Relationship Between Academic Engagement and Social Media Addiction in Ecuadorian University Students Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Santiago Alonso García, Anabela del Rosario Criollo Criollo, Juan Antonio López Núñez Behavioral Sciences, 2026 The overuse of social media is a multidimensional phenomenon with the capacity to influence the academic environment. Thus, this study aimed to establish the relationship between social media addiction and academic engagement in university students. The research employed a quantitative approach, a non-experimental design, a correlational scope, and a cross-sectional analysis. The population comprised 1200 students (65.3% female) with an average age of 21.4 years from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the National University of Chimborazo, in Riobamba, Ecuador, during the first academic term of 2023. Data were collected using the Utrecht Academic Engagement Scale and the Social Media Addiction Questionnaire. A total of 95.8% of participants had sufficient academic engagement, and 93.7% had a medium level of social media addiction. There was a statistically significant (p < 0.01) negative correlation between the variables of academic engagement and social media addiction (including their respective dimensions), with a mild-to-moderate intensity, as indicated by Pearson r values ranging from −0.101 to −0.297. Significant associations were found between the social media used by participants and their connection frequency, and significant associations were also found between their primary use of social media and the main reason perceived by participants for controlling their use.
Levels of Academic Engagement and Social Media Addiction Among University Students: A Comparative Study Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Santiago Alonso García, Dennys Vladimir Tenelanda López, Juan Antonio López Núñez Social Sciences, 2026 Social media is a valuable resource in many spheres of life in the 21st century; however, excessive, uncontrolled use is associated with various adverse health conditions. In this study, we used a quantitative approach, an observational design, and a comparative scope to compare levels of academic commitment and social media addiction, and their respective dimensions, grouping participants according to various sociodemographic and educational criteria. A total of participants was 1200 students (65.3% female) with an average age of 21.4 years, from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador, and data were collected using the Ultrecht Academic Commitment Scale and Social Media Addiction Questionnaire. When grouped by major, statistically significant differences were found only for dedication (p = 0.038), lack of control over social media use (p = 0.016), and excessive social media use (p = 0.002). When grouped by social media use, there were statistically significant differences in all the dependent variables, with p-values ranging from 0.000 to 0.011. Regarding the frequency of social media use, no significant differences were found in academic engagement (p ≥ 0.05), while the opposite was observed for social media use. A comparative analysis identified categories with significant differences. The results enabling an accurate diagnosis and the adoption of the most appropriate educational strategies; also serves as a theoretical and methodological basis for further research on the subject.
Predictive Capacity of Social Media Addiction on Academic Engagement in University Students Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Santiago Alonso-García, Dennys Vladimir Tenelanda López, Juan Antonio López Núñez Education Sciences, 2025 Social media is an essential part of people’s lives worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the predictive capacity of social media addiction on academic engagement among students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the National University of Chimborazo during the first academic period of 2023. The Social Media Addiction Questionnaire (ARS) and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-S-17) were applied to 1200 participants during an analytical study. According to the simple linear regression model, 11.2% of the variance in academic engagement levels was explained by social media addiction, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). The multiple linear regression model was significant, although it showed a low capacity to explain and predict the level of academic engagement, considering the dimensions of the level of addiction to social media (obsession, lack of control, and excessive use). The ROC curve parameters showed statistical significance, showing a moderate ability to discriminate insufficient academic commitment. The results serve as a basis for future studies and as a diagnostic basis for establishing policies and strategies in the institution where the research was conducted to increase academic engagement and reduce social media addiction.
Metacognition and academic performance in health science students Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Manuel Cañas Lucendo, Santiago Alonso-García, Alejandro Martínez Menéndez Revista Interuniversitaria De Formacion Del Profesorado, 2025 La formación contemporánea de profesionales de las ciencias de la salud requiere de la adquisición y desarrollo de competencias metacognitivas en estos universitarios. Así, se hizo una investigación con el objetivo de analizar la metacognición en relación con el rendimiento académico a través de una muestra no probabilística formada por 1146 estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Los datos se recopilaron mediante la aplicación del cuestionario Inventario de Habilidades Metacognitivas. El nivel regular predominó en el rendimiento académico (45,4 %); así como, el alto en las dimensiones, factores y puntuación de la metacognición global (61,1 %). Se hallaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos según el semestre de los participantes. Teniendo en cuenta las dimensiones y factores metacognitivos y su medida global con respecto al semestre de los estudiantes, se ha reportado la existencia de correlación significativa. La correlación entre las dimensiones y factores de la metacognición y su estado global con respecto al semestre matriculado por los estudiantes fue significativa. Además, los resultados mostraron una capacidad predictiva estadísticamente significativa de débil intensidad entre las diversas dimensiones de la metacognición en relación con el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes involucrados en la investigación.
