Adversity Quotient and Work Commitment among Public Secondary School Teachers in Davao City

Abstract

Aims: To determine the relationship between the teachers’ adversity quotient and work commitment and the effect of teachers’ demographic profile in both variables. Study Design:  Descriptive-correlational Place and Duration of Study: This was conducted in the Division of Davao City more specifically Cluster 1 and Cluster 3 from November 2020 to June 2021 Methodology: This research used stratified random sampling technique to identify 623 respondents. It utilized questionnaires developed by Stoltz (1997) and Celep (2000). Both questionnaires were adapted and modified to fit the need of the research locale and environment where the study was being conducted. Results: The findings showed that most of the respondents were female and most aged were from 20 to 49 years old. The majority of teachers were less than 10 years in the government service with a teacher I position and not attended graduate studies. Furthermore, the teachers’ adversity quotient was below average and teachers’ work commitment was at a high level; teachers’ adversity quotient was positively associated with teachers’ work commitment. Moreover, the results confirmed that females have a significantly higher level of work commitment than males; all other teachers’ demographic profile were not significantly influenced teachers’ adversity quotient and work commitment. Conclusion: The study concludes that teachers tend to recover slowly from adversities; teachers' adversity quotient affects their work commitment, and female teachers are more committed to their work compared with male teachers. The study recommends for teachers to attend personality development activities to improve their adversity quotient; the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) of the school may utilize the data for policy making towards increasing teacher’s adversity quotient and work commitment. Additionally, further studies through qualitative research and similar studies in other clusters or districts both rural and urban areas are also recommended.