Empowering Future Caregivers: A Study on Caregiving Simulation Shapes Students' Confidence and Communication Skills
by Allea A. Quinio, Jan Von Jovy M. Canua, Jasmin T. Dellosa, Jhondel S. Altomia, John Mark P. Tudom, Jovelyn O. Antolin, Keithlyza Jean B. Nobleza, Marebil Q. Almerol, Marievic A. Porras, Noli P. Julosan.
Published: March 24, 2026 • DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100300023
Abstract
A quantitative correlational research design was used in the study. For the study, a total of 183 high school students from the Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School in the Mawab District Secondary Schools were selected as the respondents of the study. The weighted mean, Spearman's rho product-moment correlation and multiple regression analysis was used for data treatment. The results showed that the students performed at a high level of caregiving simulation activities; content was rated highest and was followed by quality and organization of the caregiving simulation. Students also reported high levels of self-confidence, problem-solving, active learning, and communication skills. These results show that caregiving simulation can positively influence students' self-confidence and communication skills. Competence, discouragement, and body language were considerably rated. The results establish an important positive relationship between caregiving simulation and student confidence and body language skills, suggesting that if appropriately designed, simulations are effective for teaching caregiving.