Capital psicológico y compromiso académico en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

Abstract: The present study had the purpose of analyzing the relationship between the psychological capital and the academic engagement presented among university students. The study was carried out through a cross-sectional correlational research design. The instruments used were the following: Ad Hoc Questionnaire of sociodemographic data, Questionnaire of psychological capital (PCQ-12) and the Scale of academic engagement (UWESS-9). These instruments were applied to a sample of 190 university students belonging to the biological faculty of a private university located in the south of the country, with an average age of 21 (± 1.88) years. The results indicated high scores for both, psychological capital, and academic engagement. Additionally, the studied variables presented a positive and significant correlation between them (r = 0,681; p < 0,01), accordingly suggesting that higher the levels of psychological capital, the higher levels of academic engagement they will present. These results could be useful for the design and implementation of primary prevention programs. On which, the focus should be put into highlighting the importance of identifying, acknowledging and boosting the virtues and strengths of university students.