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Adrian A. Sayon, a 3rd year student at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, is conducting an undergraduate thesis on the effectiveness of peer support systems on the academic performance of social work students. He has requested validation of his research instrument from several experts in the field, emphasizing the importance of their feedback for his study. The document also includes a validation sheet and a survey questionnaire designed to assess the impact of peer support on academic performance.

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Request for Thesis Validation Support

Adrian A. Sayon, a 3rd year student at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, is conducting an undergraduate thesis on the effectiveness of peer support systems on the academic performance of social work students. He has requested validation of his research instrument from several experts in the field, emphasizing the importance of their feedback for his study. The document also includes a validation sheet and a survey questionnaire designed to assess the impact of peer support on academic performance.

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RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES

Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines


Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

REQUEST LETTER FOR VALIDATORS

February 23, 2024

Mike Scott Reyes, RSW,


Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
General Santos City

Dear Ma’am,

Magandang RMMC!

I, Adrian A. Sayon, a 3rd year college student of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial


Colleges, will be conducting an undergraduate thesis entitled "The Effectiveness of Peer
Support System towards Academic Performance of Social Work Students.".

Knowing your expertise in this field, I humbly request for your permission to evaluate
and validate the instrument to be used in gathering the needed data of this study. Your
assessment and suggestions of the instrument will greatly help establish the claims of
my study.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response. Your
validation will be a great help for my research.

Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely yours,

ADRIAN A. SAYON
Researcher

Noted by:

ROLDAN DALANAN, RSW


Research Adviser
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

REQUEST LETTER FOR VALIDATORS

February 23, 2024

Jessiryl Ygona, MSAM,


Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
General Santos City

Dear Ma’am,

Magandang RMMC!

I, Adrian A. Sayon, a 3rd year college student of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial


Colleges, will be conducting an undergraduate thesis entitled "The Effectiveness of Peer
Support System towards Academic Performance of Social Work Students.".

Knowing your expertise in this field, I humbly request for your permission to evaluate
and validate the instrument to be used in gathering the needed data of this study. Your
assessment and suggestions of the instrument will greatly help establish the claims of
my study.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response. Your
validation will be a great help for my research.

Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely yours,

ADRIAN A. SAYON
Researcher

Noted by:

ROLDAN DALANAN, RSW


Research Adviser
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

REQUEST LETTER FOR VALIDATORS

February 23, 2024

Brent Lagare, RSW,


Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
General Santos City

Dear Ma’am,

Magandang RMMC!

I, Adrian A. Sayon, a 3rd year college student of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial


Colleges, will be conducting an undergraduate thesis entitled "The Effectiveness of Peer
Support System towards Academic Performance of Social Work Students.".

Knowing your expertise in this field, I humbly request for your permission to evaluate
and validate the instrument to be used in gathering the needed data of this study. Your
assessment and suggestions of the instrument will greatly help establish the claims of
my study.

I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response. Your
validation will be a great help for my research.

Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely yours,

ADRIAN A. SAYON
Researcher

Noted by:

ROLDAN DALANAN, RSW


Research Adviser
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

VALIDATION SHEET
Please check the appropriate box for your ratings using the following validation scale:
5-Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Poor
5 4 3 2 1
1. Clarity of Directions and Items.
The vocabulary level, language, structure and conceptual level of
participants. The test directions and the items are written in a clear
and understandable manner.
2. Presentation and organization of items.
The items are presented and organized in logical manner.
3. Suitability of items.
The manner of items has appropriately presented the substance of the
research. The questions are designed to determine the conditions,
knowledge, perception and attitudes that are supposed to be
measured.
4. Adequateness of items pre category.
The items represent the coverage of the research and equality. The
number of questions per area is respectively enough for all questions
needed for the research.
5. Attainment of the Purpose.
The instrument as a whole fulfills the objectives of which it was
constructed
6. Objectivity.
Each item question requires only one specific answer or measures
only one behavior and no aspect of the questionnaires suggest bias of
the researcher.
7. Scale and evaluation in rating system.
The scale adapted is appropriate for the items.

Overall Remarks:

Date Validated: _____________

(Signature above Name of Validator)


RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

VALIDATION SHEET
Please check the appropriate box for your ratings using the following validation scale:
5-Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Poor
5 4 3 2 1
8. Clarity of Directions and Items.
The vocabulary level, language, structure and conceptual level of
participants. The test directions and the items are written in a clear
and understandable manner.
9. Presentation and organization of items.
The items are presented and organized in logical manner.
10. Suitability of items.
The manner of items has appropriately presented the substance of the
research. The questions are designed to determine the conditions,
knowledge, perception and attitudes that are supposed to be
measured.
11. Adequateness of items pre category.
The items represent the coverage of the research and equality. The
number of questions per area is respectively enough for all questions
needed for the research.
12. Attainment of the Purpose.
The instrument as a whole fulfills the objectives of which it was
constructed
13. Objectivity.
Each item question requires only one specific answer or measures
only one behavior and no aspect of the questionnaires suggest bias of
the researcher.
14. Scale and evaluation in rating system.
The scale adapted is appropriate for the items.

