress Management Enhancement Plan was proposed to address classroom-related concerns, work-load pressures, administrative demands, and teacher well-being while sustaining the professional effectiveness of elementary school educators.



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