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Title: Predicting University Engagement of Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Students via Three Positive Traits: Life Satisfaction, Academic Resilience, and Curiosity
Language: English
Authors: Joseph Lobo, Jem Cloyd Tanucan, Walton Wider, Kirth Teodosio, Johnlenon Aliser, Jiear Sison, Ailyn Elbanbuena
Source: Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science. 2025 18(3):188-196.
Availability: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, Prague 6 - Suchdol 165 00, Czech Republic. e-mail: editor@eriesjournal.com; Web site: https://www.eriesjournal.com/index.php/eries
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Life Satisfaction, Academic Persistence, Resilience (Psychology), Personality Traits, Predictor Variables, Student Characteristics, Physical Education Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Well Being, Student Participation, Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Teacher Education Programs, Student Behavior, Student Attitudes
Geographic Terms: Philippines
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Satisfaction With Life Scale, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale
ISSN: 2336-2375
1803-1617
Abstract: Previous studies have examined life satisfaction, academic resilience, and curiosity as individual predictors of student engagement. Yet, limited evidence addresses how these traits collectively relate to university engagement, particularly among Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) students. This study investigated the predictive roles of life satisfaction (LS), academic resilience (ARS), and curiosity and exploration (CUR) in relation to university engagement (UE) and its three dimensions: vigor (VI), dedication (DE), and absorption (ABS). A sample of 2,730 PETE students from higher education institutions across the Philippines participated, and regression analyses were conducted. Results showed that curiosity consistently demonstrated significant associations with overall university engagement and each dimension. Academic resilience related only to dedication, while life satisfaction revealed no significant links with any domain. These findings suggest that while LS and ARS may support broader wellbeing, curiosity is more directly tied to participation, emotional commitment, and cognitive immersion in university life. For PETE students, whose engagement spans academic and performance demands, cultivating curiosity may be vital. The study highlights the importance of fostering learning environments that encourage exploration and openness, thereby strengthening engagement and better preparing future educators to navigate the complexities of teaching and lifelong professional growth.
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