Spiritual quotient and happiness of 21st-century secondary school heads
https://doi.org/10.70228/PFREE2024030JHER
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ABSTRACT
School resources and personnel management require a deeper commitment to a strong spiritual foundation and positive work ethics. This study investigated the relationship between Spiritual Quotient (SQ) and happiness of 21st-century secondary school heads in the Congressional District of a Province for the school year 2023-2024. Thirty-eight (38) secondary school heads participated in the survey using the total enumeration sampling technique. A descriptive correlational design utilized the Spiritual Intelligence Self Report Inventory (SISRI-24) questionnaire for the Spiritual Quotient of Dr. David King and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) for Happiness by Dr. Michael Argyle and Peter Hills. Spiritual Quotient was anchored on the spiritual/existential intelligence of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, while Happiness was based on Edward Diener’s Tripartite Model, the theory of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and Dr. Martin Seligman's PERMA Theory of well-being. The Chi-square Test of Independence was utilized at a 0.05 significance level for the inferential statistics, while a simple thematic analysis was used to gather qualitative data. The quantitative result shows that Spiritual Quotient (SQ) correlated significantly with happiness. This finding may be leading to enhanced leadership performance and clarity of purpose. The findings emphasize the importance of Spiritual Quotient in school heads' happiness as leaders and suggest a professional development program to enrich Spiritual Quotient (SQ) and promote happiness in the 21st century.
Keywords: spiritual quotient, happiness, school heads, leadership
Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024 EDITION
Published 2024
Editor's Note
It is with great honor that we present Volume 12, Issue 2 of the Journal of Higher Education Research, a collection of diverse and thought-provoking studies that reflect the depth and scope of contemporary scholarly works. This issue brings together research that not only advances academic discourse but also offers practical insights and solutions to pressing challenges in education, leadership, community inclusion, and applied science. Olano and Leonor assess the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in the Division of Negros Occidental, highlighting both the program’s benefits in comprehension, confidence, and cultural connection, as well as the persistent challenges in resources, training, and assessment methods. Cerbo and Dy shed light on the lived experiences of non-SPED teachers accommodating learners with special needs, highlighting the importance of adaptive strategies, inclusive policies, and institutional support to strengthen mainstreaming practices. In agricultural education, Panganiban and Leonor explore the relationship between school climate and curriculum integration among farm schools in Negros Occidental, demonstrating the value of integrated learning for sustainability and community development. Uyanib and Estrellas investigate the link between Spiritual Quotient and happiness among 21st-century secondary school heads, revealing how spiritual intelligence contributes to leadership performance and well-being. Focusing on gender inclusivity, Gorre and Dumagat evaluate the implementation of Gender-Responsive Basic Education policies in senior high schools, with insights from both administrators and LGBTQ+ learners on progress made and areas for improvement. Largavista and Dumagat analyze the training needs and teaching competencies of MAPEH teachers under the MATATAG curriculum, offering targeted recommendations to address training gaps and enhance educational delivery. Pacheco and Villacorte provide narrative portraits of Negros Occidental’s most outstanding master teachers, capturing their adaptive leadership, instructional competence, and dedication to mentoring. Gaduyon, Francisco, and Ochavo explored career fit experiences among college graduates, emphasizing the importance of aligning academic preparation with professional demands to support successful transitions from school to work. Extending into the life sciences, Seran, de los Santos, Escalante, and Lizada examine the synergistic antibacterial potential of Philippine oregano essential oil with tetracycline against Aeromonas species, contributing to the discourse on alternative strategies to combat antibiotic resistance in aquaculture. We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors for their scholarly contributions, to our peer reviewers for their discerning evaluations, and to the Publication and Engagement Office led by Dr. Lota Largavista for their steadfast support. As you read through this issue, we invite you to engage deeply with the ideas presented, to draw inspiration from the innovations and insights shared, and to carry forward the commitment to research that uplifts communities, advances professional practice, and enriches the collective pursuit of knowledge. Sincerely, JOVAL N. MARTINEZ Editor-in-Chief