Explanatory Sequential Study on Co and Extracurricular Activities, Cognitive Growth, and Academic Development Among Junior High School Students of Liceo Schools

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{"abstract":"This study examined the lived experiences, levels, and relationships of Junior High School (JHS) students in terms of their involvement in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, cognitive growth, and academic development. Utilizing a mixed-method design, specifically an explanatory sequential approach, the research was conducted in selected Liceo Schools in Laguna among students aged 12–16 years old. A purposive–stratified sampling technique was employed, involving 364 respondents for the quantitative phase and selected participants for the qualitative phase. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, descriptive statistics, and the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. The study generated ten (10) superordinate themes. For co- and extracurricular activities, these included: Academic Empowerment Through Engagement; Targeted Academic Competence; Cognitive Transfer and Practical Integration; Relational Competence Development; and Modeling, Empathy, and Collaborative Mentoring. For cognitive growth and academic development, the themes were: Self-Regulated Academic Mastery; Adaptive Cognitive Integration; Risk of Cognitive Stagnation and Diminished Academic Engagement; Resilient Strategic Thinking; and Intentional Academic Prioritization. Findings revealed that students demonstrated an “Involved” level of participation, a “Good” level of cognitive growth, and a “Very Good” level of academic development. Significant relationships were found between involvement and cognitive growth (r = .677, p < .05) and academic development (r = .489, p < .05), as well as between activity engagement factors and both cognitive (r = .639, p < .05) and academic outcomes (r = .455, p < .05). These results indicate that participation in structured school activities enhances students’ cognitive processes and academic performance. The study proposed the Liceo Engagement and Academic Productivity (LEAP) for Excellence program to support balanced participation and cognitive skill development.","abstract_source":"original","authors":["Aldwin Aldueza"],"date":"2026-11-09","doi":"10.70838/PEMJ.650308","id":11223,"issue":3,"journal":{"issn":"2822-4353","name":"Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal"},"pdf_sha256":"753f7c23a39597b5eb19b1273397ed31147b175b29a4756b2bb8436f2544234f","schema":"scimatic-article/1","title":"Explanatory Sequential Study on Co and Extracurricular Activities, Cognitive Growth, and Academic Development Among Junior High School Students of Liceo Schools","volume":65}

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