This study implemented an evidenced-based intervention program utilizing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework to increase the levels of self-esteem and adaptation to college among Freshman students at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines. It also determined its effectiveness in improving the levels of self-esteem, and adaptation to college, and explored the insights and benefits gained by freshman students during intervention. The researchers employed Mixed Methods research design particularly the Embedded Design. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) were utilized to measure the levels of self-esteem and adaptation of 35 participants before and after the intervention. The intervention program utilizing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework was designed and developed by the researchers. Utilizing the Wilcoxon Signed Ranked Test (p value= .005), there was a significant difference in the participants’ levels of self-esteem, and adaptation to college before and after the implementation of intervention program. Using the qualitative method, the participants gained positive insights and benefits throughout the duration of the intervention. Themes generated revolve around how the Intervention Program helped participants improved their levels of self-esteem, and adaptation to college. The Intervention Program was therefore found to be effective in improving the levels of Self-esteem, and adaptation to college of the participants as shown in the difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention test scores; and qualitative data on the insights and benefits gained by the participants during the course of intervention program.

Authors:
Marichu Diendo, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, Philippines
Ailene Grace Montejo, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Currently, Dr. Marichu P. Diendo is the Director of Research, Extension and Development Office, and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines.

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