Beyond the Classroom Walls: A Phenomenological Study on Teachers’ Interrelationships, Work-Life Balance, and Sociological Perspectives

This study described the lived experiences of public secondary school teachers in General Trias, Cavite, highlighting how sociology of religion theories frame their professional interrelationships and work–life balance. Drawing from Durkheim’s collective conscience, teachers’ shared values and solidarity within the school community are vital in sustaining resilience. Weber’s notion of vocational calling illuminated how teaching is perceived as both a profession and a moral duty, shaping teachers