Examining the Relationship of Social Skills and Speaking Skills to Communication Effectiveness among Caregiving Students

This study dealt the relationship between social skills, speaking skills, and communication effectiveness. The study employs a survey-based approach to collect data from a diverse sample of participants, measuring their levels of social skills, speaking skills, and perceived communication effectiveness through validated scales. A quantitative correlational design was also used in this study, which included 103 respondents from the Caregiving students of Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The statistical methods employed in this study were the average weighted mean, Spearman’s rho, and multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the three variables obtained a very high level. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between communication effectiveness, with social skills showing a stronger influence on the ability to engage and connect with others. Further, speaking skills contribute to clearer and more impactful message delivery. It is important to develop both social and speaking competencies to enhance overall communication performance in various contexts. In conclusion, social skills, speaking skills, and communication effectiveness provided a foundation for further studies on communication skills training and its implications for personal and professional success.