Enduring Occupational Stress: Experiences of First Level Women Court Judges in Central Philippines

The performance of a judge in the disposition cases may be affected because occupational stress. It both psychological and physical This phenomenological study explored work stress, stressors, coping mechanisms judges Central Philippines. Participants were identified using purposive sampling technique. Ten (10) female first-level courts answered an unstructured interview. Six themes emerged from this study: deadlines deciding cases, struggling with compliance reglementary period, balancing family life challenges, dealing courtroom challenges during pandemic, handling lawyers courtroom, various roles, engaging positive stress management activities. Hence, multifaceted roles their challenge them to dispense justice fairly. prevalence burnout experienced by must addressed.