Psychometric properties of the Rosemberg's Self-Esteem Test in university students in Ecuador Revista Habanera De Ciencias Medicas, 2025
Reasons to practice physical activity in ecuadorian university students Borys León-Reyes, León Arguello Nuñez, Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Mauricio Cresp-Barria, Josivaldo Souza-Lima, Dilan Alberto Galeano Rojas Retos, 2025 El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar los motivos para practicar AF de los estudiantes universitarios en el contexto ecuatoriano, determinar las diferencias en función del sexo y la compatibilización estudio-trabajo, establecer la asociación entre los motivos para practicar AF y estimar el valor predictor del sexo, la edad y la compatibilización estudio-trabajo sobre los motivos para realizar AF. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1412 estudiantes universitarios (21.2 ± 3.5 años), 513 hombres (36.3%) y 899 mujeres (63.7%). El instrumento utilizado para la recolección de los datos fue el Cuestionario de Contenido de los Objetivos en el Ejercicio. Para el análisis de resultados se empleó la prueba U de Mann-Whitney, el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman y un análisis de regresión lineal. Los principales hallazgos demuestran que hay diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre hombres y mujeres en los motivos de afiliación social, dirección de la salud, reconocimiento social y desarrollo de la habilidad. También, se observan diferencias estadísticas entre las mujeres que compatibilizan o no el estudio y el trabajo en los motivos de afiliación social, reconocimiento social y desarrollo de la habilidad. Por otro lado, se identifica que la principal motivación para realizar AF está direccionada a la salud, mientras que el motivo que menos incentiva la práctica de AF es el reconocimiento social. Por último, en el análisis de regresión el sexo presenta un valor predictor significativo en los motivos analizados. Por lo cual, se ponen de manifiesto los intereses de los estudiantes ecuatorianos y se obtiene información clave para mejorar e incrementar los niveles y la adherencia a la AF con el fin de contribuir a una vida físicamente más activa en la población universitaria. Palabras clave: motivos, actividad física, universitarios, motivación, Ecuador Abstract. The aim of the present study was to analyze the reasons for practicing PA among university students in the Ecuadorian context, determine the differences according to sex and work-study compatibility, establish the association between the reasons for practicing PA, and estimate the predictive value of sex, age, and work-study compatibility on the reasons for practicing PA. The sample consisted of 1412 university students (21.2 ± 3.5 years), 513 men (36.3%) and 899 women (63.7%). The instrument used for data collection was the Goals in Exercise Content Questionnaire. The Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman's correlation coefficient and a linear regression analysis were used to analyze the results. The main findings show that there are statistically significant differences between men and women in the reasons of social affiliation, health direction, social recognition and skill development. Also, statistical differences are observed between women who do or do not combine study and work in the reasons of social affiliation, social recognition and skill development. On the other hand, the main motivation for PA is health, while the motive that least encourages the practice of PA is social recognition. Finally, in the regression analysis, sex presented a significant predictive value in the motives analyzed. Therefore, the interests of Ecuadorian students are revealed, and key information is obtained to improve and increase the levels and adherence to PA in order to contribute to a more physically active life in the university population. Keywords: Reasons, physical activity, university students, motivation, Ecuador
Comparison of digital research skills between Spain and Ecuador Victoria-Maldonado, Juan José, Roque-Herrera, Yosbanys, Berral-Ortiz, Blanca, Sarmiento-Benavides, Alejandra Salomé Journal of E Learning and Knowledge Society, 2024 The idea of the university as a mere transmitter of knowledge has long been obsolete. In the context of educational research and innovation, it is university teachers who fulfill these roles. This shift, along with the technological advancements of the 21st century, highlights the need for a thorough investigation into how well university teachers are equipped to face these new challenges. Consequently, various tools have been developed to provide a research framework that allows for comparisons between countries. Tools such as DigCompEdu have been used to assess teachers' digital competencies and to facilitate cross-country comparisons. However, this study does not focus on teaching competencies but rather on exploring research competencies related to ICTs. In this context, a comparison is made between Spain and Ecuador to examine how two institutions from different countries operate, as well as how they function in relation to gender and the stage of academic career development. This aims to identify aspects that can serve as distinguishing factors. The results show that there are no significant differences in the comparison of researchers from the two universities, finding significant changes only for specific aspects, establishing as differentiating factors the idea of a greater intention to use ICT for research by researchers at the University of Granada and showing how during the training of university teachers, confidence is acquired to train new researchers, establishing the ideal time for training once they have more than 10 years of research and with a permanent university link.
Confirmatory validation of the Questionnaire of Social Networking Addiction in health students Risti Revista Iberica De Sistemas E Tecnologias De Informacao, 2024
Clinical case of hepatic rupture associated with Hellp syndrome Revista Habanera De Ciencias Medicas, 2022
Practice, training, and teaching competence in the exercise of the virtual academic modality Yosbanys Roque Herrera, Mónica Alexandra Valdiviezo Maygua, José María Romero Rodríguez, Santiago Alonso García Revista Interuniversitaria De Formacion Del Profesorado, 2022 El necesario aislamiento social debido a la pandemia de Covid-19, dejando a la educación virtual como la única alternativa segura para mantener la actividad académica en las universidades y no detener la formación de futuros profesionales. El objetivo principal es valorar la competencia para la docencia en la modalidad virtual en profesores de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo y de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de Granada. La metodología aplicada se encaja en un enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental, correlacional y de corte transversal. La población estuvo constituida por 114 profesores de esos contextos de la educación superior. La Escala de Funciones y Competencias del Tutor Online fue el instrumento empleado para la recolección de los datos. Los resultados más sustanciales son que el 58,77% de los docentes perteneció al género femenino y la media de la edad fue de 42,87 años. Se asociaron significativamente la categoría docente y el tiempo de experiencia en el magisterio universitario (Rho=0,372; p=0,000). El 74,56% consideró que las actividades prácticas lograron los objetivos propuestos. El 59,65% declaró que prefería la modalidad de enseñanza presencial. Por último, como conclusión más relevante se ve que la mayoría de los profesores involucrados en la investigación obtuvieron un puntaje que los catalogaba como poseedores de las competencias específicas valoradas; así como con respecto a la competencia global para el ejercicio de la docencia en la modalidad virtual, la que se correlacionó significativamente con la modalidad de enseñanza preferida por los integrantes de la población de estudio.
An action plan aimed at self-learning strategies in student in the first semester of the nursing major Revista Cubana De Educacion Medica Superior, 2017
Meckel gruber syndrome in an indigenous newborn with no prenatal control Revista Cubana De Obstetricia Y Ginecologia, 2017
