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Stress management of farmers in selected barangays of Rosario, La Union
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus, 2014-03) Oribello, Beverly Ann M.; Lopez, Rosario P.; Suyat, Jennylyn A,
The study sought to find out how the farmers experienced and managed their stress. The descriptive research design using stratified random sampling technique was used. Employing a constructive questionnaire, 150 respondents were requested on their profile, stress experienced and stress management techniques. Statistical tools used were frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, average weighted mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings of the study revealed that most of the respondents are within the age bracket of 41-60, married, have no child to 3 children, high school graduate, with a monthly family income of Php3000. 00 and below, more than 13years engaged infarming and mostly were using chemicals. They seldom experienced the physical, psychological, social and economic stresses, however, they often managed these type of problems. There existed a significant relationship between profile and the stress experienced along with profile and stress management techniques of these farmers.