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- The level of happiness and Its relationship with personal and occupational well-being in women leaders at a mexican university: an exploratory study(MDPI, 2024-08-06) Ortiz Meillón, Viviana; Guerra Leal, Eva María; Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This exploratory study aims to identify the state of well-being of a select group of women leaders in a Mexican university by analyzing the relationship between their perception of happiness and their satisfaction with their life and work. Through the application of a psychometric battery, this work examined how these leaders manage their well-being within an environment that is simultaneously empowering and demanding. Methodologically, a descriptive statistical analysis was performed, including a correlation analysis of all items. As a result, the research identified positive correlations between the variables age and positive perceptions of work and life, which are strongly associated with high personal and professional satisfaction. In addition, people who find their work rewarding and feel that their life is close to their ideal tend to be more satisfied in general. Although this study intended to be exploratory, it also sought to contribute a deeper understanding of the well-being status of women in university leadership positions in Mexico. In doing so, it filled an important gap in the literature on gender, leadership, and well-being in Latin American academia by highlighting the complexity of managing and supporting women in leadership positions.
- Complex thinking and robotics: a proposal for sexual and gender diversity and inclusion training(Emerald insight, 2024-06-27) Suarez Brito, Paloma; Alonso Galicia, Patricia Esther; López Orozco, Christian Fernando; Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; López Caudana, Edgar Omar; https://ror.org/03ayjn504The objective of this proposal was to propose an educational innovation resource for the delivery of workshops with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) themes aimed at students in high school and middle school to promote complex thinking as a necessary competency for understanding their continuously changing environment.
- Scientific thinking engineering and health sciences.Competency analysis in a mexican university(JSSER, 2024-06-25) Suárez Brito, Paloma; Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Alonso Galicia, Patricia Esther; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; Malagón Castro, Luz Elena; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This article presents the findings of a comprehensive skills-and-competencies analysis conducted among incoming Engineering and Health Sciences freshmen at a leading technological university in Mexico. The primary objective was to determine whether these students possessed an ideal competency profile that would effectively prepare them to meet the evolving demands of their future professional training. The study focuses on evaluating complex thinking macro-competency, recognizing its critical importance in equipping individuals to tackle the multifaceted challenges and intricacies they will encounter in their academic and professional journeys. More precisely, this research focuses on the assessment of scientific thinking as a meta-competency of complex thinking macro-competency and considered a cornerstone competency essential for success in the fields of Engineering and Health Sciences. The statistically significant findings demonstrated marked disparities in the perception and development of complex thinking macro-competency and, specifically, in the meta-competency of scientific thinking among incoming students in the Engineering and Health Sciences domains, as opposed to their counterparts in Humanities and Social Science. This observation gains particular importance in the context of the requisite competency sets for career paths in Engineering and Health Sciences, accentuating the students' proficiency and preparedness to excel in their selected fields. These results emphasize the criticality of conducting competency assessments at early stages and advocate for the modification of educational methodologies to foster the specialized competencies vital for prospective success in these disciplines. The results are analyzed in terms of their suitability for aligning educational goals with the evolving demands of the Engineering and Health Sciences fields. Overall, this study centers on the fundamental aspects of education, highlighting its importance not only due to its relevance but also for its capacity to drive meaningful changes in the future landscape of higher education.
- Gender gap in the level of perceived achievement of complex thinking in business education in a mexican university population(Emerald insight, 2024-06-24) Medina Vidal, Adriana; Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; Echaniz Barrondo, Arantza; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This article endeavors to detail the outcomes of an exploratory investigation into the perceived attainment levels of complex thinking competencies among business students at a technological university in western Mexico. It seeks to examine and contrast the students' self-assessed development of this critical competency, along with its associated sub-competencies, throughout their academic tenure.
- Complex thinking and learning styles. An approach from a mexican student population(Scholar, 2024-05-31) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Carlos Arroyo, Martina; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; Sánchez Arrieta, Natalia De Fátima; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This article aims to present the results of a study to demonstrate the relationship between the development of complex thinking competencies and the types of learning in a sample population of Mexican students. Methodologically, quantitative descriptive analyses were performed on the means of the results, using two validated instruments to measure the perception of achievement of complex thinking and learning styles. As a result, we identified that it is possible to demonstrate a relationship in the profile proposed by Kolb for the groups of students in three of the four types of learning, showing a correlation with their results of complex thinking and its sub-competencies. Thus, the novelty of this article is based on the possibility of linking training in competencies with other psychoemotional elements and factors usually implicit in university training processes.
- Self-Esteem and its relationship with perceived achievement of complex thinking competence. An approach from a population of mexican students.(Scholar, 2024-05-29) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Carlos Arroyo, Martina; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; Alfaro Ponce, Berenice; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This article focuses on investigating and substantiating the potential relationship between students’ perceptions of their complex thinking abilities and their self-esteem at a technological university in Western Mexico. Employing a multivariate descriptive statistical analysis, the study not only aims to demonstrate the linkage between these two perceptions but also explores the potential influence of the gender variable on this relationship. The findings indicate a statistically significant correlation between the perception of competency in complex thinking, particularly in the sub-competence of critical thinking, and the students’ self-esteem. Despite the small sample size, which could be considered a constraint of the study, the results are presented as significant for decision-making in the educational sphere, professional training, and emotional well-being of youth, highlighting their importance and applicability.
