International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 8
Available Online: 12 December 2025
Author/s:
Jarabata, Chona T.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (chontj2015@gmail.com)
Javines Jr., Felino B.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (dwcsjk12@gmail.com)
Galay-Limos, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Abstract:
The quantitative content analysis of master’s theses from 2020 to 2024 aimed to gain insights into the current state of research at Divine Word College of San Jose, encompassing a review of both published and unpublished research papers. Bibliographic coding for each thesis was performed based on the variable entries. Patterns in the descriptive characteristics, thesis length, and predictors of research results were analyzed to identify research gaps. Descriptive-correlational design identified the research norms of the theses produced. Cross-tabulations, frequencies, percentages, and means described the characteristics and lengths of the theses. At the same time, regression analysis assessed the predictive value of these characteristics and lengths for the research results. Findings revealed that mixed method, sequential exploratory and descriptive-correlational designs, thematic analysis, and structural equation modeling were typically used; conclusions were predicted strongly by the conceptual framework and statistical treatment, hypothesis test results by the research method used, and research output by research locale to a moderate extent. Also, the predominant research outputs focused on action/development plans. Research at the local level accounted for a moderate share of the research output. Aside from the action/development plan, future researchers may also consider theory development. Future studies on quantitative content analysis may be initiated and focused on the theses completed by MBA students from 1995 onwards. Moreover, adoption of the IMRaD format in preparation for journal publication of the theses is recommended.
Keywords: content analysis, bibliographic coding, quantitative research method, IMRaD format, graduate theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25516
Cite this article:
Jarabata, C. T., Javines Jr., F. B., & Galay-Limos, J. A. (2025). Quantitative content analysis of graduate theses of Divine Word College of San Jose. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(8), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25516
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