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ArticleBMC public health2025

Exploring gender influence on adolescent awareness and perspectives regarding social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Salvador Boned-Gómez, Alberto Ferriz-Valero, Ove Østerlie, Salvador Baena-Morales

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Salvador Boned-GómezFaculty of Education, Centre for Higher Education Alberta Gimenez (CESAG), Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain.
Alberto Ferriz-ValeroFaculty of Education, General Didactics and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
Ove ØsterlieFaculty of Social and Educational Science, Department of Teacher Education, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. ove.osterlie@ntnu.no.
Salvador Baena-MoralesGeneral Didactics and Specific Didactics, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain. salvador.baena@ua.es.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates gender differences in sustainability awareness among adolescents, focusing on how these differences may influence education for sustainable development (SD). Based on an analysis of existing literature, which presents varied perspectives on the impact of gender on sustainability awareness, this work seeks to address a significant gap in the current knowledge.

methodsA cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out on adolescents in the province of Alicante (Spain) through the completion of the SCQ-S questionnaire in the period from March 2022 to May 2023.

resultsThe results reveal higher sustainability awareness among female adolescents compared to males, except for in one dimension where no significant differences were detected. Employing a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted in person as the methodology, with 1,192 participants (48.33% male and 51.67% female), the SQS-S questionnaire was used to measure awareness about sustainability.

conclusionsThis study not only contributes to the understanding of how gender equality can be integrated into educational systems, in line with SDGs 4 and 5, to promote SD, but also proposes the establishment of benchmark scores based on percentiles. These scores will enable the assessment of sustainability awareness levels among adolescents, thereby offering educators a tool to accurately identify the specific needs of their students. We argue that educational interventions must be meticulously designed to be inclusive and sensitive to gender differences, thereby enhancing sustainability awareness in all students and contributing to the development of a more equitable and sustainable society. This body of research underscores the importance of adopting a holistic approach to sustainability education, recognising the crucial role of the educational environment in supporting this learning and the adoption of sustainable behaviours.

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AwarenessSustainable DevelopmentAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSex FactorsSpainSurveys and QuestionnairesConsciousnessEducationEnvironmental literacyPublic healthYouth engagement

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