Prayer, gratitude, and social support among public school teachers with stress

International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 10 Issue 4

Available Online: 31 December 2024

Author/s:

Bagaforo, Generuth M.
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (generuth.bagafOro001@deped.gov.ph)

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the correlations of prayer, gratitude, and social support that affected public school teachers in coping with stress. Stress is “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension”, it is “a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual can mobilize” (Bewley, 2023). The study employed descriptive correlational research design through survey questionnaires through online Google form. The participants were the public school teachers of Butuan City Division and were chosen using simple random sampling. The standard questionnaires used were the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Prayer Inventory Scale (PSI). The researcher utilized descriptive analysis in analyzing the data of this study. Frequency count, mean, standard deviation, and percentage were used to describe the respondents’ profiles and to determine the level of stress of the teachers. To determine the relationship and the association of the variables Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) was used. Results and findings of the study revealed that the stress level of public-school teachers was moderate. There was a weak negative correlation between stress and prayer and gratitude and there was a significant weak negative correlation between stress and social support. Teachers with stronger social support tended to report lower stress levels significantly. From this, it was suggested that the Department of Education may incorporate training on stress management and mental health awareness into teacher education programs and professional development activities.

Keywords: prayer, gratitude, social support, stress

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.048

Cite this article:
Bagaforo, G. M. (2024). Prayer, gratitude, and social support among public school teachers with stress. International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology, 10(4), 91-109. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.048