Optimizing Health and Happiness - A Study on the Well-Being of SNSEP-OIC Students Through the PACES Framework

This research study aimed to investigate the well-being of students at Saint Nicholas School-English Programme OIC (SNSEPOIC) across Grades 7 to 12 using the PACES (Physical, Affective, Cognitive, Economic, and Social) framework. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 88 respondents, representing 82.24% of the total population, through simple random sampling. Data analysis involved frequency and percentage distribution, mean computation, and the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The findings revealed that students generally report high levels of agreement in their well-being across all PACES dimensions. Significant correlations were found between grade levels and well-being, with physical well-being consistently significant across all grades. Affective well-being showed the strongest connections in Grades 8, 9, and 12, while social well-being displayed varied associations. The study emphasizes the need for tailored support mechanisms to address students' well-being comprehensively, fostering holistic development throughout their academic journey