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El sentido de pertenencia y desempeño académico en estudiantes universitarios
(Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales, Carrera de Trabajo Social, 2026-07-10)
López Aguilar, Milton Fabian
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Naranjo Ruiz, Viviana Fidencia
A sense of belonging in higher education is a key factor in the holistic development of young people, influencing their retention, well-being, and institutional adjustment. Its importance today stems from the need to understand how affective bonds and identification with the university reduce the risk of demotivation and dropout. In Ecuador, strengthening these bonds is fundamental to improving student success indicators in public universities. The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of a sense of belonging on the academic performance of university students at the Universidad Técnica de Ambato (UTA). A quantitative approach with descriptive, correlational, and explanatory scope was used. The sample consisted of 128 students from the Basic Education and Psychopedagogy programs in the Faculty of Humanities and Education at UTA, who completed a structured survey to assess the Sense of Belonging Index (SBI) and the Academic Performance Index (API), which are behavioral in nature. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Spearman's rho correlation, and simple linear regression. The results reveal a moderate positive relationship between the two variables (rho = 0.413), and that a sense of belonging explains 21.0% of the variability in academic performance. Variables such as institutional empowerment and environmental safety showed the strongest relationships with student success. As a final contribution, institutional management recommendations are proposed, aimed at strengthening physical security, optimizing the classroom climate, and implementing support programs and early warning systems to prevent academic underachievement.
Participación comunitaria y sentido de pertenencia en los adultos mayores
(Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales, Carrera de Trabajo Social, 2026-01-15)
Morales Turushina, Zoila Leonela
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Naranjo Ruiz, Viviana Fidencia
The research examines the link between community participation and sense of belonging in older adults residing in the parish of Huambaló, Pelileo canton, Tungurahua province, given the context of rapid population aging. Consequently, community participation becomes a key element in promoting active aging, strengthening support networks, and reducing social isolation. This study adopts a purely quantitative approach and, to this end, we used the Community Social Support Questiomnaire (CAS-C), which has been specifically validated for older adults. The sample consisted of 92 older adults and was extracted through stratified proportional sampling from six communities in the parish. This tool studied integration, community participation, and the perception of community support. The information obtained in this study indicates that participants are beginning to identify that community members treat them kindly, have modified their policies on accessibility to community spaces, and have received comments highlighting the positivity of their participation. However, elements such as information, activities to offer, or infrastructure to complement transportation elements and sufficient willingness to collaborate are lacking. These factors are what shape the motivation and sustainability of participation. This demonstrates that there is a direct relationship between community participation and a sense of belonging, as older adults who participate more actively develop greater self-esteem, social integration, and a greater purpose in life. In addition, community participation improves emotional health, reduces loneliness, and generates more meaningful relationships. Intervention strategies were organized by results with the aim of enhancing the social inclusion of older adults. The research concludes that promoting the participatory role of older adults is of great importance and improves quality of life and overall well-being, as well as helping to develop inclusive and integrated communities.
Sentido de pertenencia y compromiso organizacional en el ámbito universitario
(Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales, Carrera de Trabajo Social, 2026-01-21)
Cruz Sisalema, Paola Rubi
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Torres Carrillo, Silvia Susana
A sense of belonging and organizational commitment are key elements in understanding how workers identify with their institution and engage in their activities. In the university context, both factors influence job stability, motivation, and interest in contributing to the achievement of institutional goals. That is why, in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Los Lagos, the need arose to analyze how these perceptions manifest themselves and how they relate to each other, considering that the internal functioning of an academic team depends largely on cohesion, participation, and clarity regarding the tasks performed. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, employing descriptive and correlational levels, and methods such as analytical-synthetic and deductive, applied to a sample of 60 teachers and administrators. To this end, a Likert-type questionnaire was used to assess both perceptions of belonging and the types of organizational commitment proposed by Meyer and Allen (1991), including affective, normative, and continuance commitment. The results showed that staff have moderate levels of identification with the institution and differentiated values in the types of commitment, with affective commitment being the most predominant. In addition, Spearman's correlation analysis showed a positive and significant relationship between the two variables (ρ = 0.319; p = 0.004), indicating that the greater the sense of belonging, the greater the commitment assumed by workers. These findings provide a better understanding of how the internal dynamics of the department work and reinforce the importance of strengthening actions aimed at improving communication, institutional recognition, and opportunities for participation, factors that contribute directly to the development and well-being of academic and administrative staf

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