Academic Profile

Leilani Santos is a faculty member at Centro Escolar University, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. With over a decade of experience in teaching, research and academic writing, she has served in various higher education institutions, including Philippine Women's University, Jose Rizal University and Rizal Technological University. Her scholarly work focuses on psychological assessment, educational psychology, and mental health advocacy, with several publications on empathy, prosocial behavior, and occupational stress.

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ICCK Publications

Total Publications: 1
Open Access | Research Article | 07 February 2026
Rising Beyond the Self: Awe, Self-Transcendence, and Optimism in College Students, A Quantitative Correlational Analysis in the Philippine Context
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Leilani Santos
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Melissa Necitas Alcazaren
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Hafsah Macaraya
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Lloyd Ryan Lagmay
PWU Journal of Research, Innovation, and Transformation | Volume 1, Issue 1: 1-11, 2026 | DOI: 10.62762/JRIT.2025.770754
Abstract
This study examined the relationships among awe, self-transcendence, and optimism among Filipino college students within the framework of positive psychology and the Sustainable Development Goals. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were gathered from 134 college students enrolled in various higher education institutions in Metro Manila, selected through convenience sampling. Standardized instruments—the Awe Experience Scale, Self-Transcendence Scale, and Life Orientation Test—were administered through an online survey using Google Forms. Descriptive statistics were used to determine levels of awe, self-transcendence, and optimism, while Pearson Correlation assessed relations... More >