International Journal of
Psychology and Counselling

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Psychol. Couns.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2499
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 222

Full Length Research Paper

Psychological distress as a predictor of quality of life among selected Filipino school personnel

Elgin Clavecillas
  • Elgin Clavecillas
  • STI College, Guidance and Counseling Office, Caloocan City, Philippines.
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Hector Perez
  • Hector Perez
  • University of Santo Tomas, Espana Manila, Philippines.
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  •  Received: 06 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 16 June 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2020

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