Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia
Vol. 30, No. 1

A Comparative Assessment of School Psychological Services in a Select Higher Education Institution

Dizon, Alvin Ryan Alcantara (Unknown)



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Publish Date
26 Feb 2026

Abstract

This quantitative descriptive-comparative research assessed the effectiveness and adequacy of SPS in a higher education institution in Southern Tagalog, Philippines. This study aimed to identify the perceived importance of both direct and indirect psychological services and evaluate the extent of administrative support in implementing them. Participants included 75 administrative personnel, 30 mental health staff, and 384 faculty and student respondents selected through stratified proportional sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable instrument (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.966-0.989) and analyzed using analysis of variance and independent sample t-tests. Results revealed that all respondent groups rated direct services as very important (M = 4.17-4.48) and indirect services as moderately important (M = 3.91-4.37). Administrative support was moderately high (M = 3.28-4.25). Strengthening collaboration, policy support, and infrastructure development can enhance service delivery and improve academic and psychological well-being.

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publication:hubsasia

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Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia or Makara Hubs-Asia is a regional journal that seeks to advance understanding of human behavior in the context of Asia through the publication of empirical research articles that may stimulate further research. The word Makara symbolizes the emblem of the ...