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Vocational guidance and personality traits in adolescents: a systematic review of broad personality models and RIASEC associations with vocational outcomes
(Frontiers Media SA, 2026-06-25)
Faz Tapia , Andrea Nicole
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Jaramillo-Cumbicus, Kayla
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Faz-Cevallos, Eduardo
Background The associations between broad personality traits, as captured by the Big Five and related taxonomies and vocational outcomes (career maturity, career decision-making self-efficacy, vocational identity, vocational interests, and the congruence between RIASEC vocational personality and career aspirations) constitute an important field of inquiry for understanding adolescents' career development. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the available scientific evidence (2020-2025) on these associations in adolescents, and to examine, where reported, the congruence between RIASEC vocational personality profiles and career aspirations. Methods The review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches were conducted in four databases (PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, and ERIC) using three complementary search strings, in addition to a manual search. Inclusion criteria comprised: empirical studies of adolescents aged 12-18 years (or with a mean age within this range), published between 2020 and 2025 in English or Spanish, that explicitly examined associations between personality traits assessed under the Big Five model, the HEXACO model (which shares four broad factors with the Big Five), or Holland's RIASEC vocational interests model, and at least one vocational variable (career decision-making, vocational identity, vocational interests, career choice, or career maturity). From a total of 242 records identified, 14 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. Results Conscientiousness and openness to experience are positive correlates of career maturity, career decision-making self-efficacy, and vocational identity in several, though not all, of the included studies; the strength and direction of the conscientiousness-outcome association varied across vocational outcomes and depended on which other predictors (e.g., RIASEC interests, self-efficacy) were modeled. Neuroticism (and its HEXACO counterpart, Emotionality) was consistently associated with greater decisional difficulties and lower vocational commitment. Studies that applied Holland's RIASEC model to assess vocational interests yielded mixed evidence on cross-cultural congruence: in the small number of studies available (one per cultural context), moderate congruence was observed in a collectivistic Asian sample, while low congruence was reported in a rural Latin American context. These context-specific patterns should be interpreted as preliminary, given that they rest on a single study per cultural setting. Discussion Significant gaps were identified in longitudinal studies, personality-based interventions, and evidence from Latin America. These findings underscore the value of integrating personality trait assessment into vocational guidance programs for adolescents, while acknowledging that the contribution of any single trait depends on contextual and outcome-specific factors. Systematic review registration: https://osf.io/zmdks , identifier 10.17605/OSF.IO/ZMDKS.
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Irrupción femenina y narrativas digitales en el periodismo deportivo alternativo: el caso del ecuavóley
(Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), 2026-05-08)
Londoño Proaño, Cristián
In the Ecuadorian context, ecuavóley is a popular sports practice with a strong territorial presence, but historically excluded from traditional media. Its female version, in particular, has been doubly invisible: because of its condition as a non-institutionalized sport and because it is reproduced in a masculinized media field. This article takes as its object of study a sample of 40 videos selected from more than 1,539 audiovisual content available on YouTube about ecuavóley, all with female participation, published between 2022 and 2024 on three specialized channels. The objective is to analyze how specialized digital narratives configure alternative forms of media representation of sport, with emphasis on the visibility of women. Based on a qualitative methodology, which combines content analysis and critical discourse analysis, and with technical support from artificial intelligence tools for the organization of the corpus, six categories were defined: visibility of female athletes, narrative language, visual resources, audience interaction, contextualization of the event and audiovisual production. The results show a tension between the growing presence of women in these spaces and the persistence of gender stereotypes in discourses. However, emerging practices of alternative sports journalism are also identified, characterized by self-management, community narrative and the resignification of popular sport from the digital margins. © 2026, Universidad Complutense Madrid. All rights reserved.
