Home⇛JPAIR Institutional Research Journal⇛vol. 25 no. 2 (2025)

Awareness and Practice of Gender Equality among the College Students in a Catholic School

Miezy Mae A. Lanaban | Jasmine Leonor C. Olete | Daniel S. Fernando

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study examined the level of awareness and extent of practice of gender equality among college students in a Catholic school during the 2024- 2025 academic year. Additionally, it assessed the relationship between the awareness and practice of gender equality. This study employed a quantitative research design, primarily using the descriptive- correlational approach. The respondents consisted of a stratified random sample of 242 college students. In gathering the data, a validated and reliability-tested 63-item researcher-made questionnaire was utilized. The study employed a 5-point Likert scale in both constructs. In analyzing the data, mean, standard deviation, and Spearman rank-order correlation were used. Notably, this study strictly adhered to the ethical guidelines and principles. Generally, the students demonstrated an awareness of gender equality. Additionally, the students showed a very great extent of practice of gender equality. Moreover, Article history: Received: 30 Mar 2025 Revised: 10 Sept 2025 Accepted: 29 Sept 2025 Published: 30 Oct 2025



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