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1. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authors: Ralph Arjay C. Dela Cruz, RN LPT MAEd MAN Jhoniel C. Samoling, RPm , CHRA Danilo R. Tubeo Jr., LPT

2. 1.0. INTRODUCTION

3. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. The Safe Spaces Act (Republic Act 11313) or Bawal Bastos Law was enforced and implemented by the Commission on Higher Education to both public and private higher education institutions. Saint Francis of Assisi College, as a private higher education institution, is also committed to upholding the Safe Spaces Act. Understanding the level of student awareness and adherence within the institution is essential to improving the effectiveness of its policies and programs. Most studies focus on public universities, leaving gaps in understanding how private institutions enforce the law and how students perceive and comply with it.

4. INTRODUCTION 2.0. METHODOLOGY

5. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 2.1 Research Design Utilized the descriptive-correlational research design 2.2 Research Locale Saint Francis of Assisi College, a private higher education institution, situated at 45 Admiral Village, Talon Tres, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila. 2.3 Research Participants Using the Slovin formula, a sample size of 228 respondents was taken from the general population of 531 enrolled students to obtain a statistically reliable result considering a 0.05 margin of error. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

6. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 2.4 Research Instrument Adapted questionnaire from Borito and Yango (2022), Awareness, Attitude, and Compliance with RA 11313 – Safe Spaces Act Among College Students in a Higher Education Institution in Laguna, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis. Checked its validity and reliability through Cronbach alpha test with validated and reliability results of 88% that is interpreted as Good. Measurement used was the 4-likert scale format. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

7. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 2.4 Research Instrument Mean and Frequency was utilized to determine the level of awareness and level of adherence of the respondents to the Safe Spaces Act Pearson’s R Correlation for the relationship between the level of awareness and level of adherehnce THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

8. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 2.5 Data Gathering A survey questionnaire was used to gather the study results. A permission from the administrators were secured. Consent were placed and signed by the respondents. The researcher ensured that the identity of the respondents was kept private. After the respondents completed the questionnaires, The data gathered were tallied, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

9. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 2.6 Ethical Consideration Approval from the executive heads of Saint Francis of Assisi College . Informed consent form together with the survey questionnaire Anonymity and confidentiality 2.7 Hypothesis There is no significant relationship between the respondents’ level of awareness and level of adherence. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

10. INTRODUCTION 3.0. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

11. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 3.1. The respondents’ level of awareness to the Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313) in terms of: Physical Spaces, Social Spaces, and Institutions Implementation of R.A. 11313 Table 1. Physical Spaces THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. No. Criteria Mean Interpretation 1 The classroom is secure and free from physical hazards. 3.53 Strongly Agree 2 The policies on maintaining the physical safety within and outside the classroom for all students are implemented. 3.47 Strongly Agree 3 The management and storage of documents are practiced properly with confidentiality by teachers and staff. 3.46 Strongly Agree 4 The teachers and staff participate on tasks in security and monitoring that ensures the safety and security of students during and outside class hours. 3.42 Strongly Agree 5 The students are aware of the different support services that help in ensuring their safety and needs. 3.30 Strongly Agree   Grand Mean 3.43 Strongly Agree Legend: Strongly Agree (4) 3.26-4.00; Agree (3) 2.51-3.25; Disagree (2) 1.76-2.50; Very Disagree (1) 1.00-1.75

12. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 3.1. The respondents’ level of awareness to the Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313) in terms of: Physical Spaces, Social Spaces, and Institutions Implementation of R.A. 11313 Table 2. Social Spaces THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. Legend: Strongly Agree (4) 3.26-4.00; Agree (3) 2.51-3.25; Disagree (2) 1.76-2.50; Very Disagree (1) 1.00-1.75 No. Criteria Mean Interpretation 1 The students are allowed to express their beliefs and identities without judgement. 3.36 Strongly Agree 2 The students can actively seek help and ask for peer support in class. 3.38 Strongly Agree 3 The institution maintains a positive vibe in making the students feel welcomed and respected. 3.49 Strongly Agree 4 The institution implements policies on maintaining psychological safety within the school. (e.g. zero tolerance of harassment/bullying) 3.45 Strongly Agree 5 The teachers and staff encourage students to interact with one another in positive ways. 3.53 Strongly Agree   Grand Mean 3.44 Strongly Agree

13. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 3.1. The respondents’ level of awareness to the Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313) in terms of: Physical Spaces, Social Spaces, and Institutions Implementation of R.A. 11313 Table 3. Institutions implementation of R.A. 11313 THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. Legend: Strongly Agree (4) 3.26-4.00; Agree (3) 2.51-3.25; Disagree (2) 1.76-2.50; Very Disagree (1) 1.00-1.75 No. Criteria Mean Interpretation 1 The institution has integrated the Safe Spaces Act during orientation programs to educate students about their rights and responsibilities under this law. 3.44 Strongly Agree 2 The institution has included information about the Safe Spaces Act in its student manual or handbook, ensuring that all students have access to clear guidelines and policies. 3.34 Strongly Agree 3 The institution actively promotes the Safe Spaces Act through posters, announcements, or online platforms to ensure widespread awareness within the campus community. 3.40 Strongly Agree 4 The academic departments include topics related to the Safe Spaces Act and its importance in relevant subjects or classroom discussions. 3.35 Strongly Agree 5 The Guidance Office provides counseling and support services for students who experience or witness violations of the Safe Spaces Act. 3.51 Strongly Agree   Grand Mean 3.41 Strongly Agree

14. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE Table 4. The respondent’s level of adherence to the Safe Spaces Act (R.A 11313) THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. Legend: Strongly Agree (4) 3.26-4.00; Agree (3) 2.51-3.25; Disagree (2) 1.76-2.50; Very Disagree (1) 1.00-1.75 No. Criteria Mean Interpretation 1 I actively avoid catcalling or making unsolicited comments about someone's appearance. 3.63 Strongly Agree 2 I refrain from making misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, or sexist slurs in any setting. 3.58 Strongly Agree 3 I do not make or share sexual jokes or content that could make others uncomfortable. 3.62 Strongly Agree 4 I ensure that my online behavior does not include cyberbullying, cyberstalking, or gender-based online sexual harassment. 3.69 Strongly Agree 5 I avoid behaviors like wolf-whistling, making unwanted invitations, or engaging in groping or sexual assault. 3.69 Strongly Agree 6 I consciously avoid making offensive body gestures or engaging in actions that could be considered sexually inappropriate. 3.68 Strongly Agree 7 I respect personal boundaries and avoid cursing, taunting, or using intrusive gazing toward others. 3.64 Strongly Agree 8 I report incidents of gender-based harassment or discrimination to the appropriate authorities if I witness or experience them. 3.48 Strongly Agree 9 I actively call out or discourage peers from making derogatory remarks or engaging in inappropriate actions against others. 3.53 Strongly Agree 10 I believe that my school is fostering a safe and inclusive environment and is shared responsibility among all students. 3.55 Strongly Agree   Grand Mean 3.61 Strongly Agree

15. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE Table 5. Is there a significant relationship between the respondent’s level of awareness and level of adherence? THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D. Legend: Strongly Agree (4) 3.26-4.00; Agree (3) 2.51-3.25; Disagree (2) 1.76-2.50; Very Disagree (1) 1.00-1.75   R Value P Value Decision Interpretation Physical spaces 0.5737 0.00001 Significant Reject the Null Hypothesis Social spaces 0.5301 0.00001 Significant Reject the Null Hypothesis Institutions implementation of R.A. 11313 0.4798 0.00001 Significant Reject the Null Hypothesis Level of Significance = 0.05

16. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 4.0 Discussion and Conclusion The overall findings of the research confirm that a very high and moderately strong positive relationship exists between awareness level and compliance level of respondents to the Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313), as indicated by the Pearson correlation coefficients of 0.4798 to 0.5737, all statistically significant at p = 0.00001. The highest correlation (R = 0.5737) was in the physical spaces category, which indicates that respondents who are highly aware of the safety of classroom and campus settings are most likely to adhere to safety measures and institutional policies. This was followed by social spaces (R = 0.5301) and institutional implementation (R = 0.4798), which also reflect significant relationships, though to a slightly lesser extent. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

17. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 4.0 Discussion and Conclusion Quantitative data in the assessment of physical spaces yielded a grand mean of 3.43, interpreted as "Strongly Agree", reinforcing that respondents perceive their institutions as proactive in maintaining physical safety and infrastructure. However, the relatively lower mean in support-related items (e.g., visibility of support services such as support for gender expressions, safety officers, or help desks) suggests areas for improvement ( Reloj , 2021). These findings are complemented and deepened by the qualitative themes generated from the triangulation method through In Vivo coding, which surfaced three main themes: Inclusive Environment, Awareness, and Support System. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

18. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE 5.0 Recommendations Though respondents indicated high overall agreement, the findings indicated lower mean in awareness of these support services that may reflect a gap in communication or visibility. This suggests that institutions need to not only offer these services but also bring them into focus and make them more visible and accessible to the student community. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

19. SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH OFFICE The research verifies a distinct and statistically established correlation between awareness and observance of the Safe Spaces Act. The institutions is encouraged to reinforce inclusive practice, maintain awareness programs, and enhance the visibility and responsiveness of support mechanisms. The Institution must reinforce three key areas; these are: Report mechanism, information dissemination through manuals and orientations, and Gender and Development Office and Coordinator establishment. This will not only continue to ensure the safety of the students but also develop a culture of respect, equality, and responsibility, strong pillars of the Safe Spaces Act. These interventions, based on data and students' lived realities, are critical in creating a safe, inclusive, and caring environment. THE SAFE SPACES ACT (R.A.11313): STUDENTS AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION Authored by: Dela Cruz RA. ,Samoling J.,and Tubeo D.

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