Coping Mechanism of Guimaras State College Personnel towards Stress

Abstract

Coping mechanisms are brought about by a person’s conscious minds. This study aimed to determine the coping mechanism of Guimaras State College (GSC) personnel towards stress. Descriptive-correlational research design was used. The respondents were the 96 faculty and staff of GSC, Salvador Campus.

The stratified random sampling through ratio and proportion was used to determine the actual number of respondents. Data were collected using the adopted standard WAYS of coping. The data that were gathered was analyzed using descriptive analysis. Majority of the respondents were females, ages ranging from 20 to 43 years old, single and have a permanent status of employment while one third of the respondents were the minimum wage earner. GSC Personnel tolerance toward stress was moderate. As to their coping mechanisms when grouped according to their demographic profile was likewise moderate. Moreover, there were no significant differences in the self-perceived level of stress and the coping mechanism of the respondents. A positive correlation existed between the stress level and coping mechanism of GSC personnel.