Evolution of the positive and negative effects on students participating in university recreational activities
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v69.115937Keywords:
Academic performance, emotional dimensions, recreational activities, student well-being, university inclusionAbstract
Introduction: Participation in recreational activities has been recognized as a relevant factor in the comprehensive well-being of university students, impacting emotional, social, and academic aspects. This study addressed this issue from a comparative perspective in various universities in Ecuador.
Objective: Objective: To assess how participation in recreational activities is related to the emotional, social, and academic aspects of first-year students at various universities in Ecuador.
Methodology: A quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design was applied. The sample consisted of first-year students from different Ecuadorian universities. Likert-scale questionnaires were used, and the data were processed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Student's t-test for independent samples.
Results: Students who participated more frequently in recreational activities perceived greater emotional, social, and academic benefits. Statistically significant differences were identified based on gender, university of origin, and type of activity performed.
Discussion: The findings aligned with previous research that highlights the influence of recreational activity on stress reduction, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and increasing academic engagement.
Conclusions: It was concluded that university recreation represents a key tool to promote the integral development of students. Its planned and contextualized implementation can generate lasting effects on their academic and personal trajectories.
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