Descriptive Correlational Method Research Articles

Technology integration skills, technostress, and self-efficacy of selected public elementary teachers in District III of Batangas city

The learning preference of students nowadays has changed due to technology. According to Hartman et al (2019), students no longer prefer the passive dissemination of information being delivered by a teacher. Yango et al. (2019) posit that studies show the introduction of the computer and the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in interpersonal interactions have altered how people interact with one another. Hence, teachers must be skillful enough to integrate technology into the learning process. Akram et al .(2022) revealed in their study that teachers have favorable opinions of the use of technology in teaching and learning procedures. They believe that incorporating technology into their lessons helps them improve their teaching strategies, make learning engaging and interactive, and keep students motivated. However, Dong et al. (2019) posit that teachers are under pressure to keep up with new technologies and to develop pedagogical usage of technologies due to the rapid development of technologies and the gradually increasing requirements for technology integration into teaching. Technostress is understood to be the adverse psychological reaction to the stress that results from using technology (Llorens as cited in Penado et al, 2021). According to studies, using technology in the classroom not only improves learning but also has a negative impact on both the self-efficacy of teachers and their satisfaction with their jobs (Lee & Lim, 2020). This study determined the respondents’ technology integration skills; level of technostress in terms of techno-overload, techno-invasion, and techno- complexity; level of teachers’ self-efficacy; and the relationship between respondents’ level of technology integration skills and level of technostress; between respondents’ level of technology skills and level of self-efficacy; between the respondents’ level of technostress and level of self-efficacy; and how predictive are the level of technology integration skills and level of technostress taken singly or in combination, level of self-efficacy of teachers in public schools in Batangas City. The researcher utilized descriptive-correlational method of research with the help of survey questionnaire as the main source of data. Out of the total population of 153 teachers from District III in Batangas, 110 were selected as the respondents. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: the teachers’ level of technology integration skills is high; their level of technostress is low; the while their level of self -efficacy is high. Meanwhile, findings revealed that the higher the teachers’ level of technology integration skills, the higher their level of technostress; also the higher the level of teachers’ technology integration skills, the higher their level of self-efficacy, lastly the higher the teachers’ level of techno-invasion, the higher their level of self-efficacy. In addition, it was also found that the independent variables techno- overload and overall technostress are drivers of level of teacher self-efficacy among public elementary school teachers.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENTS’ SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT : BASIS FOR A SOCIAL LEARNING PROGRAM

This study investigates the relationship between parental involvement, students social behavior, and academic achievement of secondary students at Cavite State University - Silang Campus, Laboratory Science High School in the Philippines. The study collects data from secondary students using a descriptive correlation method. Based on the results of the study, cognitive parental involvement was rated relatively higher by the parents and showed a significant pattern relative to its impact on academic achievement. while students social behavior towards their teacher has a high extent level while students social behavior towards their classmate has a moderate level and the academic achievement of the students based on their first quarter grade noted in the average level for some students. The study determined an affirmative relationship between students social behavior towards their teacher during the teaching and learning process. This underlined the necessity of conducting relevant social activities and programs for parents and students towards their classmates to improve their social skills and help them in fostering harmonious relationships related to scholastic content in order to enhance their academic achievement while promoting good camaraderie. In essence, the study emphasizes the implication of personal and behavioral parental involvement, and students social behavior towards their teacher and classmate as related to their academic achievement in improving caliber education in the university. The findings suggest that university administrators should plan out sufficient social learning activities and programs for students, parents, and teachers to help them engage in their teaching and learning process effectively and harmoniously. This can greatly benefit the students, parents, teachers, and the entire institution as well as the community.

Effectiveness of the Marketing Strategy of Krispy Kreme Outlet Stores to Chinese Customers in Metro Manila

This study determines the effectiveness of the marketing strategy of the selected Krispy Kreme Outlet Stores in Metro Manila. It focuses on the customers’ profile, the reason of patronage of Krispy Kreme Outlet Stores, the problems encountered by the customers, and their recommendations. A descriptive correlational method of research was used in this study with information obtained through the survey questionnaire. Results show there is a marked moderate positive correlation between the overall perception of Chinese customers on selected Outlets Stores and Product Strategy, Promotion Strategy, Place Strategy, and Pricing Strategy. Keywords: marketing strategy, Chinese customers, descriptive correlational method, outlets stores

