Peer-reviewed article
The Impact of the Integration of Child Protection Policies on Student Well-Being
Kirk Wayne Ponce de Leon, Noriza Esteban ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study examined how child protection policies integrated into public schools in Valencia City, Philippines affect student well-being. Researchers surveyed schools on policy awareness, implementation, training, and stakeholder collaboration. While overall policy integration showed no significant link to well-being, students who were aware of child protection policies reported feeling safer. Teacher training alone did not improve outcomes, suggesting that awareness and community engagement matter more than training alone.
Key points
- Awareness of child protection policies positively correlated with student well-being and sense of safety
- Overall policy integration had no statistically significant relationship with student well-being
- Teacher training had no significant effect on student well-being outcomes
- Other factors beyond policy implementation substantially shape student well-being
- Study recommends prioritizing student awareness initiatives and enhancing stakeholder collaboration
Limitations
The study is limited to schools in Valencia City and does not identify what other factors beyond policy implementation influence student well-being. The correlational design cannot establish causation, only associations between variables.
Abstract
The study assessed the integration of child protection policies in public schools in Valencia City for 2024-2025, focusing on awareness, implementation effectiveness, responsiveness, training support, collaboration among stakeholders, and its impact on student well-being across several dimensions. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study gathered data from selected schools in the Valencia City Division. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the extent of policy integration and student well-being, while correlation and regression analyses were conducted to examine relationships between variables. The correlation analysis indicated no statistically significant relationship between overall policy integration and student well-being. However, awareness of child protection policies positively correlated with well-being, indicating informed students feel safer. Teacher training had no significant effect, emphasizing the need for active student engagement and stronger community collaboration to achieve better outcomes. These findings suggest that while child protection policies contribute to a structured and safe learning environment, other factors substantially shape student well-being. The study recommends prioritizing student awareness initiatives, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and exploring holistic approaches to improving student welfare. Future research may consider additional factors influencing student well-being beyond policy implementation.