La ansiedad y su relación con las habilidades sociales en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to determine the relationship between anxiety levels and social skills levels in university students. The study had a quantitative, correlational, non- experimental and cross-sectional approach. The population sample was delimited through a non-probabilistic and intentional sampling with the participation of 159 people with an age range of 22 to 40 years. Anxiety was assessed with the Beck Anxiety Inventory and social skills with the Social Skills Scale. The data were analyzed and contrasted using SPSS-28 statistical software. The results determined that there is a statistically significant, moderate and inversely proportional relationship between anxiety and social skills (Rho=−0.493**; p=0.001<0.05). It is concluded that when anxiety levels increase, there is a decrease in the levels of social skills and vice versa in the university students evaluated. Likewise, the prevailing levels of anxiety were minimal and mild, while the predominant level of social skills was high.