Motivation, Stress and Difficulties of Barangay Officials in a Local Government Unit
Keywords:
Barangay Officials, Local Government Unit, Motivation, Stress LevelAbstract
This study aimed to determine the level of motivation, stress, and difficulty of Barangay Officials in a highly urbanized city in Central Philippines for the Calendar Year 2022-2023. The study variables included age, highest educational attainment, and length of service. The study made use of 216 barangay officials who were randomly selected from a total population of 488. The level of motivation was measured based on Authority and Influence, Compensation and Connections, and Commitment and Performance. The stress level was measured in the following areas, Duties and Responsibilities, Family-related Issues, and Work Relationships. The level of difficulties was measured in terms of their Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Functions. The findings showed that the level of motivation of barangay officials is high. The level of stress and the level of difficulty were low levels. There were no significant differences in the level of motivation, as well as in the level of stress, of barangay officials when grouped and compared according to the abovementioned variables. There was a significant difference in the level of difficulties of barangay officials when grouped and compared according to age in the areas of Executive and Judicial Functions.
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