- Complex thinking and profile of colombian university teachers(Frontiers, 2024-05-27) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Malagón Castro, Luz Elena; Suarez Brito, Paloma; Valencia González, Gloria Clemencia; https://ror.org/03ayjn504During the last decade, the development of competencies has become a cardinal point for universities, focusing not only on those skills directly associated with technical or disciplinary aspects but also on those necessary in training for life. In this sense, the so-called general (transversal) competencies become primary in the curricula as part of the training of students regardless of discipline. However, although much literature has reported on students’ acquisition and development of these competencies, what is the reality for teachers facing this formative challenge? Methodologically, this study uses the validated EComplexity instrument to assess self-perceived competence in complex thinking among 51 university teachers (30 women and 21 men, mean age 39 years) from southern Colombia, covering five academic disciplines: Business, Health Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities. The aim was to measure their perceived preparedness to teach complex thinking as part of a teacher training course, with an emphasis on the participants’ varied academic backgrounds. For data analysis this study employed a multivariate descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS software. The results determined that the teachers perceived themselves as competent in complex thinking and sub-competencies. In conclusion, the study found that differences in factors such as gender, age and academic discipline did not significantly influence teachers’ self-perceived competence in complex thinking. This article contributes to the identification of essential teaching competences for the teacher education process within competence-based pedagogical models, ensuring the quality of academic work.
- eComplexity: validation of a complex thinking instrument from a structural equation model(Frontiers, 2024-05-24) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Henao Rodriguez, Linda Carolina; Lis-Gutiérrez, Jenny Paola; Castillo Martínez, Isolda Margarita; Suarez Brito, Paloma; https://ror.org/03ayjn504The eComplexity instrument aims to measure the perception of achievement in the complex thinking competency and its sub-competencies. To ensure the reliability of this instrument, validation processes like the one presented in this article are necessary. Methodologically, this study evaluates data from 1,037 university students in Mexico, confirming the statistical validity and reliability of the instrument. As a result, the demonstrated reliability of the eComplexity instrument as a tool for measuring perceived achievements in complex thinking provides a valuable resource for assessing the effectiveness of educational interventions. Consequently, this research contributes to a more informed approach to fostering critical thinking skills, benefiting both theoretical exploration and practical application in educational settings. The study employs the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate students’ self-perceptions of their performance in complex thinking and its sub-competencies, thus advancing the field of educational measurement. Academically, it enriches the discourse on the design and validation of instruments, offering a rigorous model for future efforts in measuring cognitive competencies. Practically, the study’s results inform educational practice by identifying systemic and scientific thinking as key to developing complex thinking skills. This knowledge enables educators to more effectively adapt teaching strategies and curricular designs, aiming to enhance students’ ability to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
- SEL4C: Mobile application for the development of social entrepreneurship competency(IJIET, 2024-05-24) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Suarez Brito, Paloma; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; Buenestado Fernandez, Mariana; https://ror.org/03ayjn504Universities must ensure their students acquire competencies that empower them to act as genuine catalysts for transformation. This necessitates, beyond imparting disciplinary skills and knowledge, the integration of cross-disciplinary competencies to equip them to navigate the complexities of their surroundings effectively. This study delineates the outcomes from deploying a mobile application aimed at fostering entrepreneurial intent among students at a technological university in Mexico. The objective was to enhance the perception of attainment in social entrepreneurship skills among students from fields not traditionally linked to business or entrepreneurship. From a methodological standpoint, a multivariate descriptive analysis was conducted using R software and RStudio, incorporating mean analyses, with further insights provided by violin and box plots. The findings reveal that the mobile application significantly contributes to the cultivation of social entrepreneurship skills, establishing itself as a feasible and pertinent technological instrument for nurturing agents of change. Notably, while female students exhibited superior average scores, male students demonstrated more considerable development in these competencies. This research is situated within the domain of Technology Applied to Education and Educational Initiatives via Mobile Applications.
- Validation of the machista behavior and perception of positive masculinities attitudes scale for complex environments in a mexican student population(Scholar, 2024-05-24) Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Carlos Arroyo, Martina; Salaiza Lizarraga, Flor De La Cruz; Arredondo Trapero, Florina Guadalupe; Cruz Sandoval, Marco Antonio; https://ror.org/03ayjn504This article delineates the outcomes of the design and validation procedure of the Macho Behavior and Perception of Positive Masculinities Attitudes Scale within Complex Environments, incorporating its theoretical, expert, and statistical validations. Methodologically, it elucidates the findings from a pilot study executed among a student demographic at a Mexican university. The article posits that this tool facilitates the precise identification of its proposed variables, establishing itself as a credible measure for assessing the prevalence of macho behaviors and the perception of attitudes linked to positive masculinity. Furthermore, this tool serves as an augmentation of existing scales that, while quantifying macho behaviors, overlook the significance of also evaluating attitudes toward the cultivation of positive masculinity.