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Designing the future: Star Trek as visual culture, speculative design, and imagination activator in human–technology interaction
(Frontiers Media SA, 2026-06-05)
Londoño Proaño, Cristián
Science fiction audiovisual narratives function as spaces for cultural and design experimentation in which technological interfaces, interactions, and imaginaries are visually articulated before their material realization. From this perspective, the present study aims to analyze Star Trek as a paradigmatic case of visual culture and speculative design, examining how its audiovisual narratives operate as triggers of the imagination that shape expectations about human-technology interaction and contemporary landscapes of communication. The research adopts a qualitative methodology based on non-participant observation and focused audiovisual content analysis, based on the systematic review of episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation, in order to identify and categorize technological artifacts according to their communicative, interactional and design functions. These representations were later analyzed in a comparative way with technological developments documented through a bibliographic review in specialized databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar. The results show that devices such as portable communicators, voice-controlled interfaces, immersive virtual environments, telepresence systems and diagnostic tools operate as visual and communicative prototypes, influencing interaction paradigms and design expectations present in contemporary technologies. Rather than establishing direct causal relationships, the study concludes that science fiction audiovisual narratives symbolically contribute to technological innovation by mediating meanings, imaginaries, and design logics, positioning Star Trek as a form of speculative design within visual culture that articulates design, communication, and human-technology interaction in contemporary media environments. © 2026 Londoño-Proaño.
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Loneliness, Emotional Fatigue, Social Dysfunction, and Suicide Risk in Ecuadorian University Students: A Mediation Analysis
(Russian Psychological Society, 2026)
Moreta-Herrera, Rodrigo
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Gordón-Villalba, Paulina
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Rodas, Jose A.
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Cuesta Andaluz, Evelyn Esther
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Revelo-Sánchez, Priscila
Background. Suicidal risk in university students does not require analysis solely from clinical parameters; it is also necessary to understand it from the perspective of psychosocial factors and the everyday life situations to which the students are mostly exposed. Furthermore, it is a phenomenon with multiple causes, so studying it by integrating the complexity of various actors can help us understand not only direct dynamics but also indirect, multifaceted ones. Objective. To estimate a sequential and latent multiple mediation model of emotional fatigue and social dysfunction in the relationship between loneliness and suicidal risk in Ecuadorian university students. Design. A descriptive, cross-sectional, multiple mediation study using structural equation modelling (SEM). The sample comprised 943 undergraduate students (64.4% women, 35.6% men) from six universities (61.1% public) in four Ecuadorian cities, aged between 18 and 47 years (M=21.62, SD=3.81). Results. Loneliness, emotional fatigue, and social dysfunction are latent predictors of suicidal risk, explaining 60% of its variance. Loneliness exerts both a direct effect on suicide risk and an indirect effect through the sequential multiple mediation of emotional fatigue and social dysfunction. Conclusion. Academic risk factors such as loneliness, emotional fatigue, and social dysfunction are key attributes to consider for preventing suicidal behavior in university students. These predictors can dynamically interact to generate both direct and indirect effects, allowing for a better understanding of the complexity of this phenomenon. © Moreta-Herrera, R., Gordón-Villalba, P., Rodas, J.A., Cuesta-Andaluz, E., Revelo-Sánchez, P., 2026.
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The emotional cost of service: a comparison between health and education professionals
(2025)
Albuja Urvina, María Gabriela
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Daphne S. Narváez-Almeida
There is an emotional toll on healthcare workers and also on educators, who experience stress and trauma in their daily work. The objective of this study is to compare the manifestation of Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction in these two groups. To measure this emotional toll, the PROQoL IV test was administered. The results showed that while both groups experience greater Compassion Fatigue the longer they have been in their profession, it is educators who show a deeper burnout. It is suggested that future tools be developed to enable teachers to manage these situations effectively without compromising their quality of life. © 2025 IEEE.
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Impact of Social Networking Use in Youth and the Relationship of Mood States
(2024)
Albuja Urvina, María Gabriela
This research has focused on identifying the levels of aggression and irritability observed in a group of young participants due to the use of social networks. Since their beginnings, social networks have captured the attention of several users, with the youngest being those who use them most frequently. This excessive use has generated changes in the habitual behavior of young people and has caused the content they observe to affect their moods significantly. This research carried out with 45 participants shows that although the levels of irritability and aggression are located at low and average levels, it can also be observed that the more time they spend on these networks, the more aggression and irritability increase.
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Tití App, an Interactive Psycho-Pedagogical Recovery Tool: A Pilot Study
(2022)
Gordón J.
