Anger and Stress Management Techniques for Successful Educational Leadership

  • Osias Kit T. Kilag School Principal, Pau Excellencia Global Academy Foundation, Inc., Toledo City, Philippines
  • Jackelyn B. Yamson Principal I, Department of Education, Schools Division of Leyte, Philippines
  • Manilyn T. Bocao Master Teacher I, Department of Education, Schools Division of Leyte, Cantandug Palo, Leyte, Philippines
  • Nelson A. Cordova Jr. College Instructor, DMC College Foundation, Inc., Dipolog City, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i6.4461
Keywords: Burnout, Stress management, Educational leadership, Anger management

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an anger and stress management intervention program on school leaders' burnout, stress, anger, and leadership skills. The study utilized a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design and collected quantitative data using standardized measures. The study also collected qualitative data through focus group discussions with school leaders at the end of the intervention phase. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired-sample t-tests, repeated-measures ANOVA, and thematic analysis. The quantitative results showed significant improvements in burnout, stress, anger, and leadership skills among the school leaders who participated in the intervention program. The qualitative findings revealed four main themes: increased self-awareness and emotional regulation, improved communication and conflict resolution skills, enhanced problem-solving and decision-making skills, and improved work-life balance and well-being. The study suggests that anger and stress management interventions can be effective in improving school leaders' well-being and leadership skills. These findings have practical implications for educational institutions and policymakers to implement anger and stress management interventions to support the well-being of school leaders and improve the quality of education. Future research could explore the long-term effects of such interventions and investigate the most effective approaches to implement them in different educational settings.

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Published
2023-06-06
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Kilag, O.K.T., Yamson, J.B., Bocao, M.T. and Jr., N.A.C. 2023. Anger and Stress Management Techniques for Successful Educational Leadership. International Journal on Integrated Education. 6, 6 (Jun. 2023), 5-18. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i6.4461.
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