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Far Eastern University, 2019
This paper investigated the level of work engagement among 91 academic personnel of a college sch... more This paper investigated the level of work engagement among 91 academic personnel of a college school in Novaliches, Quezon City, using a convenient sampling method from four (4) different academic departments. Data were collected using the modified short form of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES 17; Schaufeli et al., 2002) and questions on the factors that affect the level of work engagement of employees. The reliability of the data in the Philippine context is also high (alpha=.927 overall; alphas=.805, .881, .869 respectively, for component vigor, dedication, and absorption subscales). Results suggest that work engagement among the employees in the subject institution is generally high (overall Mean=4.25, SD=0.54 on the 5-point Likert-type scale; M=4.22, SD=.55 for vigor, M=4.60, SD=.54 for dedication, and M=3.94, SD=.72 for absorption). This is interesting when we look back at the definition of dedication proposed by Schaufeli, et al. (2002) that it is related to the sense of significance, enthusiasm, inspiration, pride and challenge. The data suggest that teachers/employees in the sample of 91 feel the significance of themselves and the work that they are doing, enthusiastic about and inspired by what they are doing, proud of what they are doing and feel the challenge of their profession. Moreover, the results revealed that the level of work engagement of the employees-respondents on vigor, dedication and absorption when grouped according to their profile; employees whose age group from 40-59 years old has the highest work engagement. Male has a little bit higher than female while those with length of service of
more than 20 years is more engaged. Similar with those who are regular-full/part-time (RFT/RPT) academic personnel and the supervisors consisting of deans, coordinators, supervisors were more engaged than faculty/staff. On the other hand, the factors affecting the level of work engagement of employees agreed on team-related factors being the highest, then individual-related factors, work-related factors, supervisor-related factors and last was the job-related factors. The problems encountered by the employees affecting the level of work engagement in the subject institution neither agree nor disagree that job-related factors were highest rank, followed by work-related factors, supervisor-related factors, individual-related factors and team-related factors. When the employees-respondents were grouped according to their profile, the entire age group prevailed the job-related factors as the number one problem so with length of service from less than 20 years and above 20 years, female RFT/RPT faculty/staff, whereas male employees and lecture-full-time employees believed that supervisors were a big factor of a problem. But the supervisors disagree that they had experienced all the enumerated factors.
The employees strongly agree on the proposed four areas for retention intervention program: professional skills, organizational skills, instructional skills and recreational benefit increase the level of work engagement so as to retain employees. It is suggested that to maintain the high work engagement level of employees, the subject institution must find ways on how they can provide better quality service and benefits to their employees. They should not be complacent instead they need to start planning and building a retention intervention program so not to experience shortage of excellent and qualified teachers
needed in each programs whenever there are other opportunities. Especially nowadays,
competition between public and private institutions is high.
Keywords: work engagement, employees’ work engagement, retention intervention program, subject institution
Metro Manila College, 2019
This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty (PsDL) after inc... more This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty (PsDL) after incarceration with particular attention to their job-hunting experiences and social life. Five co-researchers who committed a grave offense; three (3) on RA 9165 known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 and two (2) murder cases. They have already served their sentences and were interviewed using a phenomenological approach. In the experiences of the co-researchers, the themes derived were a stigma attached to being one, the heartbreaking rejection of their loved ones, the employers' prejudice against them. And the shame of being one and regretting what they have done. Insights reflected from their experiences are basically emotional and psychological pains brought about by the stigma attached to being an ex-PsDL such as the difficulty of finding jobs, of facing people including their loved ones.
Keywords: rejection, fear, skills and talent, Persons deprived of liberty.
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Dhean R. De Ocampo, 2020
The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the emotional control exercised by teachers in... more The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the emotional control exercised by teachers in managing students' misbehavior. Through the use of critical case purposive sampling, a single participant was selected-a teacher currently working at a school that offers a wide range of programs covering various levels of education from preschool to graduate studies-whose experiences with emotions in the classroom were deemed to be of utmost importance and relevance to this study. This study employed a phenomenological descriptive design to explore the participant's experiences in controlling his emotions when handling students' misbehavior in the classroom. The social cognitive and cognitive appraisal theories of emotions were used as a framework, as these theories suggest that a person's actions or responses to stimuli are always evaluated for their social impact, particularly in terms of their impact on relationships. The results of the study revealed four main themes, including "expects the class to be quiet and properly behave", burnout, "reacts emotionally when the class does not behave properly", "does positive actions to cope the negative feelings", and fifteen subthemes. These themes are considered to be crucial to creating a positive learning environment and avoiding emotional dysregulation in the face of disruptive student behavior. The analysis also indicated a need to focus on unpleasant emotions, as these can contribute to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and unregulated teacher behavior in the classroom. Reflecting on and managing emotions is crucial to reducing discomfort and improving the relationship between students and teachers in the classroom.
