The Impact of Self-Affirmation Using the Mantra "God Has Entrusted Me with Myself" on Selected Students of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

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@article{1707450,
      author = {Bernardo Ramos},
      title = {The Impact of Self-Affirmation Using the Mantra "God Has Entrusted Me with Myself" on Selected Students of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {9},
      pages = {403-424},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707450.pdf},
      abstract = {This research paper investigates the impact of the self-affirmation mantra ?God has entrusted me with myself? on selected students at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. The primary goal is to assess the effects of this daily mantra on the students, including the changes they experience, the actions they take, and the insights they gain over a 21-day period. The study employs a qualitative research design to explore how students feel, think, and behave when using the affirmation. To enhance this approach, a case study methodology is utilized, allowing the researchers to gather detailed data from selected PLM students regarding the mantra's effects. Given the large target population, the researchers themselves serve as both data sources and participants, limiting the study to nine participants?the total number of researchers involved. Thematic analysis of the results reveals that the 21-day application of the mantra ?God has entrusted me with myself? positively impacts the students. The mantra fosters self-affirmation, promotes personal growth, strengthens faith, and equips individuals with strategies to overcome challenges. Additionally, the participants' experiences highlight the transformative potential of this simple yet powerful mantra in creating a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling life. This study adds to the growing body of research on the benefits of spiritual self-affirmation practices in enhancing student well-being and academic success within the unique cultural and educational context of the Philippines.},
      keywords = {Academic success, Case study methodology, Cultural context, Faith, ?God has entrusted me with myself,? Personal growth, Philippines, Qualitative research, Resilience, Self-affirmation, Spiritual practices, Student well-being. Thematic analysis, Transformative potential},
      month = {March},
  }