Anxiety and violent behavior: predictor variables of self-esteem in university students from Cusco-Peru

Esmeralda Enciso-Sotomayor; Vanessa Rozas-Calderón; Roberto Bellido-García; Gerardo Rejas-Borjas

doi:10.31637/epsir-2026-1970

Autores/as

Esmeralda Enciso-Sotomayor Universidad César Vallejo
Vanessa Rozas-Calderón Universidad Andina del Cusco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4022-4071
Roberto Bellido-García Universidad César Vallejo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1417-3477
Gerardo Rejas-Borjas National University of San Marcos https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7679-4973

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-1970

Palabras clave:

aggression, causal analysis, regression analysis, self-esteem, group behavior, social behavior, higher education, violence

Resumen

Introduction: In recent years, the predictive capacity of anxiety and violent behavior with respect to self-esteem has gained increasing attention in the academic literature. In this context, it is relevant to examine the influence of these two independent variables on self-esteem as a dependent variable. Methodology: The present study aims to establish the influence of anxiety and violent behavior on the self-esteem of university students at a Peruvian university, in addition to evaluating the predictive capacity of the dimensions of anxiety and violent behavior on self-esteem. A sample of 360 students was used and three instruments were employed: the Inventory of Trait-State Anxiety (IDARE), the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Results: The results reveal that, overall, the model is highly significant, indicating that both anxiety and violent behavior have a negative impact on self-esteem. Discussion: The regression model based on trait anxiety shows higher explanatory power (34,9%) compared to the model based on state anxiety (23,7%). Conclusions: Anxiety and violent behavior exert a significant influence on self-esteem in the studied sample.

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Biografía del autor/a

Esmeralda Enciso-Sotomayor, Universidad César Vallejo

Psychologist and Bachelor of Psychology from Universidad Andina del Cusco since 2010, with a Master's degree in University Teaching obtained in 2020. She has served as a university professor since 2013 at Universidad Andina del Cusco and has experience in clinical and educational psychology. She has participated in national and international events on applied psychology. Currently, she is affiliated with Universidad Andina del Cusco and the research line in mental health and educational psychology, accumulating more than ten years of professional experience.

Vanessa Rozas-Calderón, Universidad Andina del Cusco

Psychologist and Bachelor of Psychology from Universidad Andina del Cusco (2010), with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology (2021). She has worked as a university professor since 2017 at Universidad Andina del Cusco and has experience in clinical, educational, and research psychology. She has participated in national and international events on applied psychology.

Roberto Bellido-García, Universidad César Vallejo

Renacyt researcher, postgraduate lecturer, and specialist in intercultural competencies and formative assessment. He is a certified expert in qualitative data analysis and the author of research articles published in Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the pedagogical and administrative management of educational institutions. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Management at the National University of San Marcos, which is in its final phase.

Gerardo Rejas-Borjas, National University of San Marcos

Renacyt researcher, specialist in academic writing, thesis advisor, and professor at the Graduate Unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the National University of San Marcos. His main research areas are formative assessment and interculturality. He is the author of research articles and a speaker on topics related to education and educational psychology.

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