Exploring students' attitude towards laro ng lahi / Lendy D. Magantor, Kriza Pearl L. Rollon, and Babyjoy T. Salvaña

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Laro ng Lahi, or traditional Filipino games, hold a significant place in the cultural identity of the Philippines. These games have been a part of the Filipino culture for centuries and have been passed down from generation to generation. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable decline in the popularity and practice of these traditional games among the Filipino youth. This research aimed to explore students' attitudes towards Laro ng Lahi. Mainly, it investigated the factor structure and attitudes of 300 students towards Laro ng Lahi. It also examined the understanding and perceptions of Laro ng Lahi among 12 participants. This study used a mixed method of research involving in-depth interviews and Principal Component Analysis for dimension reduction. The results showed that attitudes towards Laro ng Lahi are multifaceted, encompassing seven factors: engagement, cultural engagement, digital preference, digital preservation, technology impact, cultural responsibility, and community support. Additionally, the students' perception of students showed that laro ng lahi is still alive and can bring different happiness. Thus, the researchers recommend that administrators and advisers develop an action plan to effectively incorporate the study of traditional games to maintain their significance, help students understand the importance of such games, and recalibrate the result of the study using Confirmatory Factor Analysis