Problems Encountered and Motivation Among Maritime Students in Davao City
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Problems Encountered, Motivation, Maritime Students, Descriptive-Correlational, PhilippinesAbstract
This study dealt with the problems encountered and motivation among maritime students. The primary goal of this study was to determine which domain of problems encountered significantly influences the motivation of Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation (BSMT) students utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design with 335 students from all year levels in DMMA College of Southern Philippines during the academic year 2025–2026. A structured questionnaire was used in gathering the data on problems encountered in terms of health, family, self-concerns, and studies, and motivation in terms of family influence, financial goal, and career or professionalism. Mean, Pearson product-moment correlation, and regression analysis were the statistical tools used for data treatment employing correlational technique. Results showed that students had different degrees of issues in the listed areas, and their motivation towards their studies remained high in general. A significant negative relationship was found between the overall problems encountered and students’ motivation. This indicates that as the level of problems increases, students’ motivation tends to decrease. The results indicate that helping students overcome personal, academic, and social difficulties is crucial in maintaining their motivation and aiding their academic achievements in maritime education.
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