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The Influence of Spiritual Formation and Institutional Commitment on Rule Adherence Among Tertiary Students

Author(s) Ms. Minda Albiola Hufancia, Dr. Jean Apsay Legaspi
Country Philippines
Abstract This study examines the predictive influence of spiritual formation and institutional commitment on tertiary students’ rule adherence in a selected Catholic institution in Davao City. Using a predictive-correlational research design, findings reveal that students demonstrate very high levels of spiritual formation and rule adherence, while institutional commitment is rated high. Correlation analysis indicates that both spiritual formation (r = .711, p < .05) and institutional commitment (r = .562, p < .05) have significant positive relationships with rule adherence, with spiritual formation showing the stronger association. Multiple regression analysis further confirms that both independent variables significantly predict rule adherence and jointly account for 53.7% of its variance (R² = .537, F = 144, p < .05). Among the predictors, spiritual formation emerges as the strongest predictor, followed by institutional commitment. These findings indicate that students with stronger spiritual values and deeper institutional attachment are more likely to comply with institutional policies, demonstrate academic integrity, respect authority, and participate responsibly in institutional activities. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study highlights how internal moral development and institutional belonging shape compliance behavior. The study suggests that higher education institutions can sustain robust spiritual formation programs and enhance institutional engagement strategies to promote discipline, ethical conduct, and sustained rule adherence among tertiary students.
Keywords spiritual formation, institutional commitment, rule adherence, tertiary students, theory of planned behavior
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 17, Issue 3, July-September 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i3.11369
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