Escala de satisfação com escolha do curso: adaptação e evidências de validade / Academic major satisfaction scale: adaptation and validity evidences / Escala de satisfacción con elección del curso: adaptación y evidencias de validez

Escala de Satisfação com a Escolha do Curso (ESEC) para uso no contexto brasileiro. Participaram deste estudo 674 estudantes universitários, com idade variando entre 18 e 62 anos (M= 23,18, DP= 5,81). Seis modelos fatoriais unidimensionais foram testados com o objetivo de identificar a solução mais parcimoniosa para o instrumento. Sugere-se uma solução final com quatro itens, ao invés de seis. Análises de TRI foram realizadas e observou-se alta fidedignidade da escala para mensuração de baixos níveis do traço latente. A ESEC esteve significativamente correlacionada com os cinco fatores de personalidade, adaptabilidade de carreira e satisfação com a vida. Indica-se que a ESEC apresenta evidências de validade favoráveis ao seu uso no contexto brasileiro, mas o instrumento identifica melhor indivíduos insatisfeitos com a escolha do curso do que os satisfeitos. (AU)

This study aimed to adapt and obtain validity evidence for the Academic Major Satisfaction Scale (AMSS) in the Brazilian context. The instrument was tested in 674 college students, with ages ranging from 18 to 62 (M = 23.18, SD = 5.81). Six unidimensional models were tested in order to find the parsimonious solution to the instrument. A four-item final solution is suggested, instead of the original 6-item solution. IRT was applied and it was identified that the AMSS had high reliability in individuals with low levels of latent trait. AMSS was significantly correlated with the big-five personality factors, career adapt-ability and life satisfaction. AMSS presents favorable evidences of validity to the Brazilian context, although the scale is more efficient in identifying students who are unsatisfied rather than satisfied with their college major. (AU)

Este estudio buscó adaptar y obtener evidencia de la validez de la Escala de Satisfacción de Elección de Curso (ESEC) para su uso en el contexto brasileño. Participaron un total de 674 estudiantes universitarios, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y los 62 años (M = 23,18, DT = 5,81). Se probaron seis modelos factoriales unidimensionales con el fin de identificar la solución más parsimoniosa para el instrumento. Se sugiere una solución final con cuatro elementos en lugar de seis. El modelo de respuesta graduada se aplicó a los ítems que funcionaron bien a niveles bajos del constructo. La ESEC se correlacionó significativamente con los cinco factores de personalidad, adaptabilidad profesional y satisfacción con la vida. Se indica que la ESEC presenta evidencia de validez favorable a su uso en el contexto brasileño, pero el instrumento identifica mejor a los insatisfechos con la elección del curso que a los satisfechos. (AU)

A social cognitive perspective on occupational identity development in college students.

Occupational identity is a central concept of career development, by providing a sense of direction and meaning across career development. This study aimed to examine how this concept can be associated with career processes through model formed by a set of socio-cognitive factors. The participants were 358 college students at a Brazilian university who completed measures of occupational identity, environmental supports and barriers, self-efficacy, goal progress, and academic satisfaction. Analysis indicates that the occupational identity status was partially well predicted by the combination of self-efficacy to cope with barriers, supports, academic satisfaction, and goal progress. These results highlight that students with a positive sense of competencies to deal with barriers and adequate levels of academic satisfaction would easily establish an occupational identity.

Contribution of Academic Satisfaction Judgments to Subjective Well-Being.

The role of academic satisfaction (AS) on persistence and successful academic behavior has been the focus of research for decades. Nevertheless, driven by positive educational psychology, subjective well-being has been highlighted as another central feature in the academic path of students. Studies aimed at identifying the variables that contribute to explain different aspects of academic performance have been widely investigated, although studies aimed at identifying the determinants of subjective well-being are still limited. The present paper examined the contribution of AS judgments on subjective well-being (SWB). To this end, it was hypothesized that SWB levels depend on the balance between positive/negative emotions and life satisfaction judgments. Furthermore, it was stipulated that AS has an indirect contribution on SWB, through life satisfaction, whereas the balance of emotions influences both AS judgments and life satisfaction. Using an analysis strategy based on structural equation modeling, the results indicated that the model fitted satisfactorily, explaining 32% of the variance of SWB. Particularly, it was observed that AS judgments contributed to life satisfaction judgments (ß = 0.34). Although no direct contribution of AS on SWB was reported, a total contribution partially mediated by life satisfaction judgments was revealed (total ß = 0.19). These findings support the importance of academic satisfaction judgments, not only because of their importance in academic terms, but also because of their impact on university students' subjective well-being and health.

