Studying self-concept in a sample of Peruvian secondary education students: A cross-sectional study

• Quispe-Aquise , Jhemy ^[1] ; Estrada-Araoz , Edwin Gustavo ^[1] ; Jara-Rodríguez , Franklin ^[2] ; Gavilán-Borda , Vicente Anastación ^[2] ; Barrionuevo-Alosilla , Pamela ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios

     Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios

     Tambopata, Perú

     
  2. [2] Universidad Andina del Cusco

     Universidad Andina del Cusco

     Cusco, Perú

     
• Localización: Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias, ISSN-e 2953-4860, Nº. 3, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias)
• Idioma: inglés
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  • 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