Understanding Stress, Coping Strategies and Work Engagement among Faculty Administrators in a Philippine State University

This study explored the levels of occupational stress, work engagement, and coping strategies among faculty administrators and examined the relationships among these variables during Academic Year 2023–2024. Guided by the Job Demands–Resources (JD–R) framework and related perspectives on engagement and coping, the research employed a quantitative descriptive–correlational design in a Philippine State University. The respondents included 85 faculty administrators selected through total enumeration sampling. Data were gathered using validated standardized questionnaires that measured occupational stress, work engagement and coping strategies. The data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). Findings showed that faculty administrators experienced a moderate level of occupational stress, particularly related to workload demands and role expectations. Despite these pressures, respondents still demonstrated high levels of work engagement and frequently relied on adaptive coping strategies such as religious practices, active problem-solving, and seeking emotional support. Statistical results indicated no significant relationship between occupational stress and work engagement and between occupational stress and coping strategies. However, work engagement showed a weak but significant positive relationship with coping strategies. The study recommends implementing a Comprehensive Counseling and Wellness Development Plan to further strengthen coping resources and support the well-being of faculty administrators.

Coping Strategies, Guidance and Counseling; Occupational Stress, Work Engagement

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