Home⇛The Advanced Social Science in Research Journal⇛vol. 1 no. 5 (2026)

Student Organization: Its Effect On Students’ Learning Engagement And Social Life

Gerald Bustinera | Jherwin P. Hermosa

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study examined the influence of student organizational involvement on students’ learning engagement and social life within selected higher education institutions during the Academic Year 2025–2026. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the research combined quantitative data from 150 respondents with qualitative insights from a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The quantitative findings revealed a high level of organizational involvement and learning engagement, particularly in the cognitive and behavioral dimensions, while affective engagement was relatively lower. Significant positive relationships were found between organizational involvement and both learning engagement and social life, especially in terms of social placement and social control. The qualitative findings supported these results by highlighting themes such as curricular synergy, bureaucratic challenges, professional identity formation, and strategic resilience among student leaders. The integration of both data strands provided a comprehensive understanding of how organizational participation enhances students’ academic and social development. The study concludes that student organizational involvement plays a vital role in shaping students’ engagement, identity, and social experiences in higher education.



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