Research Details

Product: (1) A 2–4-page policy brief to be submitted to university administrators, Student Affairs and Services, Guidance Offices, Health Services, and relevant agencies such as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), containing evidence-based recommendations for promoting the health, well-being, and academic success of night-shift working students. (2) A Working Student Health and Wellness Guide that serves as a practical resource containing healthy sleep strategies, nutrition recommendations, stress management techniques, work–study balance tips, mental health self-assessment tools, and information on available university and community support services.

Publication: The findings of this study shall be submitted to reputable peer-reviewed national and international journals to contribute to the growing body of literature on occupational health, higher education, and student well-being, particularly within the Philippine context.

Patent: Although the study does not involve the development of a patentable technological innovation, the research outputs, including the Working Student Health and Wellness Guide and other knowledge products, shall be subjected to intellectual property protection through copyright under Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU).

Policy: The findings may serve as empirical bases for developing or strengthening institutional policies on working students, particularly those engaged in night shift employment. Specifically, the study may inform the formulation of flexible academic support mechanisms, health promotion initiatives, student wellness programs, and guidelines that recognize the unique needs and vulnerabilities of working students.

People Services: The results of the study will strengthen the delivery of services provided by university offices such as the Student Affairs and Services Office, Guidance and Counseling Office, University Health Services, Scholarship Office, and academic departments. The findings may also support the development of targeted wellness programs, counseling interventions, health education campaigns, and academic assistance designed for working students with demanding work schedules.