Students’ Perception of Reciprocal Reading Strategies and Their Reading Performance

Appropriate reading strategies improve the reading comprehension of Grade 7 students. The study aimed to attain the following objectives: To know the students perception of their teachers level of practice on Reciprocal Reading Strategies (RRS) in terms of Predicting, Questioning, Clarifying, and Summarizing To identify the students level of Reading Performance and To find if there is a significant relationship between the students perception of their teachers level of practice on RRS and their reading performance. The study employed Stratified Quota Sampling because only two sections of Grade 7 from the three big schools in South District, Cagayan de Oro City Division were recommended as the respondents of this study. Descriptive correlational methods of research was used on which a researcher-made questionnaire was utilized as the main instrument. It was validity and reliability tested. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to determine the students perception of teachers level of practice on Reciprocal Reading Strategies. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was utilized to find the significant relationship between the students perception of their teachers level of practice on Reciprocal Reading Strategies. Results revealed that the English teachers are using the Reciprocal Reading Strategies. However, Clarifying is difficult for the students that needs to be addressed by all teachers to improve the reading comprehension. This can also be a good material for further study for future researchers.

Translanguaging and Reading Comprehension of Filipino ESL Intermediate Learners

This study investigated the connection between translanguaging and reading comprehension of Filipino ESL intermediate learners. The respondents were intermediate pupils enrolled in the selected central schools in Bicol, Philippines. The respondents’ ages range from 8 to 12 years old, and 124 students (27.55%) were males while 326 students (72.44%) were females. The descriptive-correlational method was used in the study. The descriptive method was used to describe the reading performance of the ESL intermediate learners and their translanguaging factors, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to determine the relationship between the two variables. The primary instruments used were validated teacher-made reading comprehension test and translanguage factors survey questionnaire. Data disclosed that the general reading comprehension of the ESL intermediate learners along with vocabulary, drawing inferences, and getting the main idea, are very satisfactory. Meanwhile, the different translanguaging factors, along with personal, teacher, and social, were surveyed and identified in the study. The statistical test revealed that the reading comprehension of the respondents was significantly correlated with the identified translanguaging factors. Thus, it is recommended that teachers should promote group discussions and allow open interactions in the classroom. Teachers should allow the use of both the home language and English; employ translanguaging pedagogy in teaching reading; foster an understanding and acceptance of linguistic differences; promote multilingualism, and allow indigenous languages to be used in education to facilitate meaningful learning.

HUBUNGAN RESILIENSI DENGAN WELL-BEING MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN FK UNUD SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Nursing students are one of the groups of students who are found to be most vulnerable to mental health problems such as stress, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The stress experienced by students has a very bad impact on the well-being of the students themselves. To be able to achieve optimal well-being during their education, nursing students need resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between resilience and well-being in nursing students, faculty of medicine, Udayana University during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used a descriptive correlative method with a cross sectional design. The sample used in this study amounted to 194 respondents who were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Next, the results showed that most of the respondents had a moderate level of resilience (74,7%) and moderate level of well-being (71,6%). Data analysis with the Spearman Rank correlation test showed the results of the p value = 0,000 (<0,05) and r = 0,616. These results meaning that there is a relationship between resilience and well-being with the strong and positive correlation. It means that the higher the level of resilience in this study, the higher the level of well-being. The conclusion of this study is that resilience can affect well-being in the study population.

School Heads’ Competencies And Teachers’ Performance

This research investigated the correlation between school heads competencies and teachers performance. The study used the descriptive correlational method. An adapted questionnaire was used to gather data. The teacher IPCRF rating for the School Year 2021-2022 was used to determine the teachers performance. A total of one hundred(100) elementary teachers from the sixteen (16) schools in the 1st Legislative District of Cagayan de Oro City took part in the study. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r correlation, were used to treat the data. The school heads competencies have an overall description Agree. The teachers performance based on the IPCRF rating indicates that they are is outstanding. Building connections has a significant relationship to teachers performance while leading strategically, managing school operations and resources, focusing on teaching and learning, and developing self and others have no significance. School heads may further improve their communication skills and strategize on how to create more connections and attract stakeholders who will be a great help not only for school improvement but also for learners, teachers, and the community.