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Caicedo, Andrés
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Subia Arellano, Andrés
The acquisition of reading and writing is a complex and decisive process for the knowledge appropriation of children and their culturalization; similarly, the number of children who do not achieve the expected literacy level for their age and schooling is also a matter of concern. One of the explanations lies in the learning situation, which regularly develops in a classroom. Nowadays, the incorporation of new technologies that include smartphones and tablets as learning-enhancing resources is crucial. Due to the absence of contextualized tools for the Ecuadorian population, Tití application is proposed. It is focused on reducing the errors in children’s reading by solving tasks that are based on the errors determined in the literacy analysis test, TALE, in a contextualized and motivating digital scenario. The user-centered design is the basis for the construction of this tool with characteristics that are specific to Ecuador such as the use of the Spanish language in an Ecuadorian context, navigation on a map of Ecuador, and rescue of endangered endemic animals. This allows children to identify with their environment and engage in the dynamics of the tool. In the research, a repeated measures study design was applied to assess statistically significant differences between a first and second evaluation. A marked decrease in the number of errors in the elements of the TALE test can be observed. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
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Predicting Academic Performance in Psychology Students from Their Social Skills Using Classification Algorithms
(2023)
Espinosa-Pinos C.A.
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Vasco-Álvarez M.M.
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Cisneros-Bedón J.L.
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Labre Tarco, Verónica
The high academic performance of students is the result of several factors, one of them being the development of social skills. Social skills allow students to face different circumstances, such as academic, personal, or professional. Students who develop these skills can quickly adapt to stressful and conflictive situations, generating complete well-being that facilitates learning, reflected in their academic performance. This study is critical because it helps educators identify students at risk of poor academic performance and provide adequate academic support. The research aims to identify predictors of academic performance based on social skills through knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) to clean data using classification algorithms, specifically Random Forest. To collect the data, a sociodemographic form, and the Social Skills Scale (SSS) were applied to 93 students of General Psychology, face-to-face modality, at Indoamerica University. The research results indicate that academic performance predictors are linked to gender and social skills, such as the ability to say no and cut interactions and the expression of states or disagreement. These findings suggest structuring support programs, academic guidance, and social skills development to improve academic performance and future career success. In conclusion, the research provides a new perspective to work in student welfare departments to improve students' academic performance. © 2023 IEEE.
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Work Environment and its Influence on Organizational Commitment: A Study in the Financial Sector
(2025)
España Rivadeneyra, Martina
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Taruchaín Pozo, Fernando
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Diego Escobar-Bermudes
This study examines the relationship between work climate and organizational commitment within a financial institution using a cross-sectional quantitative approach. A total of 200 administrative staff members participated, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using validated instruments: the CL-SPC Work Climate Scale and the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire, ensuring robust reliability and validity. Results indicate that specific dimensions of the work climate, such as autonomy, equity, and transparency, are significantly associated with employee engagement and organizational loyalty. Notably, gender differences were observed, with women reporting higher levels of affective commitment compared to men. This research contributes to the literature by addressing these demographic disparities and proposing actionable interventions tailored to enhance workplace dynamics in the financial sector. Practical recommendations emphasize strategies to improve autonomy and transparency while fostering equity to strengthen organizational commitment. These findings provide valuable insights for managers and decision-makers aiming to create inclusive and supportive work environments.
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Classification Tools to Assess Critical Thinking in Automotive Engineering Students
(2024)
Espinosa Pinos, Carlos Alberto
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Amaluisa Rendón, Paulina Magally
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Noemi Viviana Rodríguez Ortiz
Inadequate conflict resolution skills in automotive engineering students can have negative consequences in the workplace. The development of mathematical logical thinking can help students develop critical analysis skills, improve problem-solving ability, develop reasoning skills, and effective communication, enabling them to deal effectively with conflicts and find creative solutions. This research aims to identify predictors of problem-solving ability using classification algorithms. Methodology: In this study, three classification algo-rithms were applied and the KDD process was used to identify predictors of problem-solving ability. The data set includes 60 records of students from the automotive engineering program at Universidad Equinoccial in Quito, Ecuador, to whom three tools were applied: a sociodemographic card, a Shatnawi test related to mathematical logical thinking, and a Watson Glaser test on conflict resolution ability. Results: The best classification model is the K-nearest neighbors’ algorithm and its predictive ability is very good, with a true positive rate versus false positive rate AUC of 0.75, along with a good performance in classifying negative cases. The model can be improved with increased sampling, cross-validation, or hyper-parameter adjustment. Conclusion: Age and mathematical logical thinking are strongly associated with conflict resolution ability. In future research it is important to consider additional variables such as experience in problem-solving projects, technical knowledge and communication skills; to explore the use of more advanced machine learning algo-rhythms; to design specific educational interventions based on the development of mathematical logical thinking; or to compare conflict resolution ability between different engineering disciplines.
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