INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR OF SCHOOL HEADS, WORK VALUES AND MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS: A PATH MODEL ON TEACHERS’ SELF-ESTEEM

John Rey M. Batiancila, Lyndon A. Quines

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This study was conducted to determine the best-fit path model on teachers’ self-esteem in the Department of Education in Region XII as estimated by instructional leadership behavior of school heads, teachers’ mental health and work values. It was conducted from May 2024 to September 2024. The study used a quantitative, non-experimental research design using correlational techniques and path analysis. A total of 400 elementary teachers from Sarangani, General Santos, Koronadal and South Cotabato divisions were determined and surveyed using the stratified sampling procedure. Mean, Pearson r, and path analysis were used as statistical tools. Moreover, adapted, modified and validated survey questionnaires were used as data collection tools. Results show that the level of instructional leadership behavior of school heads is very high. Additionally, the level of work values among elementary teachers is very high. On the other hand, the level of mental health among elementary teachers is high. Consequently, the level of teachers’ self-esteem. Model 3 came out as the best-fit model that predicts teachers’ self-esteem. The model showed that instructional leadership behavior, teachers’ work values and mental health predict teachers’ self-esteem among elementary school teachers in Region XII.

 

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educational management, instructional leadership behavior, work values, mental health, self-esteem, path analysis, teachers, Philippines

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