GUIDANCE NEEDS AND SELF-CONCEPT IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY

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https://doi.org/10.5944/reop.vol.36.num.2.2025.39702

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Self-concept, orientation needs, cross-cultural differences, students, university

Abstract

Self-concept influences the different stages and events in young people's lives and more specifically at the university stage. Self-concept affects students' academic and work expectations and academic success. Likewise, the interaction of self-concept with an adequate guidance process can enrich cognitive, affective and social development, in addition to its possible repercussions on academic performance and work situation. The aim of the study is to analyze the relationship between self-concept and guidance needs in a sample of Spanish and Ecuadorian university students. The participants were 472 university students from Spain and Ecuador, of which 32% were men, with an average age of 23.12 (SD=4.99). The AF5 Self-Concept and the University Guidance Needs Questionnaire were used. The results show that there are significant differences regarding self-concept, specifically in the dimension of physical self-concept and in guidance needs between Spanish and Ecuadorian students. The results are discussed in relation to the importance of guidance and university policies related to the well-being of students, in addition to the cultural differences between both countries, as well as the differences in higher education systems.

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Author Biographies

Paula Muñoz, Docente investigadora (PDI)

 

Name: Paula Muñoz Rodríguez.

Title: Doctor in Psychology from the University of Extremadura. Research professor at the University of Extremadura. Researcher and author of academic publications in the areas of social psychology, personal, academic and work counseling. Labor Counselor, at Fundación Laboral. He has participated in several competitive projects at the regional and national levels, from Fundación la Caixa, and from the Regional Government of Extremadura.

Paulina Elizabeth Moreno Yaguana, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Name: Paulina Elizabeth Moreno Yaguana Title: PhD. in Education Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Humanities Summary curriculum vitae: Doctor in Education (PhD) from the National University of Distance Education (UNED-Spain). Master in Family and New Technologies from the Santiago de Compostela University. Graduate in Psychology from the Private Technical University of Loja, University teacher of the Degree in Psychology and Psychopedagogy. Researcher and author of academic publications in the areas of Educational Psychology and University Wellbeing. He is an active part of the Educational Guidance Research Group (ORIEDUC) and National Correspondent of Ecuador for the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (AEVG).

María Elena Felipe Castaño, Docente investigadora (PDI)

Finalizo mis estudios universitarios en 1991. Mi formación continúa con los estudios de
doctorado y un master universitario. Accedo a una plaza (a través de oposición) para ampliar
mi formación como especialista en psicología clínica. Obtengo el grado de doctor en 2000
por la Universidad de Salamanca, así como la plaza de Titular de Universidad en 2010 en la
Universidad de Extremadura (Uex). Durante estos años he realizado labores de docencia e
investigación, con la participación en proyectos de investigación financiados, y participación
en congresos nacionales e internacionales. He participado como investigadora en varios
proyectos subvencionados, de los que han derivado y continúan haciéndolo aportaciones a
congresos así como publicaciones en revistas relevantes en el área de conocimiento.
También he dirigido cinco tesis doctorales, numerosos trabajos fin de Máster (Master en
Investigación) y proyectos DEA. Coordino el Grupo de Investigación en Psicología
Educativa, Social y de la Personalidad, catalogado por la Junta de Extremadura (SEJ014).
Además he colaborado en investigaciones con otros grupos en otras universidades
nacionales (Granada y Salamanca) e internacionales (Wisconsin, USA y Évora, Portugal)

Teresa Gómez Carroza, Docente investigadora (PDI)

Doctor in Psychology from the University of Extremadura. Graduate in Psychology from the University of Salamanca. During these years I have carried out teaching work and research, with participation in funded research projects, and participation at national and international conferences. I have participated as a researcher in several subsidized projects, from which they have derived and continue to make contributions to conferences as well as publications in relevant magazines in the area of ​​knowledge. I have also supervised doctoral theses, numerous Master's final projects (Master in Research) and projects, I participate in the Psychology Research Group Educational, Social and Personality, cataloged by the Government of Extremadura (SEJ014).

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Published

2025-07-25

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Muñoz, P., Moreno Yaguana, . P. E. ., Felipe Castaño, M. E. ., & Gómez Carroza, T. (2025). GUIDANCE NEEDS AND SELF-CONCEPT IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY. REOP - Revista Española de Orientación y Psicopedagogía, 36(2), 110–128. https://doi.org/10.5944/reop.vol.36.num.2.2025.39702

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Vol. 36 No. 2 (2025): Revista Española de Orientación y Psicopedagogía

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Research studies

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