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 >