Influence of Extracurricular Involvement on Stress Levels and Academic Achievement of College Students

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https://doi.org/10.56741/hesmed.v5i02.2521


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Academic Achievement, College Students, Extracurricular, Involvement, MSU TCTO, Stress Levels

Abstract

Higher education institutions are responsible not only for delivering academic instruction but also for fostering students’ holistic development. In the Philippines, this responsibility is reinforced by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through policies supporting student engagement beyond the classroom. This study examined the influence of extracurricular involvement on stress levels and academic achievement among college students at Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO). Specifically, it assessed students’ participation in sports, arts, and academic clubs, measured their stress levels and academic performance, and investigated the relationships among these variables. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed involving 30 college students selected as respondents. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank-order correlation. The findings indicated a high level of extracurricular involvement, with academic clubs recording the highest participation, followed by sports and arts activities. Students participating in sports reported low stress levels, whereas those engaged in arts and academic clubs experienced moderate stress. Overall, the respondents demonstrated good academic performance. Correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between extracurricular involvement and stress levels, nor between extracurricular involvement and academic achievement. These findings suggest that participation in extracurricular activities supports students’ leadership development, social interaction, creativity, and personal growth without compromising academic outcomes. The study concludes that extracurricular engagement remains an essential component of student development and recommends that higher education institutions continue strengthening extracurricular programs while providing comprehensive student support services that promote psychological well-being, balanced participation, academic success, and lifelong personal development.

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Author Biographies

Wasidin I. Mansul, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is an undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Elementary Education program at Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO), Philippines. His academic interests include elementary education, student development, educational psychology, and extracurricular learning. He actively participates in academic and community activities that promote holistic student development and educational improvement. His research focuses on student well-being, academic performance, and educational practices in higher education. (email: wasidinmansul@gmail.com).

Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul , Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is affiliated with Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, Philippines. His Doctoral degree is from the College of Education, Western Mindanao State University, Philippines. His undergraduate and master's degrees are from MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography. He has disciplines in Teacher Education, Educational Technology, and Teaching Methods, focusing on Pre-Service Teachers. (email: alrashiffmastul@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).

Julasmin S. Kassim, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is an Assistant Professor IV at the College of Education, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO). He holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Administration and Supervision. With a decade of teaching experience, he also serves as Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Coordinator for Experiential Learning Courses. His professional expertise includes teacher education, academic administration, student advising, professional education, and management. (email: julasminkassim@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).

Luz A. Jovera-Bation, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography. She holds a Master of Arts in Education, major in Administration and Supervision, and a Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Preschool, graduating Cum Laude. A licensed professional teacher, she has experience in kindergarten and tertiary education. She is also actively involved in literacy, community outreach, and institutional extension programs across Tawi-Tawi in the Philippines. (email: luzbation@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).  

Sajid Giring, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is an educator affiliated with Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO), Philippines. He serves as a high school teacher at MSU Tawi-Tawi, contributing to the institution’s secondary education environment. His professional work centers on teaching, student learning, and academic development. Through his role at MSU-TCTO, he contributes to the educational mission of the university and the development of students within the Tawi-Tawi academic community. (email: sajidgiring@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).  

Oksana Y. Tahil, Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is a faculty member of the College of Education at Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO), Philippines. She is actively involved in the university’s educational and institutional activities and has been recognized as a Most Outstanding Faculty member of the College of Education. Her academic role reflects her commitment to teaching, student development, and service within the MSU-TCTO academic community in Tawi-Tawi. (email: Oksanatahil@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).

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2026-08-19

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Mansul, W. I., Mastul , A.-R. H., Kassim, J. S., Jovera-Bation, L. A., Giring, S., & Tahil, O. Y. (2026). Influence of Extracurricular Involvement on Stress Levels and Academic Achievement of College Students. Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development, 5(02), 123–138. https://doi.org/10.56741/hesmed.v5i02.2521

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