Análisis de la relación entre las habilidades sociales y las redes de apoyo en adultos jóvenes en un instituto universitario

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing the relationship between social skills and support networks in young adults aged 18 to 25 who are students at a university institute. The study is based on the premise that social skills promote the creation of strong personal bonds and that support networks act as a refuge from difficult situations. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational methodology was used. The sample was non-probabilistic, with 101 university students from different majors and semesters participating. Two standardized instruments were used for data collection: the Social Skills Scale and the MOS Social Support Test for support networks. Both instruments were administered in person, using digital forms, ensuring compliance with fundamental ethical criteria, including confidentiality of information and informed consent. According to the data obtained, more than half of the students (54.5%) have low social skills, compared to 19.8% who have high levels.In contrast, 63.4% of respondents reported perceiving high levels of social support. The relationship between the two variables, social skills and support networks, showed a weak (r = .156) and non-significant (p = .119) correlation.