Life satisfaction and self-efficacy of undergraduate occupational therapy students in a university in Metro Manila: A cross-sectional study
https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.005
- Author:
Kim Gerald Medallon
1
;
Charles Bermejo
1
;
Cesar Joseph Lim
1
;
Miria Olivia Isabel Alvior
1
;
Daniel Miguel Batain
1
;
Chasid Bautista
1
;
Karissa Anne Lee
1
;
Maria Louise Abigail Morales
1
;
Quincy Aaliyah Torre
1
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences University of Santo Tomas, Manila, NCR, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Life satisfaction;
Occupational therapy students;
Filipino
- MeSH:
Self Efficacy
- From:
Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences
2023;7(1):29-42
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted students' lives and daily routines, resulting in increased stress and mental health
issues that impact their perceived life satisfaction and self-efficacy. While life satisfaction and self-efficacy may influence student academic
performance and success, current data on life satisfaction and self-efficacy in Filipino occupational therapy students is limited. Objectives: This
study aims to describe the life satisfaction and self-efficacy level of occupational therapy students at a university in Metro Manila, Philippines, during
the COVID-19 pandemic and explore the relationship between these two variables.
Methods:The study adopted an analytic cross-sectional study
design and records review methodology utilizing the Student Life Survey 2021 database. Data from the survey participants who fit the study's
inclusion criteria were extracted to determine their life satisfaction and self-efficacy based on their responses on the Satisfaction with Life Scale and
Self-Efficacy Formative Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics using measures of central tendency and dispersion were used to analyze data.
Spearman-Rho correlation analysis was performed to examine the correlation between participants’ life satisfaction and self-efficacy.
Results:A total of 205 occupational therapy students completed the survey. Results reveal that the participants were slightly dissatisfied with their lives
(M=18.45; SD=1.52) and that they had satisfactory or adequate self-efficacy (M=64.66; SD=1.37). An analysis of their self-efficacy scores reveals that
participants had a poor belief in their personal ability (M=37.71; SD=1.33) and a satisfactory or adequate belief that their ability can grow with
effort (M=26.92; SD=1.32). Life satisfaction and self-efficacy were found to decrease as the participants’ year level increased. Furthermore,
correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant moderate correlation between participants’ life satisfaction and self-efficacy (⍴=0.40, p<0.05).
Conclusion:The participants have a slightly dissatisfied level of life satisfaction and a satisfactory or adequate level of self-efficacy during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Life satisfaction and self-efficacy were found to have moderate correlation. Online learning adjustments, pandemic
restrictions, and societal expectations are factors that may have influenced these findings, as emphasized in existing studies. This study may inform
the academe in modifying existing learning environments and providing enhancement programs to deliberately target these constructs influencing
overall academic performance.
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