Self-knowledge is one of the essential elements in defining one’s life design. Reflexivity is an active process by which an individual improves their self-awareness and self-knowledge, balancing the different aspects of their present, past and future. This exploratory and cognitive process is particularly widespread in the university population, which typically must fulfil certain developmental tasks, such as exploring and defining one’s personal and professional identity. Several studies have found that students who pursue an academic path in accordance with their interests are more satisfied with their academic experience, achieve better performance in their studies, and show better self-efficacy in future career decisions. The link between reflexivity and academic satisfaction has not yet been investigated in the literature and it is, therefore, the innovative element in this research piece. This study investigates the role of reflexivity on academic satisfaction among 155 university students in order to fill this gap in the scientific literature on the topic. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to investigate levels of reflexivity and academic satisfaction in the target group of interest. The results show a significant relationship between the two constructs, showing how the dimensions of reflexivity positively impact academic satisfaction, especially authenticity and projectuality.

La conoscenza di sé rappresenta uno degli elementi imprescindibili per la definizione del proprio progetto di vita. La riflessività è un processo attivo grazie al quale l’individuo migliora la propria autoconsapevolezza, bilanciando i diversi aspetti del proprio presente, passato e futuro. Questo processo esplorativo e conoscitivo è particolarmente diffuso nella popolazione universitaria, che tipicamente deve adempiere ad alcuni compiti di sviluppo come l’esplorazione e la definizione della propria identità personale e professionale. Diversi studi hanno rilevato che gli studenti che intraprendono un percorso accademico conforme ai propri interessi sono più soddisfatti della propria esperienza accademica, raggiungono migliori performance nello studio e mostrano una migliore autoefficacia nelle decisioni di carriera. Questo studio intende indagare il ruolo della riflessività sulla soddisfazione accademica, relazione che a oggi non è stata ancora investigata. La ricerca è stata condotta 155 studenti universitari che hanno risposto a un questionario volto a indagare i livelli di riflessività e soddisfazione accademica. Dai risultati emerge una relazione significativa tra i due costrutti, mostrando come le dimensioni della riflessività, soprattutto l’autenticità e la progettualità, impattino positivamente sulla soddisfazione accademica.

Cremaschi, G., Boerchi, D., Villani, D., Riflessività e soddisfazione accademica negli studenti universitari, <<COUNSELING>>, 2023; 16 (3): 46-57. [doi:10.14605/CS1632303] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/258897]

Riflessività e soddisfazione accademica negli studenti universitari

Boerchi, Diego
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Villani, Daniela
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2023

Abstract

Self-knowledge is one of the essential elements in defining one’s life design. Reflexivity is an active process by which an individual improves their self-awareness and self-knowledge, balancing the different aspects of their present, past and future. This exploratory and cognitive process is particularly widespread in the university population, which typically must fulfil certain developmental tasks, such as exploring and defining one’s personal and professional identity. Several studies have found that students who pursue an academic path in accordance with their interests are more satisfied with their academic experience, achieve better performance in their studies, and show better self-efficacy in future career decisions. The link between reflexivity and academic satisfaction has not yet been investigated in the literature and it is, therefore, the innovative element in this research piece. This study investigates the role of reflexivity on academic satisfaction among 155 university students in order to fill this gap in the scientific literature on the topic. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to investigate levels of reflexivity and academic satisfaction in the target group of interest. The results show a significant relationship between the two constructs, showing how the dimensions of reflexivity positively impact academic satisfaction, especially authenticity and projectuality.
2023
Italiano
Cremaschi, G., Boerchi, D., Villani, D., Riflessività e soddisfazione accademica negli studenti universitari, <<COUNSELING>>, 2023; 16 (3): 46-57. [doi:10.14605/CS1632303] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/258897]
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