Studying self-concept in a sample of Peruvian secondary education students: A cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf2024691Keywords:
Self-concept, Students; Secondary Education, Self-perception, AdolescenceAbstract
Introduction: adolescence is a stage of significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes, where young people face numerous challenges in their daily lives, especially in the educational environment. In this context, self-concept can be a determining factor in how adolescents approach these challenges and meet academic demands.
Objective: to determine the level of self-concept in a sample of Peruvian secondary education students.
Methods: quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample consisted of 125 students of both genders who were administered the AF-5 Self-Concept Scale, an instrument with adequate psychometric properties. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 software. A descriptive analysis of the variable and dimensions was performed, focusing on calculating their percentage distributions.
Results: the self-concept of 52 % of students was at a regular level, 38,4 % at a high level, 5,6 % at a very high level, and 4 % at a low level. This means that most students recognize some strengths in themselves, but they are also aware of their limitations and areas in which they could improve, a situation that could serve as a solid foundation for working on their personal and academic development.
Conclusions: the level of self-concept characterizing a sample of Peruvian secondary education students was regular. Therefore, it is recommended to implement strategies aimed at strengthening and improving their perception of themselves
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