Far Eastern University, 2019
This paper investigated the level of work engagement among 91 academic personnel of a college sch... more This paper investigated the level of work engagement among 91 academic personnel of a college school in Novaliches, Quezon City, using a convenient sampling method from four (4) different academic departments. Data were collected using the modified short form of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES 17; Schaufeli et al., 2002) and questions on the factors that affect the level of work engagement of employees. The reliability of the data in the Philippine context is also high (alpha=.927 overall; alphas=.805, .881, .869 respectively, for component vigor, dedication, and absorption subscales). Results suggest that work engagement among the employees in the subject institution is generally high (overall Mean=4.25, SD=0.54 on the 5-point Likert-type scale; M=4.22, SD=.55 for vigor, M=4.60, SD=.54 for dedication, and M=3.94, SD=.72 for absorption). This is interesting when we look back at the definition of dedication proposed by Schaufeli, et al. (2002) that it is related to the sense of significance, enthusiasm, inspiration, pride and challenge. The data suggest that teachers/employees in the sample of 91 feel the significance of themselves and the work that they are doing, enthusiastic about and inspired by what they are doing, proud of what they are doing and feel the challenge of their profession. Moreover, the results revealed that the level of work engagement of the employees-respondents on vigor, dedication and absorption when grouped according to their profile; employees whose age group from 40-59 years old has the highest work engagement. Male has a little bit higher than female while those with length of service of
more than 20 years is more engaged. Similar with those who are regular-full/part-time (RFT/RPT) academic personnel and the supervisors consisting of deans, coordinators, supervisors were more engaged than faculty/staff. On the other hand, the factors affecting the level of work engagement of employees agreed on team-related factors being the highest, then individual-related factors, work-related factors, supervisor-related factors and last was the job-related factors. The problems encountered by the employees affecting the level of work engagement in the subject institution neither agree nor disagree that job-related factors were highest rank, followed by work-related factors, supervisor-related factors, individual-related factors and team-related factors. When the employees-respondents were grouped according to their profile, the entire age group prevailed the job-related factors as the number one problem so with length of service from less than 20 years and above 20 years, female RFT/RPT faculty/staff, whereas male employees and lecture-full-time employees believed that supervisors were a big factor of a problem. But the supervisors disagree that they had experienced all the enumerated factors.
The employees strongly agree on the proposed four areas for retention intervention program: professional skills, organizational skills, instructional skills and recreational benefit increase the level of work engagement so as to retain employees. It is suggested that to maintain the high work engagement level of employees, the subject institution must find ways on how they can provide better quality service and benefits to their employees. They should not be complacent instead they need to start planning and building a retention intervention program so not to experience shortage of excellent and qualified teachers
needed in each programs whenever there are other opportunities. Especially nowadays,
competition between public and private institutions is high.
Keywords: work engagement, employees’ work engagement, retention intervention program, subject institution
Metro Manila College, 2019
This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty (PsDL) after inc... more This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty (PsDL) after incarceration with particular attention to their job-hunting experiences and social life. Five co-researchers who committed a grave offense; three (3) on RA 9165 known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 and two (2) murder cases. They have already served their sentences and were interviewed using a phenomenological approach. In the experiences of the co-researchers, the themes derived were a stigma attached to being one, the heartbreaking rejection of their loved ones, the employers' prejudice against them. And the shame of being one and regretting what they have done. Insights reflected from their experiences are basically emotional and psychological pains brought about by the stigma attached to being an ex-PsDL such as the difficulty of finding jobs, of facing people including their loved ones.
Keywords: rejection, fear, skills and talent, Persons deprived of liberty.
Dhean R. De Ocampo, 2020
The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the emotional control exercised by teachers in... more The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the emotional control exercised by teachers in managing students' misbehavior. Through the use of critical case purposive sampling, a single participant was selected-a teacher currently working at a school that offers a wide range of programs covering various levels of education from preschool to graduate studies-whose experiences with emotions in the classroom were deemed to be of utmost importance and relevance to this study. This study employed a phenomenological descriptive design to explore the participant's experiences in controlling his emotions when handling students' misbehavior in the classroom. The social cognitive and cognitive appraisal theories of emotions were used as a framework, as these theories suggest that a person's actions or responses to stimuli are always evaluated for their social impact, particularly in terms of their impact on relationships. The results of the study revealed four main themes, including "expects the class to be quiet and properly behave", burnout, "reacts emotionally when the class does not behave properly", "does positive actions to cope the negative feelings", and fifteen subthemes. These themes are considered to be crucial to creating a positive learning environment and avoiding emotional dysregulation in the face of disruptive student behavior. The analysis also indicated a need to focus on unpleasant emotions, as these can contribute to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and unregulated teacher behavior in the classroom. Reflecting on and managing emotions is crucial to reducing discomfort and improving the relationship between students and teachers in the classroom.