Determinants of Research Engagement:  A Sociodemographic Analysis of First-Year University  Students in Peru's Northern Macroregion

Marco Agustín  Arbulú Ballesteros; Jose Carlos Montes Ninaquispe; Francisco Segundo Mogollón García; Benicio Gonzalo Acosta Enriquez; Emma Verónica Ramos-Farroñán; Julie Catherine Arbulu Castillo; María de los Ángeles Guzmán Valle; Olger Huamani Jordan

doi:10.36941/jesr-2024-0010

Authors

Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Av. Petit Thouars 116, Lima 15046, Peru
Jose Carlos Montes Ninaquispe Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Av. Petit Thouars 116, Lima 15046, Peru
Francisco Segundo Mogollón García Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Av. Larco 1770, Víctor Larco Herrera, Trujillo, Peru
Benicio Gonzalo Acosta Enriquez Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Av. Juan Pablo II, Trujillo 13011, Peru
Emma Verónica Ramos-Farroñán Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Av. Larco 1770, Víctor Larco Herrera, Trujillo, Peru
Julie Catherine Arbulu Castillo Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Av. Larco 1770, Víctor Larco Herrera, Trujillo, Peru
María de los Ángeles Guzmán Valle Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Av. Petit Thouars 116, Lima 15046, Peru
Olger Huamani Jordan Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Av. Petit Thouars 116, Lima 15046, Peru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2024-0010

Keywords:

Research attitudes, University students, Northern Macroregion of Peru, Scientific research, Sociodemographic factors

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the views of first-year university students in the northern macroregion of Peru on scientific research and to identify the ways in which these perspectives are influenced by demographic elements and specific dimensions related to research. For this purpose, a technique based on the sociodemographic study of data from 384 university students was used. Participants completed questionnaires designed to gauge their views on research in various aspects, such as writing scientific papers, being involved in research and being involved in initiatives undertaken by universities to promote research. Trends and correlations among variables were statistically significant. Positive attitudes toward research were more prevalent among women, students from private universities, and those under 30 years old. However, the research acts and parameters of universities were viewed with greater skepticism and ambivalence. It is necessary to adopt specific educational measures to foster a strong research culture, as student attitudes toward research are influenced by a mix of sociodemographic characteristics and academic experiences.

Received: 11 November 2023 / Accepted: 24 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024