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Volume 197, Issue 1 -16 May 2026
Adversity, Protective Process, and Positive Adaptation of Secondary School Track and Field Student-Athletes in Balancing Academic-Athletic Performance
by Mary Joy A. Sabang, Veronica S. Merlas
Low academic and athletic performance is alarming. I explored the challenges, copings, and insights of secondary school track and field student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic performance using qualitative case study. I purposively sel
[...] Read moreTeachers’ Perspectives on Implementing Inclusive Education in a Laboratory School in Tacloban City
This qualitative study investigated the perceptions, challenges, and coping mechanisms of teachers about the implementation of inclusive education in a laboratory school within Tacloban City. Eight teachers were interviewed in researcher-made semi
[...] Read moreDuality: Perceptions of Student Dancers on Taking Both Academic Responsibilities and Dance Organization Involvement as Dual Roles
by Doreen S. Socobos, Veronica S. Merlas
Student-dancer strain is an educational concern. I explored the strain of student-dancer taking academic and dance responsibilities as dual roles. Using qualitative descriptive, interviewing 10 purposively selected participants, and analyzing the
[...] Read moreVALUES-BASED-AND-RELATIONAL-LEADERSHIP-ATHLETE-CENTERED-COACHING-STRATEGIES-FOR-BASKETBALL-TEAM-SUCCESS
by Veronica S. Merlas, Hannah C. Dela Cruz
Low team performance in basketball is alarming. I explored the perception of basketball coaches in their leadership and strategies that influence athlete performance. The qualitative descriptive research design, purposive
[...] Read moreWell-being and Academic Persistence among Allied Health Students: A PERMA Model Approach
This study examined the role of psychological well-being in the academic persistence of allied health students in a highly urbanized city in the Philippines. Anchored on Martin Seligman’s PERMA Model of Well-being and Vincent Tinto’s Model of Stud
[...] Read moreFactors Shaping the Perceptions of Student-Athletes on Sports-Related Injuries
by Ernie Chino D. Cañeda, Veronica S. Merlas
Perceptions on sports-related injuries are poor. With this, I explored the factors that shape the perceptions of student-athletes on sports-related injuries. Using qualitative descriptive, interviewing six purposively sel
[...] Read moreTeaching Science Across Languages: The Indigenous People Students in Focus through the Lens of Culturally Responsive Teaching
by Rogar R. Garcia, Ariel M. Awing
Poor teacher perceptions of diverse students is disconcerting. I explored science teaching with the Indigenous Peoples (IP) students across languages. I employed qualitative descriptive research design, purposive sampling, in-depth interview, and
[...] Read moreMotivation in Physical Education Activity Engagement: Perceptions of Senior High School Students
by Veronica S. Merlas, John Christopher G. Morales
Low engagement in physical education activities is worrying. I explored the motivation to engage in physical education activities as perceived by senior high students. Qualitative descriptive research design, purposive sampling, in-depth interview
[...] Read moreTEACHERS' LIVED EXPERIENCES ON PLAY-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS IN KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN: BASIS FOR AN ACTION PLAN
by Nove Palmares Baleta
This qualitative phenomenological study explored kindergarten teachers’ lived experiences regarding play-based learning activities and their influence on the development of social skills among kindergarten children. Ten kindergarten teachers parti
[...] Read moreEmployability and Curriculum Relevance of Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling Graduates: A Graduate Tracer Study
by Concepcion T. Payao, Reggie T. Labastida, Chery B. Fernandez, Meshel B. Balijon, Evelyn T. Gimarino, Bernadette U. Bigcas
This graduate tracer study examined the employability, employment characteristics, and curriculum relevance of graduates of the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling (MAGC) program from Academic Years 2022–2025. The study utilized a descriptiv
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