Hubungan Motivasi Belajar dengan Hasil Belajar Siswa di SMK Negeri 7 Kota Bandung

Learning outcomes have an important role in the learning process. Learning outcomes are used to determine the extent to which students can understand and understand the material provided. There are so many aspects that affect learning outcomes, including motivation. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between learning motivation and student learning outcomes. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlative descriptive method. This study was conducted with questionnaires and test results on 30 respondents (students) SMKN 7 Bandung City. As for the processing and analysis of data with statistical analysis techniques SPSS V. 25. The results of the study, showed, that: There is a positive and significant and linear relationship with the value of Sig. (2-tailed) between the Learning motivation variable and the learning outcome variable of 0.000 < 0.05 then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted which means there is a significant correlation relationship between the two variables.

The Relationship Between Learning Motivation And Student Readiness To Take Exams

The level of student learning outcomes is influenced by the readiness of students to take the exam. This study aims to examine the relationship between learning motivation and students' readiness to take exams. This research uses descriptive correlational method, data collection uses a questionnaire and is analyzed using the percentage formula and correlation test using SPSS 20.00. the sample is 72 with the sampling method using simple random sampling technique. The results of the study (1) the results of research findings on students' learning motivation are classified as moderate. (2) The research findings regarding students' readiness to take exams are classified as moderate , (3) there is a significant relationship between students' learning motivation and students' readiness to take exams. The implication of this research is that counselors provide guidance and counseling services that can minimize students who lack motivation to learn, so that students can develop their potential. The services that can be provided are information services, group counseling services, individual counseling services and other Counseling Guidance services. Then the school principal is to provide a minimum of 2 (two) hours per week for each class used by the counseling teacher to carry out the above activities.

Factors Affecting Tax Compliance of MSMEs in Dipolog City

This research is made focused on assessing what factors could affect the tax compliance of MSMEs in Dipolog City, one of the major economic drivers are; (1) Tax Inspection Possibility, (2) Tax Rates, (3) Tax Penalties, (4) Tax Policies Complexity, (5) Social Norms and (6) Tax Knowledge. Through random sampling, 96 business owners/managers/bookkeepers of specifically retail MSMEs in Dipolog City were extracted as respondents. A descriptive correlational quantitative method was used in this study, utilizing standardized adapted questionnaires for gathering data which was analyzed and interpreted using frequency, percentage distribution, mean, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman Rho. Findings revealed most of the enterprises belong to a micro level and are still in the business for 2-5 years. Furthermore, among the factors identified, only Tax inspection Possibilities, Tax Penalties, and Tax Knowledge have significant relationships with tax compliance. This means that the possibility of being inspected, delayed payment of obligations, and their knowledge of tax laws increased the respondents’ awareness of tax compliance. If a taxpayer has knowledge about tax laws, payments, and tax rates applied to his/her business, compliance increases. It is also recommended that the taxing authority must conduct a statutory tax seminar to MSMEs as taxpayers.

The Cognitive agility and its relationship to psychological fluency and psychological Tranquility among a sample of Yemeni youth

Positive psychology, as a contemporary trend, is concerned in cognitive agility with effective ability and skill, and the employment of psychological energy and positive emotions. The research aims to identify the level of cognitive agility, psychological fluency, and psychological reassurance among a sample of Yemeni youth, and to reveal the relationship of cognitive agility to both psychological fluency and psychological reassurance among them. In addition, to reveal the differences in the variables between sample members according to gender (male, female) and types of occupations. Descriptive correlation method was adopted. The research tools were applied: measures of cognitive agility, fluency, and psychological reassurance, on a sample of (122) Yemeni youth, who were randomly selected from the residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The most important results concluded that there is a high level of cognitive flexibility and fluency among the Yemeni youth surveyed. And the level of "above average" in their sense of psychological reassurance, and the existence of a relationship of cognitive agility with both psychological fluency and psychological reassurance, which is a significant correlation at the level of (0.01). There are statistically significant differences between males and females in the cognitive agility variable, which is significant in favor of females. There are statistically significant differences between the mean of males and females in the variable of psychological fluency in favor of males, and there are no statistically significant differences in psychological reassurance, likewise, there are no statistically significant differences in the three variables according to occupation.

