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Understanding the Meanings of Mental Health through the Lived Experiences of Public School Teachers in the Philippines

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  • 1. Department of Psychology, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Antipolo, Philippines

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Abstract: The present study explored the meanings mental health by investigating the lived experiences of public school teachers in the Philippines. The participants were composed of 3 female public school teachers from Antipolo, Rizal. Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews, and were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis as orienting theoretical lens. The results indicated 7 main themes: (1) What they think and feel about teachers’ programs, policies, and benefits; (2) The challenges they face in carrying out their functions; (3) What kind of stresses they normally experience; (4) What they do to cope with challenges and stresses; (5) How they contribute to the society; (6) What makes them stay in the profession; and (7) Going the extra mile for the students. Theoretical and practical implications of the results were discussed.

Keywords: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Lived Experiences, Mental Health, Public School Teachers, Stress, Coping.

Title: Understanding the Meanings of Mental Health through the Lived Experiences of Public School Teachers in the Philippines

Author: Rudy M. Danganan Jr.

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 9, Issue 3, May 2022 - June 2022

Page No: 46-58

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Published Date: 16-June-2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6651573

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