Online academic satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in medical students: role of sleep, psychological issues, college adjustment, and digital skills.

Background: The measures taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, led to significant changes in university education, resulting in the new normal standard of virtual teaching in many undergraduate medical schools worldwide. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to determine the factors related to academic satisfaction with virtual teaching in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional-analytical study was conducted on medical students at a private university in Peru, through self-reported questionnaires divided into sociodemographic data and variables of interest that could influence academic satisfaction during the pandemic. To evaluate possible factors related to academic satisfaction, stepwise regression models were performed for both sexes. Results: In total, data from 310 medical students, 117 males and 193 females, were analyzed. Academic satisfaction reached a score of 11.2 ± 2.9, which was similar in both sexes. The best regression model for males (AIC: 544.32; RMSE: 2.42; R 2: 0.30) showed that adaptation to university life (favorable change) and depression (unfavorable change) explained 30% of changes in students' academic satisfaction. While in females (AIC: 907.59; RMSE: 2.49; R 2: 0.22) the model integrated favorable factors such as adjustment to college life and anxiety; while depression and poor sleep quality were unfavorable factors. Conclusion: Factors that contributed to academic satisfaction in medical students were determined in this study, which differed by gender. Thus, it is important to take into account the particularities of male and female medical students in order to improve their academic satisfaction during their university careers.

A social cognitive perspective on occupational identity development in college students

Occupational identity is a central concept of career development, by providing a sense of direction and meaning across career development. This study aimed to examine how this concept can be associated with career processes through model formed by a set of socio-cognitive factors. The participants were 358 college students at a Brazilian university who completed measures of occupational identity, environmental supports and barriers, self-efficacy, goal progress, and academic satisfaction. Analysis indicates that the occupational identity status was partially well predicted by the combination of self-efficacy to cope with barriers, supports, academic satisfaction, and goal progress. These results highlight that students with a positive sense of competencies to deal with barriers and adequate levels of academic satisfaction would easily establish an occupational identity. (AU)

Satisfacción Académica en estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud antes y durante la pandemia COVID-19 / Academic satisfaction among Health Sciences Students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción: La pandemia de la COVID-19 es una emergencia de salud pública que ha modificado sustancialmente la educación médica por pasar de una modalidad presencial a una en línea. Objetivo: Evaluar la Satisfacción Académica antes y durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios de ciencias de la salud del Perú. Material y Método: Estudio observacional, de diseño comparativo y corte transversal. Se utilizó una ficha sociodemográfica ad hoc con preguntas; ¿Cómo calificarías tu rendimiento académico en la universidad? Antes de la pandemia, habías llevado cursos virtuales, ¿su conexión de internet en su casa es?, ¿ha desaprobado algún curso el semestre pasado?, ¿ocupación? Y la Escala de Satisfacción Académica (ESA) compuesta por ocho ítems. Todas las preguntas fueron aplicadas mediante un formulario, que se encontró vigente durante dos semanas en la plataforma virtual de la universidad y fue realizado en junio de 2019 (primera evaluación) y agosto del 2020 (segunda evaluación). Resultados: Dentro de las variables sociodemográficas evaluadas la mala calidad de la conectividad a internet (dCohen = -0,65) y autoevaluación rendimiento como muy alto (dCohen = -0,72) presentan diferencias moderadas entre 2019 y 2020. Conclusiones: Los cambios en la Satisfacción Académica del estudiante de Ciencias de la Salud durante la emergencia sanitaria por la COVID-19, tienen una fluctuación considerable cuando la conectividad del internet es mala y el estudiante se evalúa a sí mismo como una persona con alto rendimiento, variables que pueden ser tenidas en cuenta al momento de diseñar estrategias curriculares en estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud(AU)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency that has substantially modified medical education from face-to-face to online teaching modalities. Objective: To evaluate academic satisfaction before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of university students of health sciences in Peru. Material and Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, and comparative study. An ad hoc sociodemographic form was used; the following questions were included: How would you rate your academic performance at the university? Had you taken any virtual courses before the pandemic? Do you have internet connection at home? Did you fail any course last semester? What is your occupation? The Academic Satisfaction Scale (ASE), which was composed of eight items, was also used. All the questions were asked using a form that was valid on the virtual platform of the university for two weeks and applied in June 2019 (first evaluation) and August 2020 (second evaluation). Results: Among the sociodemographic variables evaluated, the poor quality of internet connectivity (Cohen's d = -0,65) and self-assessment of performance as very high (Cohen's d = -0,72) show moderate differences between 2019 and 2020. Conclusions: The academic satisfaction among health sciences students during the COVID-19 health emergency change considerably when the Internet connectivity is poor and the students evaluate themselves as high achievers, variables that can be considered when designing curricular strategies for health sciences students(AU)

Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, Expectativas y Satisfacción Académica de jóvenes universitarios

Introducción: El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar la relación entre las dimensiones de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud y las expectativas académicas de resultado, las expectativas de futuro, metas de progreso y la satisfacción escolar de jóvenes universitarios. Método: La investigación fue observacional, descriptiva, correlacional y con diseño transeccional. En este estudio participaron 346 jóvenes universitarios (51 %= hombres y 49 % mujeres), de 18 a 23 años, la forma de selección de la muestra fue por conveniencia. Se utilizó el cuestionario SF-12 que evalúa la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en ocho dimensiones; función física, rol físico, dolor corporal, salud general, vitalidad, función social, rol emocional y salud mental, y las escalas de; expectativas académicas de resultado, metas de progreso académicas, satisfacción escolar y expectativas de futuro. Resultados: Los resultados indican la existencia de altos puntajes en dimensiones como la función física, rol físico y rol emocional, excepto en la función social. Se observó correlación entre las dimensiones que integran el componente de salud física con las expectativas académicas, satisfacción académica y expectativas de futuro. A su vez, el componente de salud mental se correlacionó con las metas de progreso académicas, expectativas académicas de resultado, satisfacción académica y expectativas de futuro. Conclusiones: los jóvenes universitarios tienen una buena calidad de vida, sin embargo, existe una proporción de estudiantes que no adoptan hábitos saludables y otros sí. La salud física y mental son aspectos importantes en los estudiantes, no obstante, los universitarios no visualizan el impacto de dichos beneficios en el éxito escolar, el logro de sus expectativas académicas, metas de progreso e incluso en sus expectativas de futuro.

Background: The study aimed to determine the relationship between the dimensions of health-related quality of life and the academic expectations of the outcome, future expectations, progress goals, and school satisfaction of young university students. Method: The research was observational, descriptive, correlational, and with a transitional design. In this study, 346 young university students (51% = men and 49% women) participated, from 18 to 23 years old, the form of a selection of the sample was for convenience. The SF-12 questionnaire was used, which evaluates the health-related quality of life in eight dimensions; physical function, physical role, body pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role, and mental health, and the scales of academic expectations of the outcome, academic progress goals, school satisfaction, and future expectations. Results: The results indicate the existence of high scores in physical function, physical role, and emotional role, except in social function. A correlation was observed between the physical health component and academic expectations, academic satisfaction, and future expectations. In turn, mental health is correlated with academic progress goals, academic expectations of the outcome, academic satisfaction, and expectations for the future. Conclusions: Young university students have a good quality of life, however, there is a proportion of students who do not adopt healthy habits and others do. Physical and mental health are important aspects in students; however, university students do not visualize the impact of these benefits on school success, the achievement of their academic expectations, progress goals, and even their future expectations.