Perceived Psychological Well-Being Among University Students: A Comparative Study by Gender

The aim of the present study was to compare the profiles of well-being between men and women Mexican university students. A total sample of 708 participants, 374 women and 334 men, aged 18-26 years participated in this study. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Spanish version of the Psychological Well-Being Scales. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the one-way univariate analyses of variance, showed that compared with the women, the men obtained higher scores on the subscales self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth. Because of the differences between men and women in their perception of well-being found, these findings suggest that in order to design any intervention for improving the perceived well-being of the students, the variable gender should be taken into account

Composition and Factorial Invariance of the Mifa Questionnaire Among Adolescent Athletes and Non-Athlete

[Abstract] Despite the health benefits of physical activity, most adolescents do not reach a sufficient level. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Moreno and collaboratos for the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active questionnaire. The total sample has been composed by 496 Mexican adolescents, 232 athletes and 264 non-athletes, with ages from 12 to 15 years (M = 12.95, SD = 0.47). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analyzed through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a unifactorial structure is viable and adequate for the total sample (GFI .999; RMSEA <.001; CFI 1.000) and the populations of athletes (GFI .995) and non-athletes (GFI 1.000). The unifactorial structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to sport practice; however, there are differences between athletes and non-athletes for the average intentionality of being physically active. In conclusion, the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active questionnaire can be a useful tool to advance in the study of the factors that affect the practice of physical activity.[Resumen] A pesar de los beneficios de la actividad física sobre la salud, la mayoría de los adolescentes no alcanza un nivel suficiente. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Moreno, Moreno y Cervelló para el cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo. La muestra total fue de 496 adolescentes mexicanos 232 deportistas y 264 no deportistas, con edades comprendidas entre 12-15 años (M = 12.95; DE = 0.47). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura unifactorial es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total (GFI .999; RMSEA <.001; CFI 1.000) como para las poblaciones de deportistas (GFI .995) y no deportistas (GFI 1.000). La estructura unifactorial, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Por otro lado, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo a la variable práctica deportiva; sin embargo, existen diferencias entre deportistas y no deportistas para la media de intencionalidad para ser físicamente activo. En conclusión, el cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo puede ser considerado una herramienta útil para avanzar en el estudio de los factores que afectan a la práctica de actividad física.Secretaría de Educación Pública (México); DE-13 -689

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Motivación Hacia Las Clases De Educación Física En Preadolescentes Mexicanos De Acuerdo Al Género

The aim of the present research was to compare the motivation towards physical education profiles from Mexican elementary school students. The total sample included 274 students (140 girls) from Chihuahua City, Mexico; children's ages ranged from 10 to 12 years. A quantitative approach with a descriptive transversal design was used. Results from a one-way MANOVA followed by univariate analyses of variance showed that compared to boys, girls report higher levels of intrinsic motivation (F = 19.188, p &lt;.001), integrated regulation (F = 13.730, p &lt;.001), identified regulation (F = 11.902, p &lt;.001) and introjected regulation (F = 6.937, p &lt;.01); no significant differences were encountered in external regulation and demotivation. These results indicate that, in general, women show a better profile of motivation towards physical education classes than men. However, it is necessary to develop more research because the issue transcends the scope of the present study

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Perceived Body Image in Psychology Students from Yucatán, Mexico

Body image is an important psychological component related to current health issues such as eating disorders. It is also related to social, peer, and family pressure, by which men and women are affected to different degrees. Thus, the goal of the present research was to compare the perceived body image profiles in Mexican psychology students. The total sample consisted of 271 students; 139 women and 132 men from the Autonomous University of Yucatán, ages ranged between 17 and 28 years. The approach adopted in this research was quantitative with a descriptive survey like design. The results from the multivariate analyses of variance followed up by univariate analyses of variance, show that men report a better perceived body image than women on the factors behaviors oriented towards maintaining the physical shape (F = 317.008, p &lt; .001) and care of physical aspect (F = 19.939, p &lt; .001); and no significant differences on the factors of subjective importance of corporality and self-assessed physical attractiveness. These results show that in general men, in comparison to women show lower levels of dissatisfaction with their body image. Regardless, it is necessary that more research on the matter be developed given that the topic transcends the scope of the present research

Autoconcepto Físico, Personal, Social Y Académico En Adolescentes Chihuahuenses

The aim of this study consisted in determining the differences and similarities among Mexican high school students concerning their selfconcept. A total sample of 544 participants, 264 women and 280 men, with a mean age of 12.96 years (DS= 0.94) and 12.85 years (DS= 0.98) respectively. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Self-concept Questionnaire AUDIM of Rodríguez and Fernández (2011). The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the one-way univariate analyses of variance, showed that compared with the women, the men obtained higher scores on the subscales Physical Self-concept, Social Self-concept and General Selfconcept. However, in Academic and Personal Self-concept subscales statistically significant differences were not found. Further research should reply these findings in larger samples

