Integrating a Gender Perspective into Quantitative Research: Development of a Questionnaire on Scientific Myths in Higher Education

Autori:

Miriam COMET-DONOSO

Cod: ISSN: 1583-3410 (print), ISSN: 1584-5397 (electronic)
Dimensiuni: pp. 89-104

How to cite this article:

Comet-Donoso, M. (2025). Integrating a Gender Perspective into Quantitative Research: Development of a Questionnaire on Scientific Myths in Higher Education. Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala, 91, 89-104, DOI: 10.33788/rcis.91.5

Abstract:

This study explores how gender perspective can be integrated into quantitative research through the development and validation of a questionnaire on scientific myths. The instrument was designed to identify scientific beliefs related to gender, race, and class among university students and to reveal how these beliefs may reproduce social inequalities in scientific and educational contexts. Using a participatory and reflexive process, the research combined theoretical review, expert validation, and pilot testing with students from the University of Barcelona. The findings confirmed the instrument’s consistency and its relevance as a tool for analyzing epistemic biases in higher education. Beyond its methodological contribution, the study highlights the value of feminist approaches in promoting inclusive and socially responsible research practices. The questionnaire provides educators and researchers with a practical resource for addressing stereotypes and advancing equality within academic environments.