Abstract

This study attempted to determine the gender-fair language and the psychological well-being of English pre-service teachers at the University of Cabuyao. Specifically, it investigated the level of the attitude toward gender-fair language and the level of psychological well-being in terms of self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth. The study probed the difference between the level of gender-fair language when grouped according to their profile factors, as well as the difference between the level of psychological well-being when grouped according to their profile factors. Additionally, it probed the relationship between the gender-fair language and the psychological well-being of English pre-service teachers at the University of Cabuyao. Descriptive-correlational research design was employed in this investigation. The total population of the study was 303 English Pre-Service Teachers in Pamantasan ng Cabuyao. The sample size was 170 English Pre-Service Teachers in Pamantasan ng Cabuyao using the Raosoft calculator with a 95% confidence level and 5% margin of error. Relative frequency was the sampling technique used in the study. The study was conducted during the Academic Year 2023-2024. It was concluded that the majority of the University of Cabuyao's English pre-service teachers were young adults (18–23), classified as binary genders, and were in their first year of teaching. The respondents have a high level or positive attitude toward Gender-fair language and a high level of psychological well-being. The study found no significant difference in attitudes towards gender-fair language based on the age or gender of the pre-service teachers. However, psychological well-being did show a significant gender difference. Lastly, the researchers noted that the lack of correlation between gender-fair language attitudes and psychological well-being suggests a need for a holistic approach to teaching and learning, moving beyond just language to consider other factors that might influence well-being.