Development and psychometric evaluation of the Ketogenic Diet Management Scale for Children with Epilepsy-Parent Form

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to develop a measurement tool to achieve ketogenic diet management in parents of children with epilepsy and examine its Turkish psychometric properties. The study was conducted on 317 parents using a descriptive correlational method. Data analysis and evaluation were performed using factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, and item – total score correlation. The scale consists of 20 items and unidimensional factor. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, the total explained variance of the unidimensional factor was 63.809%. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.971. The four-weeks test-retest reliability evaluated with intra-class correlation was 0.87. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated, the model fit index results were recorded as follows: 0.95 as the Goodness-of-Fit Index; comparative fit index, 0.96 and normed fit index, 0.94. The study determined that the Ketogenic Diet Management Scale for Children with Epilepsy-Parent Form is a measurement tool that can be used by health professionals and that is used to evaluate parents’ ketogenic diet knowledge.

Effectiveness of Microenterprise Law to Registered Microenterprises: Quantitative Assessment in The Philippines

Microenterprises as seabeds of a promising business tycoon, like how the world of entrepreneurship should be seen - call a lot of attention and cultivation. In 2002, the Philippine government passed a law granting incentives and benefits to registered microenterprises. However, since then, no thorough evaluation has been done to create a precise quantification and result. The study's purpose is to determine the effectiveness of Barangay Micro-business Enterprise Law on microenterprises and to use it as a global reference concerning the effectiveness of similar government law as practiced by the rest of the world. Descriptive-correlational method of research utilizing quantitative data was used that led to the conclusion that BMBE Law was generally effective to microenterprises with a weighted mean of 4.1769; this means that the law has been effective and useful to the beneficiaries making its two incentives (out of 5) very effective.

The Level of Scientific Thinking Skills and Its Relationship to Achievement and Scientific Curiosity Among Eighth-Grade Basic Male Students in Science

The research aimed at identifying the relationship between scientific thinking skills level، achievement، and scientific curiosity among male students in eighth-grade basic in science. The researchers used the descriptive correlative method. The study population composed 0f (1409) male students at eighth-grade basic in Soran Education Directorate and affiliated to the general Directorate of Education in Erbil. the study sample consisted of (400) male students، randomly selected from (4) schools. for the academic year 2021/2022. To achieve the goals of the research ، the researchers prepared two study tools: scientific thinking skills test، scientific curiosity scale، and after conducting statistical analyzes، the major finding from this research were as follows: The level of scientific thinking skills and scientific curiosity among male students in eighth-grade basic is acceptable. There is a statistically significant correlation between the research variables among male students in eighth-grade basic in science.

Workplace Well-being and Job Performance Among the Work-from-Home Faculty of BatStateU

The work-from-home scenario is a sudden drift in today's work environment. As the fear of the coronavirus grows, many industries have already pressed for this type of setup, even academic institutions. Merging work and personal life closer together and other challenges in working or teaching from home raise many questions about the faculty's well-being and performance. The main focus of this study was to determine the levels of workplace well-being and job performance in the new normal and to rule out a significant relationship between the two variables among the work-from-home faculty of Batangas State University. This study utilized a quantitative approach and used the descriptive correlational method design. Through stratified random sampling, the study's respondents were 140 WFH faculty. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied for the data analyzing method. The findings revealed that positive emotions were significantly related to task performance, contextual performance, and counter-productive work behavior. The engagement had a significant relationship with task performance and counter-productive work behavior but had no significant relationship with contextual performance. Moreover, relationships had a significant relationship with contextual performance and counter-productive work behavior but had no significant relationship with task performance. Meaning had a significant relationship with task performance and counter-productive work behavior but had no significant relationship with contextual performance. Finally, accomplishment had a significant relationship with task performance but had no significant relationship with contextual performance and counter-productive work behavior.

Tracer Study of Graduates in Entrepreneurship through the Lens of Expectancy Theory

This tracer study aims to determine if there is an alignment between the application of learnings in the Entrepreneurship program and the various pieces of training based on the graduates’ present entrepreneurial experience. This paper considers the perspective of Entrepreneurship graduates from 2017-2022. The descriptive correlational method was used. Communication skills are the top competency learned in the program. Specifically, the Spearman partial correlation showed a significant association between the applicability of learning and various training in the program while controlling for the core values and program educational objectives. The study supports the expectancy theory that graduates believed that the learnings and training in the program are essential as entrepreneurs.

