INTERPERSONAL SUPPORT AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AMONG GRADE 6 LEARNERS OF MAGUGPO PILOT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Positive interpersonal connections boost student’s enthusiasm for which results in long-term learning success and confidence. This study aimed to determine the connection between the interpersonal support and student engagement across grade 6 elementary learners. The study used a quantitative non-experimental research design using correlational technique. Using the 21^st century G*Power analysis sample size calculator, there were 257 grade 6 students respondents who were randomly selected. Adopted and modified Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) questionnaire for independent variable and Student Engagement in School Questionnaire for dependent variable were used to gather data with mean and Pearson’s r correlation as statistical tools. Findings revealed that the level of interpersonal support of grade 6 students has a mean score of 3.68 with standard deviation of 0. 47 which is described as high. The level of students engagement of the grade 6 students has a mean score of 3.85 with standard deviation of 0.63 which is also described as high. Result also showed that there is a significant relationship between interpersonal support and student engagement among grade 6 students. This implies that there is sufficient evidence obtained from the sample that a significant relationship exists.