Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Innovation in IT
2025/12/22, Volume 13, Issue 5, pp.547-558

Impact of Technology Integration on Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Approach


Bobby D. Buendia, Dr. Noelah Mae D. Borbon, Maria Penny A. Lumbera, Lorena Manimtim, Ian S. Pasahol, Josierene V. Abel and Jay U. Sargento


Abstract: This study examined the relationship between university students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the SDGs and their local community engagement, with a particular focus on the role of technology integration in promoting sustainable education. Utilizing a quantitative, descriptive-correlational design, the research involved 205 students enrolled in Contemporary World classes for the 2024–2025 academic year, drawn from a total population of 430 through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a validated and reliable adapted survey instrument and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings revealed two distinct KAP-based student segments, with Cluster 1 students demonstrating strong awareness of the SDGs and active engagement. In contrast, Cluster 2 showed lower involvement, indicating the need for targeted intervention. SEM analysis confirmed that knowledge significantly predicts both attitude (β = 0.918) and practice (β = 0.634). Among technology integration strategies, interactive and project-based learning have emerged as the most effective in enhancing student engagement, while gamification has shown weaker outcomes, highlighting a gap in its pedagogical utility. This study contributes a validated model illustrating how technology integration supports SDG-related knowledge and behavior. It recommends enhancing KAP-based and technology-enhanced strategies, particularly project-based learning, in the curriculum to strengthen student participation in sustainability initiatives.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices, Technology Integration, Structural Equation Modeling, Higher Education.

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