Effects of Leadership Styles of School Heads to Mental Health Status and Job Performance of Elementary School Teachers in the Division of Lucena City
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18897824Keywords:
leadership styles, mental health, job performance, elementary teachers, descriptive-correlational researchAbstract
This study investigated the effect of leadership styles of school heads to the mental health status and job performance of elementary school teachers in the Division of Lucena City using a descriptive–correlational research design. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select the respondents. Data were collected through validated survey questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and regression analysis. Results revealed that Transactional Leadership was the most prevalent leadership style practiced by school heads, characterized by supervision, accountability, and performance-based management. Teachers demonstrated a high level of mental health status, marked by emotional resilience, effective coping mechanisms, and work–life balance, while their job performance was rated Outstanding, particularly in professionalism, collaboration, and learner support. Statistical findings indicated no significant relationship between school heads’ leadership styles and teachers’ mental health status or job performance with p-value of 0.412 and 0.498 respectively. However, a significant positive correlation (0.336 – r correlation) was established between teachers’ mental health status and job performance, suggesting that teachers with better mental well-being tend to exhibit higher levels of effectiveness and productivity. These results underscore the critical role of mental health in enhancing teacher performance, independent of leadership style. Based on the findings, an intervention program focusing on leadership empowerment, mental wellness, and stress management was proposed to sustain teacher well-being and promote a supportive and high-performing school environment.
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