Eslit, E.R. Post Covid-19: Exploring Religiosity, Educational Engagement, and Campus Life among College Students. International Journal of Education and Teaching 2023, 3, 92–101, doi:10.51483/ijedt.3.2.2023.92-101.
Eslit, E.R. Post Covid-19: Exploring Religiosity, Educational Engagement, and Campus Life among College Students. International Journal of Education and Teaching 2023, 3, 92–101, doi:10.51483/ijedt.3.2.2023.92-101.
Eslit, E.R. Post Covid-19: Exploring Religiosity, Educational Engagement, and Campus Life among College Students. International Journal of Education and Teaching 2023, 3, 92–101, doi:10.51483/ijedt.3.2.2023.92-101.
Eslit, E.R. Post Covid-19: Exploring Religiosity, Educational Engagement, and Campus Life among College Students. International Journal of Education and Teaching 2023, 3, 92–101, doi:10.51483/ijedt.3.2.2023.92-101.
Abstract
Amidst the transformative backdrop of the post-Covid-19 context, the researcher embarks on a qualitative exploratory study to investigate the intricate interplay of religiosity, educational engagement, and campus life among college students at St. Michael's College, Iligan City. Guided by a theoretical framework integrating Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, Fredricks et al.'s engagement theory, and Pascarella & Terenzini's educational impact theory, this study delves into the dynamic fruition of religiosity in response to the pandemic's impact. Employing purposeful and maximum variation sampling, the investigation unravels narratives from interviews, focus group discussions, and observations. Through thematic analysis, themes of "Adaptive Integration," "Religious Resilience," "Community Nexus," "Challenges of Synchronization," and "Identity Negotiation" emerge. In the discourse of these themes, strategies students employ to navigate challenges arising from this confluence are unearthed. Rooted in a deep understanding of the context, this study presents implications for fostering holistic growth within an inclusive educational environment. As the findings and insights are presented, stakeholders are invited to reimagine the role of religiosity, educational engagement, and campus life in shaping the holistic student experience in a world forever changed.
Keywords
campus life; college students; educational engagement; exploring religiosity; post Covid-19
Subject
Social Sciences, Religion
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