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Ethics Informed Consent Form (ICF)

Informed Consent Form for STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL

COMMITMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS

Name of the Researcher(s): Mary Bea E. Cantomayor, Michelle M. Muyco, Philip M. Daquilos
Ramshie P. Patikaman, Nissan E. Perales

Institution: CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGES

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INTRODUCTION

You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by the above mentioned researchers, at the
Central Mindanao Colleges, because you fit the inclusion criteria for informants of our study.

Your participation is completely voluntary. Please read the information below, and ask questions about
anything you do not understand, before deciding whether to participate. Please take as much time as you
need to read the consent form. You may also decide to discuss participation with your family or friends.
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If you decide to participate, you will be asked to sign this form. You will also be given a copy of this form.
Rest assured that the survey questionnaire does not contain your name or any identifiable information as
informant.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between socio-demographic factors,
specifically family income, and academic resilience among undergraduate criminology students in Central
Mindanao. The study aimed to examine whether age and sex had any impact on academic resilience and
determine if family income was a significant predictor of academic resilience. Additionally, the study sought
to assess the level of academic resilience among the participants and explore the specific factors that
contribute to their resilience. The findings aimed to provide insights for developing interventions that
promote academic resilience, particularly among students from lower-income families, and to suggest
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strategies for fostering a growth mindset and positive attitudes towards challenges and setbacks among
undergraduate criminology students in Central Mindanao. Furthermore, the study highlighted the need for
future research to explore effective approaches for enhancing academic resilience among students from
diverse backgrounds.

STUDY PROCEDURES
The study followed a quantitative research design and involved undergraduate criminology students in
Central Mindanao. The researchers obtained ethical approval and informed consent from the participants
before data collection

POTENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS

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You may feel discomfort during the course of the interview because of few sensitive questions involved in the
topic being studied. The interview online may also bring discomfort. You may opt not to answer questions
which make you feel any psychological or emotional distress or you can withdraw as a participant of the
study if you feel that you cannot discuss the information that is asked of you. In the case of hazardous event
and health conditions, you may cancel or stop the interview as well. The researcher value your
participation and will place your welfare as highest priority during the course of the study.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND/OR TO SOCIETY

The study has the potential to benefit undergraduate criminology students by increasing their awareness of
academic resilience and providing them with a deeper understanding of its importance. Participants can
gain personal growth and development through identifying their own resilience levels and areas for
improvement. The findings can also lead to the development of supportive interventions targeting students
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from lower-income families, addressing their specific challenges and providing resources for academic
success. Additionally, the study's results can inform educational policies and practices, promoting evidence-
based decision-making and reducing achievement gaps.

CONFIDENTIALITY
We will keep your records (audio file & survey answers) for this study confidential as far as permitted by
law. Any identifiable information obtained in connection with this study will remain confidential, except if
necessary to protect your rights or welfare. This certificate means that the researcher can resist the release
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of information about your participation to people who are not connected with the study. When the results of
the research are published or discussed in conferences, no identifiable information will be used.

PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL

Your participation is voluntary. Your refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to
which you are otherwise entitled. You may withdraw your consent at any time and discontinue participation
without penalty. You are not waiving any legal claims, rights or remedies because of your participation in
this research study.

INVESTIGATOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact the researcher at
Central Mindanao Colleges through 09367834456 or through email at mamaloba@gmailcom or if you
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need to see her, she can be located at the Office of the Vice President for Administration, Central Mindanao
Colleges, Kidapawan City.

RIGHTS OF RESEARCH PARTICIPANT

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about your right as a research participant or the research in
general and are unable to contact the research team, or if you want to talk to someone independent of the
research team, please contact the University of the Immaculate Conception Research Publication, and
Innovation Center at 084-227- 82-86 local 111.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANT’S CONSENT

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I have read the information provided above. I have been given a chance to ask questions. My
questions have been answered to my satisfaction, and I agree to participate in this study. I have been
given a copy of this form. I can withdraw my consent at any time and discontinue participation
without penalty.

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Signature above Printed Name of Participant Date Signed

To be accomplished by the Researcher Obtaining Consent:

I have explained the research to the participant and answered all of his/her questions. I believe that
he/she understands the information described in this document and freely consents to participate.
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Mohamed Kabagani Odal

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Name of Person Obtaining Consent Date Signed