Technical Training Engagement and Adversity Quotient on Digital Affect of Public School Teachers

Mark holy A. Maghanoy & Raul C. Orongon, PhD.
Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2026.9102

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to determine the predictors of Digital affect of public-school teachers, considering the technical training engagement and adversity quotient for the school year 2024-2025. The participants in the study were randomly selected public elementary and secondary school teachers from the Valencia City division. The study utilized a descriptive- correlational research design. The statistical techniques employed were descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis.

Descriptive analysis indicated that teachers reveal a mixed but generally positive outlook on their digital competencies. The Importance indicator shows strong agreement on the value of digital skills, indicating very high digital awareness. However, the Productivity and Confidence indicators suggest that while teachers agree on their digital competence, there are areas for improvement, particularly in their productivity levels and digital affect. The correlation analysis revealed that the adversity quotient showed a significant positive correlation with teachers’ digital affect, particularly the endurance quotient, and was also the best predictor.

Keywords: Integration of Technology in training, Future training needs, Control, Endurance, Productivity, Confidence.

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