Habilidades sociales y autoeficacia: interés por elección de carreras en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas

Estrella Vázquez Reyes; Norma Aguilar Morales; Deneb Elí Magaña Medina

doi:10.31637/epsir-2024-901

Authors

Estrella Vázquez Reyes Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8231-3320
Norma Aguilar Morales Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7292-3029
Deneb Elí Magaña Medina Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8579-596X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-901

Keywords:

Self-efficacy, comunication skills, interaction skills, interest, technology, engineering, math

Abstract

Introduction: In a social context of constant changes mediated by technological advances and AI, the demand for personnel specialized in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is increasing; however, the shortage of human resources in these areas is high, therefore, the purpose of this study is to explain the existing relationships between the study variables. Methodology: This study was carried out under the quantitative approach, with a non-experimental cross-sectional explanatory design, the sample was composed of 904 students (SD= 0.67); 462 were women (M=17.35 years; SD=0.66) and 442 were men (M=17.46 years; SD= 0.68) from high school belonging to the indigenous peoples of southern Mexico. Results: The structural model indicates that there is a relationship between the variables, that self-efficacy has a direct and positive influence on interest in STEM careers. Discussion: There are multiple studies that seek to explain the factors that predominate in the development of interest in STEM careers, and this research contributes to the validation of the postulates proposed in the social cognitive career theory. Conclusions: It is suggested that this study be replicated in similar contexts in which gender is included as a moderating factor of interest in choosing STEM careers.

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Author Biographies

Estrella Vázquez Reyes, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

PhD in Educational Administration. Currently in a postdoctoral stay at the Academic Division of Economic and Administrative Sciences of the Juárez Autonomous University of Tabasco. Research line in organizational administration. Publications in research on interest in choosing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Professor at private sector universities in psychology.

Norma Aguilar Morales, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

PhD in Strategic Management and Development Policies. Research professor at the Academic Division of Economic and Administrative Sciences at the Universidad Juárez Autonoma de Tabasco. Member of the National System of Researchers of the National Council of Humanities, Science and Technology (CONHACYT) level 2. Certified profile of the Program for Professional Teacher Development of the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico. Certified professional by the National Association of Faculties and Schools of Accounting and Administration. She has published several articles in national and international journals on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Organizational Behavior in the problem of job satisfaction and teacher well-being, Educational Research, particularly in the field of evaluation and Knowledge Management.

Deneb Elí Magaña Medina, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

PhD in Administrative Sciences: Socioeconomic Management, member of the National System of Researchers level 2. Full-time research professor at the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco in Mexico. Certified profile of the Program for Professional Development of Teachers of the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico. Certified professional by the National Association of Faculties and Schools of Accounting and Administration. Leader of the Consolidated Academic Body Management and Organizational Behavior. She has published 7 books and more than 90 research articles in the areas of research and technological development, interest in research, particularly STEM disciplines, leadership and behavior in higher education organizations and research groups in Mexico.

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