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COPING WITH STRESS MECHANISM OF TEACHERS IN

DIOTORIN ELEMETARY SCHOOL DURING THE COVID-19

PANDEMIC”

A Research Proposal Paper

Presented to the Graduate School Faculty
San Jose Christian Colleges

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for
ENGLISH 203 Subject

By:
Joy B. Mendoza

JULY 2022
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“COPING WITH STRESS MECHANISM OF TEACHERS IN

DIOTORIN ELEMETARY SCHOOL DURING THE COVID-19

PANDEMIC”

CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

1. Demographic profile 1. Data gathering Coping with stress

of respondents using questionnaires mechanism of
teachers in
2. What are the 2. Retrieval of
Diotorin Elementary
experiences of the questionnaire
School during the
teachers in Diotorin ES 3. Evaluation of the Covid-19 pandemic
in coping with stress questionnaire
during the COVID-19
pandemic in terms of:
2.1 psychological
mechanism, physical
mechanism and emotional
mechanism?

3. In what way do the

teachers of Diotorin
Elementary School deal
with stress?
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This research seeks to the experiences of teachers in

Diotorin Elementary School in coping with stress during the

COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to find and provide effective

ways to improve mental health of the teachers. Specifically,

it seeks to answer the following questions:

1. How may the characteristics of the teachers be described

in terms of:

1.1. Age;

1.2. Gender;

1.3. Years in service;

1.4. Grade/ year level taught.

2. What are the experiences of the teachers in Diotorin

Elementary School in coping with stress during the COVID-

19 pandemic in terms of psychological mechanism, physical

mechanism and emotional mechanism?

3. In what way do the teachers of Diotorin Elementary School

deal with stress?

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. The following are the demographic profile of the teachers

in Diotorin Elementary School in terms of:

1.1 AGE:

1.2 GENDER:

1.3 YEARS OF SERVICE:

1.4 GRADE/ YEAR LEVEL TAUGHT:

DIRECTIONS: Please read the following statements carefully and

answer it honestly. Put a tick (/) on the number which best

describe your opinion.

2. The following are the experiences of the teachers in

Diotorin Elementary School in coping with stress during the

COVID-19 pandemic in terms of:

PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANISM

STATEMENT Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly

Agree Disagree

I meditate and do

breathing exercises to

keep my mind peaceful.

I keep a positive
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mindset.

I listen to music.

I keep everything to

myself and endure

everything alone.

I worry a lot and

overthink of the things

that may happen.

PHYSICAL MECHANISM

I am getting enough

sleep every night.

I am eating healthy

foods.

I exercise every

morning.

I always finish my work

even if I go overtime.

I take rest and relax.

EMOTIONAL MECHANISM

I treat myself

I cry at night

I maintain my emotional
composure
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1. I walk away and leave a

situation that is
causing me stress.

2. I list the things I feel

grateful for

3. In what way do the teachers of Diotorin Elementary School

deal with stress?

STATEMENT Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly

Agree Disagree

I talk with my

colleagues, friends and

family for advice.

I go on vacation.

I drink liquor.

I eat a lot of food.

I reflect rest, think

carefully and decide on

my next decision.

I engage in activities

that bring me pleasure

and joy( planting,

gardening, reading etc.)

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I meditate.

I bond with my pet.

I take care of myself.

I manage my work time.