Mapping the Pathways: Understanding the Interplay between Research Attitudes and Investigative Skills in Postgraduate Students in Peru

Autor

  • Monica Elisa Meneses-La-Riva Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru
  • Hitler Giovanni Ocupa-Cabrera Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru
  • Carola Claudia Calvo-Gastañaduy Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru
  • Josefina Amanda Suyo-Vega Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru
  • Víctor Hugo Fernández-Bedoya Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2025.2.893.908

Słowa kluczowe:

research attitudes, investigative competencies, research, graduate students, vocation for research, valuation of research

Abstrakt

Aim. Research attitudes and investigative skills are currently recognised as vital factors for student success in both their academic and professional development, particularly in decision-making. Fostering positive research attitudes and enhancing investigative skills play a pivotal role in bolstering students’ academic performance. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between research attitudes and investigative skills among postgraduate university students.

Methods. We conducted a quantitative, basic, descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional, non-experimental study. Our sample comprised 80 master’s students in the field of education, selected through a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method in Peru. We employed two validated instruments for data collection: one assessed research attitudes across three dimensions (research disinterest, research vocation, and research valuation), and the other measured investigative competency with two dimensions (methodological skills and generic skills). The instruments demonstrated high reliability, with respective values of 0.88 and 0.81.

Results. Our findings revealed a moderate correlation between the variables investigated, indicated by a Spearman’s Rho coefficient of 0.595, which was statistically significant at a bilateral level of 0.01. Specifically, we observed correlations of 0.624 in the dimension of research disinterest, 0.569 in research vocation, and 0.538 in research valuation.

Conclusion. The study demonstrates a significant and meaningful link between the dimensions of research attitudes and investigative skills in university students. This underscores the importance of nurturing positive research attitudes and enhancing investigative skills in the context of postgraduate education

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Biogramy autorów

  • Monica Elisa Meneses-La-Riva - Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

    She holds a PhD in Public Management and Governance from Universidad César Vallejo, along with a Master’s in Nursing Care Management and a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. She has 12 years of teaching experience in subjects such as Introduction to Nursing, Anthropology, Global Health, Hospital Assistance, Complementary Medicine, Research Methodology, and Research Projects, with a research focus in Health Sciences. Currently, she is a full-time faculty member at Universidad César Vallejo (Lima Norte Campus) in the Research Directorate and teaches postgraduate research courses at both Universidad César Vallejo and Universidad Peruana Unión. Her professional background includes 25 years of combined experience in clinical, administrative, and educational roles within the hospital sector.

  • Hitler Giovanni Ocupa-Cabrera - Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

    He is a Renacyt Level V Researcher affiliated with Universidad César Vallejo (UCV) and Head of the National Degree Program at UCV. He holds a Bachelor's and a License in Education from Universidad Peruana los Andes, with Master's degrees in Education from UCV and in Research and University Teaching from Universidad Católica de Trujillo. He is a member of the research groups "Virtual Education" and "Humanizing Innovation" at UCV - Lima Norte. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Management and Governance at UCV.

  • Carola Claudia Calvo-Gastañaduy - Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

    She holds a PhD in Education, a Master’s in Science with a focus on University Teaching and Educational Research, and is a biologist and licensed educator specializing in Natural Sciences, with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies at Universidad Nacional de Trujillo and postgraduate studies at Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo and Universidad César Vallejo. She has extensive experience in basic education, non-university higher education, and university-level education. Her expertise includes research, pedagogy, and educational management, and she teaches at the postgraduate level. Additionally, she provides guidance on research projects and reports and is a member of the editorial team for Searching, the journal of the Graduate School at Universidad Católica de Trujillo. She considers herself a resilient, proactive, empathetic, and enterprising woman who enjoys taking on challenges and constantly seeks innovation. She thrives under pressure, is dedicated to achieving her goals, and embraces change.

  • Josefina Amanda Suyo-Vega - Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

    She holds a PhD in Education and a Master’s in University Teaching, both degrees from Universidad Nacional Enrique Guzmán y Valle. She has additional studies in law and scientific research and has presented at both international and national events. She leads the Virtual Education Research Group, which promotes educational research across all levels and modalities. Her scientific output, including articles, books, projects, and mentorships, focuses on education, strategies, innovation, and technology use. She also collaborates on publications with other research groups. Currently, she teaches in the doctoral program in Education.

  • Víctor Hugo Fernández-Bedoya - Universidad César Vallejo, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232, Los Olivos 15314, Lima, Peru

    He holds a PhD in Administration, a Master's in Administration, and a Bachelor's in International Business Administration. He is a researcher in educational and management sciences at Universidad César Vallejo, where he has served as an assistant professor since 2017.

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2025-06-27

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LOCAL CULTURES AND SOCIETIES

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Meneses-La-Riva, M. E., Ocupa-Cabrera, H. G., Calvo-Gastañaduy, C. C., Suyo-Vega, J. A., & Fernández-Bedoya, V. H. . (2025). Mapping the Pathways: Understanding the Interplay between Research Attitudes and Investigative Skills in Postgraduate Students in Peru. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 16(1), 893-908. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2025.2.893.908