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a comparative study on the effects of translanguaging as a communicative tool among surigaonon first-year college students in northern mindanao

Author(s) Mr. John Riel Lasquite Bendoy, Mr. Jeffy Lord T Miyata, Ms. Marissa N Ballada, Ms. Mykee Rosselle K Mendiola, Ms. Mara Elaine G Escalante
Country Philippines
Abstract This study investigates the phenomenon of translanguaging, the fluid use of Surigaonon, Filipino, and English as a communicative tool among first-year college students enrolled in the Purposive Communication course at a university in Northern Mindanao.
Recognizing the dynamic nature of multilingual practices, the study reframes previously categorized instances of code-switching through the lens of translanguaging to better reflect the integrated and strategic language use observed among participants.
A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing statistical tools such as Pearson Correlation, Measures of Central Tendency (mean), and Standard Deviation to analyze data collected from 72 randomly selected bilingual and multilingual students via an e-questionnaire. The analysis focused on the frequency of translanguaging, its perceived positive and negative effects, and their correlations.
Findings revealed that students perceive translanguaging as more beneficial than harmful, with higher mean scores and lower standard deviations associated with positive effects, indicating consistent agreement. A moderate positive correlation between frequency and perceived benefits suggests that translanguaging enhances interaction, comprehension, and participation in multilingual classrooms, suggesting the need for balanced, intentional use to maximize its benefits. The findings of this study will contribute to the growing body of research on multilingual education, particularly concerning language learning in higher education contexts in the Philippines.
Keywords Academic Performance, Communication Skills, Multilingual Education, Surigaonon Students, Translanguaging, Quantitative Analysis
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.65177
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