DIMENSIONS OF LANGUAGE PRESTIGE AMONG BAGOBO-TAGABAWA GEN Z OF DAVAO DEL SUR: AN EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Jasley Babe Eulogio-Ogal Faculty Member, MAEd, Department of Arts and Sciences Education, University of Mindanao Bansalan College, Ramon Delos Cientos St. Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 8005, Philippines orcid.org/0000-0002-7542-6781
  • Aristotle P. Carandang Faculty Member, PhD, The Institute of Graduate and Professional Education, Davao del Sur State College, Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur, 8002, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejlll.v10i2.711

Keywords:

Bagobo-Tagabawa, context-specific questionnaire, dimensions, exploratory factor analysis, Gen Z, language prestige, Philippines

Abstract

This study specifically explored the dimensions of language prestige among Bagobo-Tagabawa Gen Z in the Philippines to develop a measurement tool for language prestige. Through purposive sampling, the participants and respondents of this study were the Bagobo-Tagabawa Gen Zs in Davao del Sur. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) yielded three factors: language attitudes and pride, language use and sharing, and literary use of language. The final questionnaire, which was the output of this study, consisted of 4-22 items per factor and yielded high reliability when determining the Cronbach alpha. A descriptive survey also revealed a high level of language prestige among Bagobo-Tagabawa Gen Z. There was a significant difference in language prestige when grouped according to sex, educational attainment, and ethnolinguistic community. Results revealed that the different language prestige discussed in the literature contributed to the multidimensionality of the given instrument. Also, quantitative data results confirm qualitative data results. The context-specific questionnaire as an assessment tool will provide possibilities for future planning, policy, and programs of the tribal communities. Further research can utilize this tool to investigate the relationship between language prestige and other sociolinguistic variables within the Bagobo-Tagabawa community. Longitudinal studies could also track changes in language prestige over time, providing valuable insights into language shift or maintenance.


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Author Biographies

  • Jasley Babe Eulogio-Ogal, Faculty Member, MAEd, Department of Arts and Sciences Education, University of Mindanao Bansalan College, Ramon Delos Cientos St. Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 8005, Philippines orcid.org/0000-0002-7542-6781

    Jasley Babe Eulogio-Ogal, MAEd, is an Associate Professor 1 of University of Mindanao-Bansalan College, Ramon Delos Cientos Street, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. She finished her master’s degree in Education major in Language Teaching at Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), Digos City, Philippines and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics at University of Mindanao-Professional Schools. Her research interests include Social Sciences, Language Education, Educational Assessment, and Applied Linguistics.

  • Aristotle P. Carandang, Faculty Member, PhD, The Institute of Graduate and Professional Education, Davao del Sur State College, Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur, 8002, Philippines

    Aristotle P. Carandang, PhD, is a Social Scientist, author, editor, consultant, and licensed professional teacher. He was a DOST Scholar. He is a regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines. Currently, he is the Dean of College and Director of the Institute for Indigenous Science, Technology, Arts, Research, and Society or I2STARS, of the Philippine Women’s College of Davao; and Consultant of the Research for Development, Innovation, and Publication Office. He teaches part-time at some Graduate Schools. He has been the leader of a number of projects, including Karunungan.

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2026-05-19

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