Self-esteem and happiness in migrant university students, 2023

Authors

  • Paola Cajamarca-Guzmán Universidad de Cuenca
  • Edgar Sangurima-Quinde Universidad de Cuenca
  • María José Samaniego-Chalco Universidad de Cuenca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13774343

Keywords:

self-esteem, happiness, university students, internal migration

Abstract

Self-esteem and happiness are fundamental constructs in positive psychology, particularly in vulnerable populations such as migrants. The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between self-esteem and happiness among migrant university students studying Psychology at the University of Cuenca. The research followed a positivist paradigm, utilizing a non-experimental design, with a quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional approach. The sample comprised 115 students, who were assessed using the Alarcón Happiness Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The findings demonstrated a significant positive correlation between the two variables, indicating that higher levels of self-esteem are linked to greater happiness in the participants.

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Author Biographies

Paola Cajamarca-Guzmán, Universidad de Cuenca

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She currently teaches tutoring classes for preschool children. She studied a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Updating ADHD and Mood Disorders at the University of Cuenca (Cuenca- Ecuador). Her area of ​​interest is oriented towards the study of the human being from positive psychological variables such as happiness, self-esteem, emotional intelligence and psychological well-being.

Edgar Sangurima-Quinde, Universidad de Cuenca

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Graduated in Psychology from the University of Cuenca (Cuenca - Ecuador). He participated in intervention projects in rural communities, and also served as a volunteer for people with special needs. He researched the effects of internal migration on university students on self-esteem and happiness. Currently, he is studying topics related to positive psychology, personal development, and the interaction between economics and psychology.

María José Samaniego-Chalco, Universidad de Cuenca

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She is a professor at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Cuenca. She holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Intervention from the International University of La Rioja, Spain, and a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology and Education from the University of Cuenca. In her academic and professional career, she has worked mainly in areas related to the quality of life in non-institutionalized older adults and the relationship between parenting styles and self-harming behaviors in the Ecuadorian population.

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Published

2024-09-17

How to Cite

Cajamarca-Guzmán, P., Sangurima-Quinde, E., & Samaniego-Chalco, M. J. . (2024). Self-esteem and happiness in migrant university students, 2023. South American Research Journal, 4(1), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13774343

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Corporeidad

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Artículos

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