Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 48 no. 7 (2025)

Looking into the Emotional Readiness of the Public Elementary Learners in the New Normal: A Qualitative Inquiry

Marilyn Bagasbas

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This qualitative inquiry explores participants' emotional readiness in the new normal. Ten public elementary school learners in the Tagum City Division were selected as research participants using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Overall, 13 themes were gathered. The result revealed the following (4) themes in the descriptions: 1) feeling of anxiety and sadness, 2) feeling of happiness, 3) being ready in the new normal, and 4) having adjusted to the situation. On the experiences: three (3) themes emerged, namely: 1) seeing the Difference of the new normal, 2) having stayed at home, and 3) having observed the health protocols. On the coping mechanisms: three (3) themes emerged, namely: 1) support from family, 2) acceptance and prayers, and 3) assistance from others. On their insights, three (3) themes emerged, namely: 1) be optimistic in overcoming problems, 2) strengthen precautionary measures, and 3) accept the new normal. The general implication of the results is the need to further improve the emotional readiness of public elementary learners in the new normal. Ultim



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