Social Media Engagement in Relation to Psychosocial Well - Being Among Generation Z

<p>Daily usage of various social media platforms for most people especially for generation Z has become a routine. As generation Z are considered as digital natives, the possible disruption of those social media sites to their psychosocial well-being is uncertain. The study sought to determine the relationship of social media engagement to the psychosocial well-being of generation Z in Cortes, Bohol. A quantitative methodology with a descriptive design was utilized in the research with a total of 364 randomly selected respondents. Four hypotheses were treated using the Chi- square, Spearman rho, Friedman Test, and Kruskal Wallis Test. The study result showed that Generation Z of Cortes, Bohol were moderately engaged to social media. Out of four dimensions, entertainment got the highest rating while socialization got the lowest. While generation Z obtained a very high psychosocial well-being. Subjective well-being topped among the dimensions while psychological well-being was the least rated. There is a significant degree of correlation between the social media engagement and psychosocial well-beingof the generation Z. It implies that social media engagement and psychosocial well-being are significantly correlated. It means that when the generation Z increasingly engaged themselves to social media for academics, socialization, entertainment and informativeness, the likely they would have a very high psychosocial well-being.</p&gt

Research Competencies Among College Faculty: Basis for Enhancement Program

<p>This study examined the competency levels of a group of 40 faculty in the College of Teacher Education at Bohol Island State University-Main Campus in Tagbilaran City, Bohol in various aspects of educational research. The participants were assessed through a survey, and their responses were used to calculate composite mean scores for different domains. This study utilized the quantitative research approach, particularly descriptive survey design focusing on describing the level of research capability among the respondents to be organized, tabulated, and described in the data collection. The findings indicated an overall competent level of knowledge and skills among the participants. They showed competence in areas such as understanding the nature and language of educational research, synthesizing related literature, and conducting interviews/surveys ethically. However, there were areas that could benefit from improvement, such as choosing appropriate research designs, using data analysis software, and turning papers publishable. Recommendations for further development included engaging in professional development activities, collaborating with experienced researchers, and improving writing and presentation skills. By implementing these recommendations, participants can enhance their competency and contribute more effectively to the field of educational research.</p&gt