Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices (KAP) Gap in Waste Segregation Among Senior High School Students of NU East Ortigas

Document Types

Paper Presentation

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)

School Name

NU East Ortigas

Track or Strand

Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Filler, June Ray, O.

Start Date

25-6-2026 10:30 AM

End Date

25-6-2026 12:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

Online - https://zoom.us/j/92594857524 Meeting ID: 925 9485 7524 | Passcode: research

Abstract/Executive Summary

This study focused on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of waste segregation among 150 Grade 12 Senior High School students at NU East Ortigas to identify gaps between understanding and behavior. A descriptive research design was used in this study, with a researcher-made questionnaire used to gather data from respondents. The data was analyzed using the median to assess the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding waste segregation. The results showed that students were Very Knowledgeable about waste segregation (median = 4) and demonstrated positive attitudes toward proper waste segregation. In terms of practice, it was rated as Often Practiced to Always Practiced (median = 3), indicating responsible behavior, with higher consistency observed in basic actions such as separating recyclable materials and disposing of paper properly compared to encouraging others and practicing in different settings. Furthermore, these findings indicate a KAP gap, in which high knowledge and positive attitudes do not always translate into consistent behaviors. The results should be interpreted with caution because the data were self-reported. The findings of this study recommend enhancing school-based waste segregation initiatives and monitoring frameworks to ensure that practices are in line with students' knowledge levels, thereby promoting more consistent adherence to proper waste segregation methods.

Keywords

Waste segregation, Environmental literacy, Knowledge on waste segregation, Attitudes towards waste segregation, Practices on waste segregation

Statement of Originality

yes

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Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices (KAP) Gap in Waste Segregation Among Senior High School Students of NU East Ortigas

This study focused on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of waste segregation among 150 Grade 12 Senior High School students at NU East Ortigas to identify gaps between understanding and behavior. A descriptive research design was used in this study, with a researcher-made questionnaire used to gather data from respondents. The data was analyzed using the median to assess the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding waste segregation. The results showed that students were Very Knowledgeable about waste segregation (median = 4) and demonstrated positive attitudes toward proper waste segregation. In terms of practice, it was rated as Often Practiced to Always Practiced (median = 3), indicating responsible behavior, with higher consistency observed in basic actions such as separating recyclable materials and disposing of paper properly compared to encouraging others and practicing in different settings. Furthermore, these findings indicate a KAP gap, in which high knowledge and positive attitudes do not always translate into consistent behaviors. The results should be interpreted with caution because the data were self-reported. The findings of this study recommend enhancing school-based waste segregation initiatives and monitoring frameworks to ensure that practices are in line with students' knowledge levels, thereby promoting more consistent adherence to proper waste segregation methods.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_SEE/6