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Academic Frontiers
Community Engagement and Social Skills of College Students: A Correlational Analysis
ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(5), 25-35, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2025.
Recommended Citation:
Manuel, G. B. P., Basilan, P. H. O., Tumitit, R. G. N.-. ao ., Bulibol, R. L., & Labasan, G. P. K. (2025). COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS: A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS. ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(5), 25–35. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17112968
Author(s)
Manuel, G. B. P., Basilan, P. H. O., Tumitit, R. G. N., Bulibol, R. L., & Labasan, G. P. K.
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between community engagement and the social skills of college students at Ifugao State University. Employing a quantitative descriptive–correlational design, the researchers surveyed 292 undergraduate respondents across five colleges using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS v29 through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. Results revealed a statistically significant positive correlation (r = .542, p < .001) between participation in community engagement and social skills development, encompassing communication, empathy, teamwork, and leadership. Students demonstrated high levels of teamwork and empathy, while communication and leadership skills were moderate. Areas of interest such as education, health care, and environmental initiatives drew the highest participation, whereas politics was the least prioritized. Regression analysis further identified areas of interest as the sole significant predictor of students’ community engagement (p < .001). These findings confirm the critical role of experiential and social learning in developing interpersonal competencies, suggesting that community engagement enhances both personal growth and social responsibility. While limited by its focus on a single campus and reliance on self-reported data, the study provides valuable insights for higher education institutions seeking to strengthen community-based programs. It is recommended that universities expand partnerships with local organizations, integrate service learning more robustly, and incorporate structured training to improve communication and leadership skills. Future studies may extend the scope to multiple institutions and utilize longitudinal or qualitative approaches to capture the sustained impact of engagement.
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