Pupils’ Sense of Belongingness, Social Connectedness and Araling Panlipunan Roles as Mediated by Social Interaction

Abstract

The study revealed that these four concepts are all crucial to learners as responded by Grade six pupils. Findings showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between the independent variable, mediating variable, and dependent variables. There is a positive and significant correlation between a sense of belongingness and social interaction; social interaction and social connectedness; sense of belongingness and social connectedness; a sense of belongingness and Araling Panlipunan roles; social connectedness and Araling Panlipunan roles; and social interaction and Araling Panlipunan roles. The study also revealed that social interaction mediates the relationship between a sense of belongingness, social connectedness, and Araling Panlipunan roles. These findings suggest that there is a need to develop students’ social interaction to improve their sense of belongingness, and social connectedness, and appreciate the roles of Araling Panlipunan as a subject. Therefore, the school heads and administrators may utilize the study's findings in developing projects and programs that enhance students’ social interactions and increase their sense of belongingness, social connectedness, and understanding of the roles of Araling Panlipunan as a subject. In addition, future researchers may utilize the study's findings to further analyze the effect of social interaction on students and seek other variables that may relate to it.