Challenges and resiliency of teachers as Board of Election Teller (BET) members

This survey–correlational study examined the challenges encountered and resilience levels of 81 teachers in the District of Tangalan who served as Board of Election Teller (BET) members during the 2022 National and Local Elections. Using a researcher-developed challenges scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the study measured the extent of difficulties faced and resilience exhibited, employing descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Pearson r for analysis. Findings revealed that teachers experienced a moderate level of challenges but demonstrated a very high level of resilience. A significant difference was found in resilience across varying levels of challenges, yet no significant relationship emerged between the two variables. Results suggest that teachers’ high resilience may stem from prior election experience, coping mechanisms, and commitment to civic duty, while challenges were mitigated by institutional familiarity and perceived incentives. The study highlights the need for targeted training, adequate support systems, and policies to sustain resilience and reduce election-related stressors. Recommendations include stress management programs, improved compensation, political neutrality safeguards, and enhanced operational procedures to support teacher-election workers and ensure effective electoral processes.