Niveles de ansiedad en estudiantes en condición de migración interna de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca durante el período 2024-2025

Abstract

University students experiencing internal migration may develop anxiety due to family separation, social pressure, and academic demands. This study aims to determine the level of anxiety in migrant students from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Cuenca (2024-2025), considering sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, academic cycle, socioeconomic status, and place of origin. The specific objectives include assessing worry/hypersensitivity, physiological anxiety, social concerns, stress, and exam-related anxiety. A quantitative methodology with a descriptive scope and cross-sectional design was employed, using a non-probabilistic convenience sampling approach. Data collection was conducted using the AMAS-C scale, which measures six dimensions of anxiety, along with a sociodemographic questionnaire. The instrument was administered via Google Forms. The results indicate high levels of anxiety, particularly related to exams and social stress. Exam- related anxiety was identified as the primary concern. A relationship between anxiety levels and sociodemographic factors was found, showing that students living alone or with roommates experienced higher levels of anxiety.