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The present study examined if Emotional Intelligence (EI), resilience, and self-esteem predicted life satisfaction in university students. We computed correlations between the study variables, then, we compared the differences between men and women. Finally, a simultaneous multiple regression was performed. The sample was composed of 2574 university students (715 were men and 1859 were women), whose age ranged from 18 to 30 years with a mean (M) of 20.83 and a standard deviation (SD) of 2.45. The instruments used were the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale (ER-25), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Diener Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The results indicated that EI, self-esteem, and resilience correlated significantly and directly with satisfaction with life. Regarding sex differences, it was found that men had greater resilience, appraisal and recognition of emotion in others, and self-regulation of emotion. Women had greater appraisal and expression of emotion in self and self-esteem. The results showed that self-esteem, self-regulation of emotion, the use of emotion to facilitate performance, and acceptance of self and life as resilience factors predicted satisfaction with life. accounting for 48% of the variance. The variable that best predicted satisfaction with life was self-esteem.
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Inteligência Emocional , Autoimagem , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Universidades , Satisfação Pessoal , EstudantesRESUMO
Resumen Las diferencias de oportunidades de género en el campo de la ciencia y tecnología son aún una brecha, a esto se suma las probables afectaciones psicológicas, emocionales que son de interés en el estudio porque analiza y relaciona de forma objetiva las implicaciones de género y riesgos por predisposición a conductas ansiosas en estudiantes de ciencia y tecnología de la universidad. Los participantes fueron de 4to. y 5to. año, de diferentes especialidades, la muestra estuvo constituida por 368 (192 mujeres y 176 hombres), que realizan actividades de investigación. Se aplicaron el cuestionario sobre Implicaciones de género y la escala del IDARE (Inventario de Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado) para medir ansiedad. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que las estudiantes participan más en actividades de investigación pero también obtienen mayores niveles de ansiedad "estado". Se evaluó la vida familiar, el vivir solos, con familiares, tareas dentro del hogar, participación y aportes al conocimiento científico. Los estudiantes muestran mayor ansiedad "estado" al participar en círculos de estudio, por ser parte de investigaciones financiadas, frente a la paternidad y por responsabilidad económica en el hogar. Resaltar que hay claros indicios de afectaciones (ansiedad) a la salud psicológica-emocional por segregación vertical y horizontal de género.
Abstract The differences in gender opportunities in the field of science and technology are still a gap, in addition to the probable psychological and emotional effects that are of interest in the study because it analyzes and objectively relates the implications of gender and risks for predisposition to anxious behavior in university science and technology students. The participants are 4th and 5th year, of different specialties, the sample was constituted by 368 (192 women and 176 men), who carry out research activities. Methods: Two instruments were applied: a questionnaire on Gender Implications and the IDARE scale to measure anxiety. Results show that students participate more in research activities but also obtain higher levels of "state" anxiety. Family life, living alone, with relatives, tasks within the home, participation and contributions to scientific knowledge were evaluated. Students show greater anxiety "status" when participating in study circles, as part of funded research, as opposed to paternity and economic responsibility in the home. Highlight that there are clear indications of affectations (anxiety) to psychological health emotional by vertical and horizontal segregation of gender.