A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE WELL-BEING OF NDCFC STUDENTS

Author Name: 1. Fr. Ronnie L. Torres, 2. Sr. Mary Ann Rhudy

Volume/Issue: 04/07

Country: United States

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2023-86162282/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. OMI, Ph.D., D.Litt.(h.c.), FRIEdr
2. OND

ABSTRACT

This study explores the well-being of 17 students enrolled at the Notre Dame Center for Catechesis (NDCFC) during the academic year 2023–24. Utilizing a descriptive-quantitative research design, the researchers adapted the survey questionnaires and PACES model from the study conducted by Torres et al. (2023). The questionnaire consisted of five distinct domains that encompassed many aspects of well-being, specifically: physical, emotional, cognitive, economic, and social. The researchers employed the inter-rater approach in order to maintain the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. The data were gathered via Google Forms and assessed utilizing a 5-point Likert scale and were subsequently treated using mean. The study revealed that respondents “often” exhibited a favorable state of well-being across the affective, cognitive, and social domains. On the contrary, respondents must emphasize the enhancement of their physical well-being, as they may not always be in ideal physical condition. Furthermore, respondents' economic well-being has continually suffered from severe poverty and financial problems, depriving them of a state of sound economic prosperity, and requiring intervention. The study's findings have led to the following recommendations: a. incorporate physical education into the curriculum; b. conduct a thorough evaluation and redistribution of the curriculum for students to be afforded sufficient opportunities for rest and recreation, task completion, and knowledge and skill enhancement; c. educate and provide students with nourishing dietary options; d. improve the support system among students in both face-to-face and online platform; and e. offer comprehensive support regarding financial literacy and academic assistance that will benefit both students and their families.

Key words: NDCFC, PACES, Well-Being