Overall Remarks:

Date Validated: _____________

(Signature above Name of Validator)


RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ON PEER SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE

General Instruction: This questionnaire is designed to measure whether Peer Support

significantly affects the Academic Performance of 1 st year Social Work Students. Please

read each statement carefully and indicate how much you agree or disagree with it by

checking the corresponding section. There are no right or wrong answers, so please

answer honestly and based on your own experience.

Name (Optional): _____________________________________________________

Part I. Demographic Information

Instruction: Please provide the following information about yourself:

Age : _____ years old

Gender : Male
Female
Others (Please
specify):

How long have your parents been : ✘ Less than 1 year


separated?

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-9 years

10 years or more
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

Part II. The Effectiveness of Peer Support towards Academic Performance

Instruction: This part consists of 15 statements that describe how peer support system

affects your academic performance. Please circle the number that best reflects your

agreement or disagreement with each statement. Use the following scale:

Scale Meaning
5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Neutral
2 - Disagree
1 Strongly Disagree
-
Emotional Support 5 4 3 2 1

1. I feel comfortable talking to my peers about my


academic challenges and anxieties
2. My peers offer me encouragement and motivation
when I feel discouraged about my studies
3. I feel supported and understood by my peers
when I experience emotional difficulties related to
academics.
4. I believe my peers genuinely care about my
academic well-being.
5. Overall, I feel that my peers provide me with
valuable emotional support for my academic
journey.

Academic Support

6. My peers are willing to help me understand difficult


course material.

7. I feel comfortable asking my peers for assistance


with assignments and projects.
8. My peers offer me clear and helpful explanations
when I ask them academic questions.
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@[Link] Website: [Link]
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

9. I have learned new things and improved my


academic understanding through collaboration with
peers
10. Overall, I believe my peers provide me with
valuable academic support to achieve my learning
goals.

Academic Performance

11. My overall academic grade in this semester has


improved since engaging in peer support activities.

12. I feel more confident in my ability to succeed


academically due to the support of my peers.
13. I believe that peer support has contributed to my
increased motivation and engagement in my
studies.

14. I am more likely to seek help from peers instead


of struggling alone with academic difficulties
15. Overall, I believe that peer support has had a
positive impact on my academic performance.

------Thank you for your participation and cooperation-----

Common questions

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The questionnaire effectively captures data through well-structured, clear, and specific statements that cover various dimensions of peer support, such as emotional and academic support. The clear rating scale encourages honest responses and ensures that the data comprehensively reflects the perceived impact on students' academic performance .

Adrian Sayon's findings suggest that educational institutions could improve students' academic performance by fostering a strong peer support system. This could lead to enhanced emotional and academic support, greater student motivation, and improved engagement in academics, potentially resulting in higher overall academic achievements .

Academic performance in the peer support system study is measured through a questionnaire that assesses students' perceptions of how peer interactions have led to improvements in their grades, increased confidence, motivation, and engagement in their studies. Statements in the questionnaire ask students to reflect on their academic progress since participating in peer support activities .

The validation process, involving expert assessment of the research instruments, can significantly improve the study's credibility and reliability by ensuring that the instruments are free from bias, clear, and effectively measure the intended variables. This leads to more accurate, consistent, and generalizable findings .

Peer emotional support influences students' academic outcomes by providing comfort, understanding, motivation, and encouragement during academic challenges. The survey indicates that emotional support from peers can significantly enhance students' overall academic well-being and performance .

The criteria for validating the research instrument include clarity of directions and items, presentation and organization of items, suitability of items, adequateness of items per category, attainment of the purpose, objectivity, and the appropriateness of the scale and evaluation in the rating system .

Demographic factors such as age, gender, and parental separation duration may provide insights into the diverse needs for and responses to peer support among students. Understanding these differences can help tailor the peer support system to effectively address the unique contexts of different student groups .

Potential biases in Adrian's study could include subjective responses based on personal relationships affecting perceptions of peer support. To minimize bias, the instrument includes criteria ensuring that each item requires only one specific answer or measures just one behavior, and that no questions suggest researcher bias .

Adrian Sayon seeks validation of his research instruments from experts like Mike Scott Reyes, Jessiryl Ygona, and Brent Lagare, all associated with Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, to assess and suggest improvements for the instruments. This validation aims to establish the study's claims more reliably .

The survey suggests a positive relationship between peer academic support and learning goal attainment. Students report that their peers help them understand difficult material, offer explanations and assistance, and collaborate to enhance academic understanding, which collectively supports achieving learning goals .

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