El espejo universitario: revisión sistemática sobre autoestima y su impacto psicológico en jóvenes
The university mirror: a systematic review on self-esteem and its psychological impact on youthContenido principal del artículo
El estudio analiza la relación entre autoestima y su impacto psicológico en los jóvenes universitarios enfocando el rol que tiene en el bienestar emocional, académico y social. El objetivo fue sintetizar la evidencia empírica sobre las dimensiones y factores asociados con la autoestima. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de trabajos indexados entre 2020 y 2025, según el PRISMA 2020. La muestra final fue de veinticinco estudios, tanto de nivel internacional como nacional, en los que se consideran la autoestima y su efecto en los indicadores psicológicos. Los resultados muestran que una alta autoestima se asocia a una mayor resiliencia, bienestar y rendimiento académico, mientras que una baja autoestima incrementa el riesgo de depresión, ansiedad y conductas disfuncionales. Se concluye que, la autoestima es un factor protector relevante en la salud mental universitaria, su fortalecimiento debe ser incluido dentro de las estrategias de promoción del bienestar psicológico en la juventud.
The study analyzes the relationship between self-esteem and its psychological impact on university students, focusing on its role in emotional, academic, and social well-being. The objective was to synthesize empirical evidence on the dimensions and factors associated with self-esteem. A systematic review was conducted of indexed studies published between 2020 and 2025, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The final sample included twenty-five studies, both international and national, which examined self-esteem and its effect on psychological indicators. The results show that high self-esteem is associated with greater resilience, well-being, and academic performance, while low self-esteem increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and dysfunctional behaviors. It is concluded that self-esteem is a relevant protective factor in university mental health, and its strengthening should be included in strategies for promoting psychological well-being among youth.
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