Dizon, Jazmin Joy E. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2547-9398
Angeles, Marie Paz H.
Caingat, Franchete O.
Article History
Received: 4 January 2024
Accepted: 13 July 2025
First Online: 18 August 2025
Declarations
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: This study was reviewed and approved by the Research and Ethics Review Committee (RERC) of Tarlac State University (TSU) to ensure adherence to ethical research standards. All participants were fully informed of the study’s objectives, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. Confidentiality and anonymity were strictly upheld in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. All collected data were securely stored and used exclusively for academic purposes. The study posed minimal risk to participants, and every effort was made to maintain a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive research environment.
: The author confirm that there are no known competing financial or personal interests that could have influenced the work reported in this document.