Home⇛World Education Connect Multidisciplinary E-Publication⇛vol. 4 no. 4 (2024)

Stress and Coping Strategies among Uniformed Personnel in the Enforcement of Law

Jovienel Y. Ablanido | Freda B. Lopez

Discipline: Law

 

Abstract:

This study determined the stress and coping strategies of uniformed law enforcement personnel in the Philippine National Police in Ilocos Sur. It examined their age, sex, civil status, highest educational attainment, rank/position, years in service, and monthly family income. The study utilized the descriptive research design and a survey questionnaire as the main tools for gathering data. Several statistical tools were used, such as frequency and percentage, weighted mean, t-test, Scheffe test, and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). The uniformed personnel were male-dominated young adults in marital relationships, with bachelor's degree holders holding the lowest rank as police officers, earning an average monthly income, and mostly in the service for more than five years. The sources of stress among the uniformed personnel were highest on work-related, followed by peer-related, and lowest on family-related. The uniformed personnel utilized open communication with their colleagues and resorted to doing exercises to relieve their stress. No significant relationships were noted between the sources of stress among the uniformed personnel and their profile variables. The longer the length of service of the uniformed personnel, the more they encountered work-related stresses. The Proposed program was formulated to be implemented in the PNP Ilocos Sur to minimize workplace stress occurrences.



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