Rising Beyond the Self: Awe, Self-Transcendence, and Optimism in College Students, A Quantitative Correlational Analysis in the Philippine Context
PWU Journal of Research Innovation and Transformation February 7, 2026 Leilani Santos, Melissa Necitas Alcazaren, Hafsah Macaraya et al.
This study examined the relationships among awe, self-transcendence, and optimism among Filipino college students within the framework of positive psychology and the Sustainable Development Goals. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were gathered from 134 college students enrolled in various higher education institutions in Metro Manila, selected through convenience sampling....
DOI: 10.62762/jrit.2025.770754 (opens in new tab)
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Optimism
Context archaeology
Psychological resilience
Descriptive statistics
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