Stakeholders’ Involvement and Mental Fortitude of Basic Education Teachers on Emergency Preparedness During Crisis

Krishna Mae Pasuelo Cubar & James Lacsao Paglinawan
1MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, (Educational Administration)
2Professor, Department of Professional Education, Central Mindanao University, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.81212

Abstract

This study assessed the stakeholders’ involvement and mental fortitude of basic education teachers an emergency preparedness during crisis in Kalilangan East and West Districts, Division of Bukidnon, conducted during the 2024-2025 school year with 335 respondents. The descriptive method was used to describe the prevailing conditions of variables concerning stakeholders’ involvement and teachers’ mental fortitude and their effects on emergency preparedness during crises of basic education teachers. The correlation method was employed to assess the relationship between stakeholders’ involvement and mental fortitude toward the emergency preparedness during crises, while the multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of emergency preparedness during crises of basic education teachers.

Findings reveal a high level of stakeholder involvement especially in implementation, and strong teacher mental fortitude with self-efficacy and emotional regulation rated highest. The result of mental fortitude shows that basic education teachers possess a high level of mental fortitude, with notable strengths in self- efficacy, emotional regulation, resilience, and focus and concentration, which collectively enhance their ability to effectively manage crisis situations and maintain a supportive educational environment during natural disasters. Emergency preparedness was rated highly satisfactory, except for disaster risk reduction which needs improvement.

There is a significant relationship between stakeholders’ involvement, mental fortitude, and emergency preparedness during crisis among basic education teachers. The best predictors of emergency preparedness during crises are emotional regulation, stakeholder evaluation, and planning, while stakeholder involvement in implementation showed a negative effect, indicating operational challenges.

Keywords: Emotional Regulation, Evaluation, Crisis, Implementation and Planning

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