Impact of the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being on the academic engagement of medical students.

Authors

  • Gretel Samantha Chaparro Venzor Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8218-2497
  • Haydeé Parra Acosta Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
  • Jose López Loya Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0001-5766
  • Antonio Ornelas Gracian Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.701511
Keywords: Academic performance, physical activity, Healthy life habits, procrastination

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Abstract

This study aims to identify the impact of physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being on the academic engagement of medical students at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. A quantitative approach was used with a cross-sectional, correlational design. A questionnaire adapted and validated was administered to a sample of 378 students, comprising 242 women and 136 men, between 18 and 24 years old, from the generation of August to December 2025, the information was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with a significance level of .05. The results demonstrated a deficiency in physical activity among most students (71.7%) and prevalent procrastination behaviors (58%). On the other hand, there were high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence (70%) and adequate eating habits (60%). Male students are the ones who tend to present a more favorable emotional management than women. In addition, a relationship was found between empathy and self-regulation behaviors to positively face daily problems, the improvement of learning strategies for autonomous and meaningful learning, and the importance of motivation in academic engagement was highlighted. Commitment and academic responsibility stood out as predictor variables for positive perceptions of university life during the first semester. This study highlights the importance of analyzing aspects of student well-being, as they are significantly associated with academic engagement, which is considered a key predictor of academic success in medical education.

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Author Biographies

Gretel Samantha Chaparro Venzor , Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Medical students in social service

Haydeé Parra Acosta, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Doctor of Educational Sciences with a Postdoctorate in Theory of Science. Doctoral candidate in Public Health. Full-time tenured professor, Level C. Coordinator of the Master's in Training and Innovation for Health Professionals and of Educational Research at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Has supervised 50 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses. Has published 35 articles in indexed and peer-reviewed journals. Author and co-author of 10 books, coordinator of 8 books, and author of 18 book chapters. Member of the SNII at Level 1. Email: hparra@uach.mx

Jose López Loya , Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Doctor of Educational Sciences, with a Postdoctorate in Theory and Philosophy of Science, from the Autonomous University of Coahuila, Faculty of Sciences and Humanities. Member of the SNII through SECIHTI. Research professor at the Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition and at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of UACH. Member of the "Ariel" College of Doctors of Science, Civil Association. Professor in graduate programs: Master's in Training and Innovation for Health Professionals at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of UACH. Author of the book "Perspectives on Theory and Methodology of Science" and co-author of book chapters. Various articles on education and humanities

Antonio Ornelas Gracian, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Full-time research professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua and head of the tutoring program

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Published
13-04-2026
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Chaparro Venzor , G. S., Parra Acosta, H., López Loya , J., & Ornelas Gracian, A. (2026). Impact of the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being on the academic engagement of medical students. Spanish Journal of Medical Education, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.701511
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