Organizational Atmosphere and Occupational Stress among the Philippine Maritime Police in the National Capital Region
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organizational atmosphere, occupational stress, maritime police, Philippine National Police, workplace environment, law Enforcement personnel, organizational climate, job stressors, police well-being, National Capital Region, PhilippinesAbstract
This study examined the relationship between organizational atmosphere and occupational stress among maritime police personnel in the National Capital Region, Philippines. Utilizing a descriptive–correlational and comparative research design, data were collected from 188 personnel of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group using a structured questionnaire. Organizational atmosphere was assessed across work environment, work relations, work processes, senior management, direct supervision, and communication, while occupational stress was measured in terms of rewards and recognition, job responsibilities, workplace politics, and work environment. Findings revealed that organizational atmosphere was rated very good (grand mean = 3.45), with direct supervision (3.49) and communication (3.48) obtaining the highest ratings. Occupational stress was generally less stressful (grand mean = 2.27), with job responsibilities (2.30) as the highest stressor. Statistical analysis indicated significant relationships between organizational atmosphere and occupational stress, particularly between work environment and workplace politics (χ² = 0.510, p = 0.002), work relations and work environment (χ² = 0.426, p = 0.024), and communication with both rewards and recognition (χ² = 0.401, p = 0.021) and workplace politics (χ² = 0.377, p = 0.031). Moreover, personal and professional variables such as age (β = 0.501–0.663, p < 0.05), years in service (β = -0.425 to -0.511, p < 0.01), and rank (β = -0.364 to -0.469, p < 0.05) significantly influenced occupational stress. The study concludes that a supportive organizational atmosphere significantly contributes to reducing occupational stress among maritime police personnel. It recommends the implementation of a comprehensive stress management and organizational development program to enhance personnel well-being and operational effectiveness.
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