INFLUENCERS of Wellness of College Students in Region XI: A Convergent DESIGN

Abstract

This study employed mixed methods, specifically convergent design. It determined the influence of wellness of college students in Region XI. It also unveiled the corroboration of the quantitative data to the qualitative data on the status of physical wellness and resilience and their influence on the wellness of college students. Using validated adapted survey questionnaires, the quantitative data were collated and analyzed using appropriate tools such as mean, standard deviation, and regression analysis. The results revealed that the status of physical literacy of the college students was high, the resilience was moderate, and the wellness was high. The participants of the qualitative phase shared experiences encompassing the following: achieving physical wellness, building a support system, easing emotional disturbances, hindering academic stimulations, and experiencing challenges. Notably, physical literacy and resilience significantly influenced the wellness of college students. These significant influences corroborate with the experiences of the qualitative participants, emphasizing the alignment to their life's dreams and maintaining wellness and staying productive. Findings substantiated the wellness of the college students and indicated interventions for them to maintain their wellness.