Level of Preparedness and Confidence of Graduating Education Students to Licensure Examination

This study aimed to investigate the level of preparedness and confidence of third- and fourth-year education students in taking the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and its relationship to their commitment to taking the exam. The data was gathered through a survey questionnaire and analyzed using the descriptive correlational method. Results showed that the respondents strongly agreed to attend review sessions, go with people who motivate them, and push through despite difficulties. They also had positive attitudes toward learning, note-taking, and self-evaluation. Moreover, a significant relationship between confidence and commitment was found. These findings suggest that educators can enhance student preparedness and commitment to taking the LET by providing review sessions and support from peers and significant others. Additionally, promoting a growth mindset that views failures as opportunities for growth and learning may improve student confidence in taking licensure exams.

The Analysis of Relationship Between Critical Thinking Ability in Early Childhood and Thematic Learning Outcomes

This study aims to determine the relationship between critical thinking skills and student learning outcomes, as well as to find out how much the level of critical thinking skills has to do with the thematic learning outcomes that the researchers concatenated into learning outcomes for Indonesian language, social studies, and civics in fifth grade elementary school students. This study used the descriptive-correlational method. The tools used to collect data are Likert scales and documents. The sample used is a saturated sample, that is, the entire population is 83 fifth-grade elementary school students. The correlation technique used in this research is product moment correlation, with the t-count results being 3,446 for Indonesian language learning outcomes, 2,819 for social studies learning outcomes, and 8,971 for civics learning outcomes. The results of the correlation between critical thinking skills and Indonesian learning outcomes are 0.253, 0.303 for social studies learning outcomes, and 0.258 for civics learning outcomes. So, the descriptive results are that there is a significant positive relationship between critical thinking skills and learning outcomes in social sciences and civics, with the level of relationship being at a moderate level.

Transtheoretical model of behavior change and motivational profiles among University of Baguio students using fitness applications

Introduction: This study aims to determine how the motivational profile affects the behavior change of fitness application users in terms of adopting regular physical activity. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive correlation method design to determine the variations of the motivational regulations of fitness application users. A total of 204 college students were respondents, wherein 57 were male, and 147 were female. Respondents were of legal age, undergraduates, and have used or are using physical fitness applications. Respondents answered the questionnaire online in their free time. Data collected were subjected to tabulation, averaging, and Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: The study found no noticeable difference between genders in terms of the motivational regulations comprising their motivational profile and the distribution of users along the stages of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Intrinsic and identified regulations were found to be high amongst the respondents (Intrinsic = 5.62; Identified = 5.31), while their external regulation was low (External = 2.51). Data suggest that the motivational profile of fitness application users is found to be autonomous. Moreover, there is a highly significant relationship between identified regulation and exercise behavior change along the preparation or action stages (p = 0.001). A significant relationship between intrinsic regulation and the preparation or action stage of exercise behavior change is also established (Fisher’s Exact Test, p = 0.016). Discussion: The motivational profiles of fitness application users are favorable in adopting regular physical activity. Promotion and encouragement of the established autonomous motivational profile can help people seriously consider starting exercise as it increases one’s likelihood of sustaining interest and motivation to achieve and maintain higher stages of exercise behavior.

On-the-Job Training (Practicum) and Academic Performance of the BSBA Students of the College of Business, Systems Plus College Foundation

On-the-job training (OJT) program is one of the most crucial programs in higher education and is an integral part of the educational system in the Philippines, specifically in tertiary. The study determined the relationship between the academic performance and practicum performance of 59 BSBA Marketing Management students at the College of Business, Systems Plus College Foundation, who had taken their practicum in 23 organizations. The research method used in this study was the descriptive-correlation method. Data was based on the Practicum Evaluation Report where student trainees were evaluated on 5 performance key area of assessment. It includes personal characteristics, attitude towards the job, job performance, adherence to company policy, and competence breakdown into 22 items. Findings showed that the student trainees got the highest rating on adherence to company policies rated as very good, followed by job performance, attitude towards, competence, and personal characteristics. The students were rated low in oral and written communication skills as an area for evaluation with a rating of good. Thereby creating an impression that this area should be improved by strengthening the communication skills in all courses by integrating interactive teaching-learning methods like presentations, role plays, debates, cases, written reports, portfolios, and reaction/ term papers to further their communication skills.