Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 33 no. 9 (2025)

Academics. And Beyond: The Impact of Saint Francis of Assisi College’s Developmental Activities on Students’ Social Engagement from S.Y. 2023-2024

Joemar Diaz | Jea Ann Sabilles | Laarni Joy Ortega | Ana Kristina Rullan | Agusto Maglalang | Olinz Bill Zafe

Discipline: Anthropology

 

Abstract:

This study examined the engagement of students in various developmental activities implemented by the school, focusing on affective, behavioral, and cognitive domains. The study employed quantitative approach using surveys on student engagement, followed by statistical analysis to identify correlations between students' assessments of activities and their levels of engagement. The findings revealed that students showed strong engagement across all domains: affective engagement (mean=3.32) was categorized as Strongly Agree, behavioral engagement (mean=3.06) as Agree, and cognitive engagement (mean=3.30) as Strongly Agree. Statistical analysis found significant relationships between students' assessments of activities and their engagement, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.424 to 0.606, all exceeding the p-value threshold of 0.05. These results indicated that students' participation in developmental activities positively influenced their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development. The study highlighted the significant role of extracurricular activities in fostering students' personal growth, emotional well-being, and academic performance. The positive correlations between engagement and participation emphasized the importance of creating a supportive and challenging school environment.



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