The Mediating Role of Emotion and Motivation Self-Regulation on the Relationship Between Professional Identity and Attitude Towards the Criminal Legal System: Context on the PNP Non-Commissioned Officers
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Criminal justice, Police officer, Emotion and motivation self-regulation, Professional identity and criminal legal systemAbstract
This study investigates the mediating role of Emotion and Motivation Self-Regulation in the relationship between Professional Identity and attitudes toward the Criminal Legal System among Non Commissioned Officers of the Philippine National Police. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, a modified survey was administered to 272 randomly selected Non-Commissioned Officers in Agusan del Sur. Results indicate a very high level of perception regarding the Criminal Legal System and a high level of Professional Identity among respondents. The analysis reveals a significant partial mediation effect of Emotion and Motivation Self-Regulation on the relationship between Professional Identity and the Criminal Legal System, suggesting that while professional identity directly influences attitudes toward the legal system, it also indirectly affects these attitudes through emotional and motivational self-regulation. The findings underscore the importance of integrating programs that enhance professional identity and develop self-regulation skills within the Philippine National Police, ultimately contributing to improved public trust and ethical conduct in law enforcement.
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