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Title
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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AMONG FILIPINO SEAFARERS: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY
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Author(s)
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Cabilan, Jher Lee Hanz M.
Gabriel, Ryland C.
Velez, Janbert Andrew B.
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Affiliation
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Misamis University
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Degree Program
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Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
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Contributor
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2/M Deocares, Lovelee T. - Adviser
Atty. Awa, Anthony L. - Panel Member
Dr. Relacion, April Farell M. - Panel Member
Capt. Abucay, Allan M. - Chairman
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Year
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2025
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Abstract
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Despite growing research on seafarers’ mental health, limited evidence has examined the relationship between multidimensional work environment factors and specific mental health challenges among Filipino seafarers. This study examined work environment factors, mental health challenges, and the relationship between these variables among Filipino seafarers. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed among 51 Filipino seafarers using a structured questionnaire. Work environment factors and mental health dimensions, including stress, anxiety, depression and emotional distress, fatigue, and isolation and social factors, were assessed using descriptive statistics. Data normality was evaluated using the Shapiro–Wilk test, while Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used to determine the relationship between the principal variables. The findings showed that work environment factors were experienced at a moderate extent, while work-related stress was experienced at a high extent. Anxiety, depression and emotional distress, and fatigue were reported at moderate extents, whereas isolation and social factors were generally experienced at a low extent. A moderate positive and statistically significant relationship was found between work environment factors and mental health challenges (ρ = 0.441, p = 0.001). The findings emphasize the need for organizational approaches to seafarer mental health that integrate supportive leadership, fatigue management, psychosocial support, effective communication, and improved working conditions. Strengthening these measures may contribute to seafarers’ well-being and promote safer maritime operations.
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Keywords
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Keywords: Anxiety, Fatigue, Psychosocial, Stress, Wellbeing
