Collaborative practices as a means of developing resilience in university students in the Andean environment

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the impact of collaborative strategies on strengthening student resilience. It was conducted in 2023 using a quasi-experimental quantitative approach, applying a pretest and posttest design in parallel groups. Eighty students from the Universidad Nacional San Cristóbal de Huamanga, in Ayacucho, participated, equally distributed between experimental and control groups. Data collection was carried out using a survey technique and the Resilience Scale (RS) as an instrument, which measured three key dimensions: conflict resolution, decision-making, and prior experience. The data were processed using Jamovi statistical software and graphically represented using Gaussian curves, allowing for visualization of the favorable shifts in the experimental group's resilience levels. After implementing group sessions based on collaborative practices, the experimental group showed significant improvements in the three dimensions assessed, while the control group showed decreases in their average scores. In conclusion, collaborative practices proved to be an effective pedagogical tool for promoting resilience in Andean educational contexts, strengthening socioemotional skills essential for coping with adverse situations and for the comprehensive academic development of university students.