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Miasure F. Dayoc*
Filamer Christian University, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines

Abstract

This study examined the socialization, social awareness, and interpersonal skills of Junior High School learners in coastal communities of Roxas City, Capiz. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved 274 Grade 7 to 10 learners enrolled in three coastal public schools under the Schools Division of Roxas City, namely Cogon Integrated School, Dumolog National High School, and Culasi National High School for School Year 2025-2026. A researcher-made questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale was utilized to measure the three variables. Socialization was assessed through interaction with peers, participation in activities, and communication comfort. Social awareness was measured through empathy, awareness of community issues, and respect for diversity. Interpersonal skills were evaluated through communication skills, conflict resolution, cooperation and teamwork, and relationship-building. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r were used for data analysis at the 0.05 level of significance. The study was anchored on Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, and Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Theory, which collectively explain how the unique geographic, economic, and cultural conditions of coastal communities shape the interpersonal development of adolescent learners. Findings revealed the levels of socialization, social awareness, and interpersonal skills among the respondents, and the study tested whether significant relationships existed among these three variables. The results are intended to provide evidence-based insights for teachers, school administrators, parents, community members, and future researchers seeking to strengthen the social and interpersonal development of Junior High School learners in coastal educational settings.

Keywords: Socialization, social awareness, interpersonal skills, coastal communities, junior high school learners.

*Corresponding author / Email: miasuredayoc4@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021192

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Dayoc, M. F. (2026). Socialization, social awareness, and interpersonal skills of junior high learners in coastal communities. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 4917-4940. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021192

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