Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion: Validation and Development of an Instrument for Higher Education
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| Title: | Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion: Validation and Development of an Instrument for Higher Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nilo Jayoma Castulo, Maryfe M. Roxas, Arlyne C. Marasigan, Jayson L. De Vera, Ma. Laarni D. Buenaventura, Starr Clyde L. Sebial, John Michael D. Aquino, Bon Jovi Hajan, Mark Ponce C. San Juan, Karen Abegail C. Lee |
| Source: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 2026 18(2):159-203. |
| Availability: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 3107 B Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23693. e-mail: oic213@lehigh.edu; Web site: https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/jcihe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 45 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Sex Fairness, Gender Issues, Material Development, Foreign Countries, Content Validity, College Students, College Faculty, Administrators |
| Geographic Terms: | Philippines |
| ISSN: | 2151-0393 2151-0407 |
| Abstract: | Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) are critical in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals number 4 (Quality Education), number 5 (Gender Equality), and number 10 (Reduced Inequalities), impacting various aspects of society, organizations, and individual well-being. While GEDSI remains a pressing concern worldwide, this study aims to design an instrument for the GEDSI situationer tool for students, administrative staff, and faculty members. The instrument undergoes a thorough validation and development process utilizing a mixed-method design. First, the item is designed through Focus Group Interviews (FGIs) on GEDSI in a prominent state university in the Philippines. Through exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) using survey responses from 374 students and PLS-SEM for 40 faculty and 51 administrative staff, the study found that the data met all four fit statistics cutoffs, including Cronbach Alpha (α) ≥ 0.9, excellent in most of the factors except for factor 1 of the Student Tool, which has a score of 0.78 (acceptable), item loadings, average variance extracted (AVE), and composite reliability results. The validated GEDSI Situationer Tool is a reliable instrument for assessing and addressing gender-related issues in the institution. This would help make evidence-based decisions and develop solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable environment. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1506723 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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