International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2025
Volume 14 Issue 3
Available Online: 20 February 2025
Author/s:
Porque, Eufemia B.
Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines (eufemiaporque@sksu.edu.ph)
Abstract:
This study aims to determine the degree of impact of the school newspaper on the students. A descriptive design was used to analyze the views, opinions, and sentiments of 245 respondents through purposive sampling. The survey questionnaire created by the researcher was used to gather data to address the research questions. Frequency percentage described respondents’ learning, reading time, and preferred topics in the school newspaper. The mean and standard deviation measured the newspaper’s impact on students’ academic, sociocultural, spiritual-moral, and political aspects. The study results showed that the school newspaper has a significant impact on the students in all aspects, as evidenced by the consistent description of “to a great extent”. However, the academic component stands out as having the greatest impact on the students among all the areas influenced by the school newspaper. The results show that the school newspaper most significantly enhances students’ academic skills, particularly critical thinking, writing, and awareness of current events. Emphasizing its role as a valuable educational resource that fosters intellectual growth more effectively than other areas.
Keywords: school newspaper, student development, educational levels, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25828
Cite this article:
Porque, E. B. (2025). The impact of school newspapers on student development across diverse educational levels. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(3), 143-150. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25828