The Influence of Technical Support and Emotional Endurance on E-Critical Thinking Ability Among Senior High School Students

Mary Christelle Concepcion C. Bienes, MAFIL1, & James L. Paglinawan, Ph.D.2
1Department of Education, Kalilangan National High School, Philippines
2Department of Language Education, Central Mindanao University, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.81032

Abstract

In the contemporary digital learning landscape, the development of E-Critical Thinking ability is paramount for senior high school students. This study investigated the influence of technical support and emotional endurance on this crucial skill, addressing a gap in understanding their relative predictive power. A quantitative, correlational design was employed with 300 senior high school students selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using validated Likert-scale questionnaires measuring Technical Support, Emotional Endurance, and E- Critical Thinking Ability. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. Findings indicated moderately high levels of technical support (M=3.66), emotional endurance (M=3.88), and E-Critical Thinking (M=3.76). Correlation analysis revealed both emotional endurance (r=.690, p<.01) and technical support (r=.369, p<.01) had significant positive relationships with E-Critical Thinking. However, regression analysis established that only emotional endurance (β=.658, p<.001) was a significant unique predictor, accounting for 44.6% of the variance in E-Critical Thinking, while technical support was not a significant predictor in the combined model. The results underscore that emotional endurance is a substantially stronger and more direct contributor to E-Critical Thinking than technical support. This suggests that while robust technical infrastructure is foundational, students’ psychological resilience is the primary driver of their critical thinking competencies in digital environments. Educational strategies should, therefore, prioritize fostering emotional endurance alongside providing reliable technical resources.

Keywords: critical thinking, emotional endurance, technical support, senior high school students, digital learning, regression analysis

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