Analysis of the contribution of critical thinking and psychological well-being to academic performance.

Autor: Guamanga, Miguel H., Saiz, Carlos, Rivas, Silvia F., Almeida, Leandro S.
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Education; 2024, p1-11, 11p
Abstrakt: This study examines the influence of critical thinking and psychological well-being on the academic performance of first-year college students. It emphasizes the importance of a model of psychological well-being focused on self-acceptance, environmental mastery and purpose in life, along with a critical thinking approach oriented to problem solving and decision making. A total of 128 first-year psychology students from a Spanish public university participated, assessed by means of Ryff's psychological well-being scale (PWBS) and the PENCRISAL critical thinking test, complemented with grades obtained in a critical thinking course. The results show positive correlations between psychological well-being, critical thinking and academic performance, with a stronger relationship between critical thinking and academic performance. However, psychological well-being also plays a significant role in academic performance. The findings highlight the need for holistic pedagogical approaches that combine cognitive skills and personal development to enhance first-year students' learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index