Work-related Stressors and Efficacy as Predictors of Work Performance among Physical Education (PE) Teachers in Davao De Oro

This study determined the influence of work-related stressors and efficacy on the work performance among Physical Education (PE) Teachers using a descriptive-correlational research design. Further, the validated and reliability-tested adapted survey questionnaires were used in the study. The Mean, standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis were used as the statistical tools employed for the interpretation of the data gathered. The findings revealed that the level of work-related stressors in terms of job stress scale, role expectation conflict, coworker support, and work life balance was very high. Also, it was revealed that the level of efficacy in terms of student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management was very high. Moreover, the level of work performance in terms of task performance, contextual performance and counterproductive work behavior was very high. The findings of the study also revealed that work-related stressors and efficacy have significant relationship with work performance among Physical Education (PE) Teachers. The combined influence of work-related stressors and efficacy towards work performance was indeed significant. It is recommended that the Physical Education Teachers may address the underlying causes of stress and implement strategies to manage and reduce stress levels by identifying the stressors, promote work life balance, enhance support system, improve job design, promote self-care and well-being, and create a positive work environment.