WORK-RELATED STRESS OF MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH PRINCIPALS IN INDONESIA: COPING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT
Keywords:
Educational leaders, principals, occupational stress, coping strategies, supportAbstract
The objective of this study was to examine the factors that madrasah Ibtidaiyah principals themselves identified as causing work-related stress, as well as the tactics they employ to cope with this stress and the support they require for their leadership roles. A total of 12 principals completed the interview, which consisted of open-ended questions. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings indicated that the primary sources of stress were an excessive workload, interpersonal problems, insufficient resources, and internal pressures. Furthermore, principals employed emotion-focused, problem-focused, and social coping strategies to manage stress. In addition, principals expressed a requirement for targeted assistance in addressing problems and for support in their leadership roles. The findings demonstrated the significance of social support and coping mechanisms for the occupational wellness of principals. An in-depth examination of principals' perspectives on the origins of occupational stress, their methods of managing it, and their specific support needs allows for a comprehensive understanding of individual requirements that are crucial in enhancing principals' occupational well-being.
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