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The Untold Stories of Part-Time Teacher Burnout: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms

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Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2026, 54 (3), 395-404, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.540309, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

Burnout remains a significant challenge for teachers, yet the struggles of part-time staff are often overlooked. Teaching is a demanding profession, and constant stress can harm both physical and mental health, leading to exhaustion, anxiety, and depression. This study examined in depth how part-time teachers experience burnout and how they manage stress. Using a semi-structured interview guide with seven (7) participants, the study found that burnout stems mainly from job instability, lack of recognition, and pressure to handle multiple responsibilities. Teachers shared coping strategies, including time management, mindfulness, social support, and faith-based practices. While these personal methods help reduce stress, they do not address deeper systemic problems. The study highlights the need for schools to provide better working conditions, mental health support, and a more inclusive environment to promote teacher well-being.
Keywords burnout mental health stress management coping mechanisms Teacher well-being part-time teachers

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9 authors, 3 institutions.

This paper St. Cecilia’s College — Philippines St. Cecilia’s College 7 authors University — Philippines University 1 author Mabolo National High School — Philippines Mabolo National High Sc… 1 author Leah Mae Mata — corresponding author LM Leah Mae Mata ✉ Lovely Canubas LC Lovely Canubas Je-ann Dedumo JD Je-ann Dedumo Liezel Kilaton LK Liezel Kilaton Sheilo Maree Mangubat SM Sheilo Maree Mangubat Arlene Paquiring AP Arlene Paquiring Careen Sasan CS Careen Sasan Mark Anthony Polinar MP Mark Anthony Polinar Bertella Rabanes BR Bertella Rabanes

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Bibliographic Information

Leah Mae Mata, Lovely Canubas, Je-ann Dedumo, Liezel Kilaton, Sheilo Maree Mangubat, Arlene Paquiring, Mark Anthony Polinar, Careen Sasan, Bertella Rabanes, (2026). The Untold Stories of Part-Time Teacher Burnout: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 54(3): 395-404
Bibtex Citation
@article{leah_mae_mata2026pemj,
author = {Leah Mae Mata and Lovely Canubas and Je-ann Dedumo and Liezel Kilaton and Sheilo Maree Mangubat and Arlene Paquiring and Mark Anthony Polinar and Careen Sasan and Bertella Rabanes},
title = {The Untold Stories of Part-Time Teacher Burnout: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2026},
volume = {54},
number = {3},
pages = {395-404},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.540309},
url = {https://scimatic.org/index.php/show_manuscript/7505}
}
APA Citation
Mata, L.M., Canubas, L., Dedumo, J., Kilaton, L., Mangubat, S.M., Paquiring, A., Polinar, M.A., Sasan, C., Rabanes, B., (2026). The Untold Stories of Part-Time Teacher Burnout: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 54(3), 395-404. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.540309

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