Composición e invarianza factorial del Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico (ABPEF-M) en universitarios mexicanos deportistas

The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Rodríguez-Villalobos et al. (2017) for the Barriers for the Practice of Physical Activity Scale (ABPEF-M) in university athletes &nbsp;mens and women. The total sample has been composed by 413 Mexican university athletes, 174 women and 239 mens, with ages from 18-26 years (M = 20.76, SD = 2.06). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a tetrafactorial structure (body image, fatigue, obligations, and environment) is viable and adequate for the total sample and the populations of mens and woman. The four factors structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to the variable gender; however, no differences were found between mens and women athletes in their perception of the presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied.El presente estudio analiza las propiedades psicométricas propuestos por Rodríguez-Villalobos, Viciana, Tristán y Blanco (2017) para el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico (ABPEF-M) en hombres y mujeres deportistas universitarios. La muestra total fue de 413 universitarios mexicanos deportistas 174 mujeres y 239 hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 18-26 años (M = 20.76; DE = 2.06). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura tetrafactorial (imagen corporal, fatiga, obligaciones y ambiente) es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total como para las poblaciones de hombres y mujeres. La estructura de cuatro factores, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Además, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo al género; sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias entre hombres y mujeres deportistas en cuanto su percepción sobre la presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas.O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar a estructura e invariância de gênero Auto-relato de Barreiras à Prática de Exercício Físico (ABPEF-M) proposto por Rodríguez-Villalobos et al. (2017) em atletas universitários mexicanos. A amostra total foi de 413 atletas mexicanos universitários, 174 mulheres e 239 homens, com idades entre 18-26 anos (M = 20.76; DP = 2.06). A estrutura fatorial do questionário foi analisada por análises fatoriais confirmatórias. Os resultados mostraram que uma estrutura de quatro fatores (imagem corporal/ ansiedade social físico, fadiga/ preguiça, obrigações/ falta de tempo, e meio ambiente/ instalações) é viável e adequado tanto para a amostra total e para as populações de homens e mulheres. Com base em critérios estatísticos e substantivos, a estrutura de quatro fatores mostrou adequada confiabilidade e validade dos indicadores de ajuste. Além disso, a estrutura fatorial, as cargas fatoriais e os interceptos eram invariantes de acordo com o gênero. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre atletas homens e mulheres na sua percepção da presença de barreiras nas quatro dimensões estudadas

El caso sede México: Formación en Educación Física en e-entornos universitarios durante la contingencia de la COVID-19.

The objective of this research was to describe the challenges faced in the use of Virtual Education during the COVID-19 contingency, by 254 university professors (153 women and 102 men) from four Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in Mexico, all from the area of Physical Education (PE). Analytic-synthetic, theoretical – deductive, and hermeneutic methods and quantitative and qualitative techniques through online questionnaires were used. The collected information led to the conclusion that teachers in this study: 1) Do not consider themselves capable of efficiently using virtual education; 2) Consider that virtual education, in PE, does not offer the same benefits as face-to-face education, 3) Contingency isolation is the most worrying personal challenge and 4) Teaching in a functional area (PE) through a virtual environment is the most crucial professional challenge. This study provides an approach to the implications of implementing virtual education in an eminently functional area such as EF and raises questions for future research. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]El objetivo de la presente investigación fue describir los desafíos enfrentados en cuanto al uso de Educación Virtual durante la contingencia de la COVID-19, por 254 docentes Universitarios del área de Educación Física (153 mujeres, 102 hombres) de cuatro Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) en México, todos del área de Educación Física (EF). Por medio de cuestionarios online, a través de métodos: analítico – sintético, teórico – deductivo y hermenéutico; y técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas, se recabó la información que permitió concluir que los docentes en este estudio: 1. No se consideran capacitados para utilizar eficientemente la educación virtual; 2. Consideran que la educación virtual, en EF, no ofrece los mismos beneficios que la presencial, 3. El aislamiento por la contingencia es el desafío personal más preocupante y 4. Enseñar en un área práctica (EF) mediante un entorno virtual, es el desafío profesional más importante. El presente estudio aporta un acercamiento a las implicaciones de la implementación de educación virtual en un área eminentemente práctica como EF y plantea cuestionamientos para investigaciones futuras