Stress Factors of Police Officers in Badoc, Batac, Bangui, Laoag, and Paoay

Abstract

Introduction

This study aimed to know the level of stress factors and their responses to the coping mechanisms to the chosen municipalities. It includes the municipality of Dingras, Marcos, Banna and Nueva Era Ilocos Norte. It specifically sought to answer the profile of the respondents and types of police stressors as to general work stressors, family stressors, gender stressors, and organizational stressors and they also sought to answer the coping mechanisms.

Methods

It made used a descriptive method of research. This study involves 80 respondents in which 20 respondents (police officers) in each municipality. The researchers used a questionnaire to gather data and unstructured interviews.

Results

The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents are male. It was also found out that the respondents of Dingras, Marcos, Banna and Nueva Era agreed on the police stress factors such as general work stressors, family stressors, gender stressors, and organizational stressors. The study further showed also that the respondents of Dingras, Marcos, Banna and Nueva Era agreed on the coping mechanisms for stress.

Discussions

The recommendations were drawn for purposes of utilization of this research. A physical fitness workout focused on building strength and aerobic fitness. Law enforcement shall conduct a stress management session later in the day focused upon reducing stress. Law enforcement shall come up to be more active and avoid stress to become more efficient in their responsibilities.