Multiple intelligences and academic performance in first-semester university students in virtual education

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Keywords:

Virtual education, University student, Multiple intelligences, Academic performance

Abstract

Multiple intelligences have been widely studied; however, their relationship with academic performance in virtual university training has little been explored in Colombia. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the relationship between multiple intelligences and academic performance in virtual education for first-semester university students. The methodology was developed under a quantitative, descriptive-correlational and non-experimental approach. 135 students participated, who completed the Multiple Intelligences questionnaire, whose academic performance was provided by UNAD through the grade centralizer. Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk normality tests and Spearman's rho statistic were applied. The results showed a non-normal distribution and no statistical significance at the 0.01 or 0.05 levels between the variables. It is concluded that there is no statistically significant relationship between multiple intelligences and academic performance. It is suggested to continue researching in this area.

Author Biography

  • Assia Santos Guian Carlos, Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia-UNAD, Corozal, Colombia

    Systems Engineer and Degree in Mathematics Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia. Graduate in Psychology Universidad Internacional de la Rioja. Specialist in Computer Management Corporación Universitaria Remington.  Specialist in Educational Informatics Administration Universidad de Santander. Specialist in Pedagogy for the Development of Autonomous Learning Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia. Master in Neuropsychology and Education Universidad Internacional de la Rioja. Thirteen years of experience as Occasional Teacher Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia. 
      

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Published

2025-01-26

How to Cite

Multiple intelligences and academic performance in first-semester university students in virtual education. (2025). ELECTRONIC JOURNAL POLINORTE: AVANCES EN EDUCACIÓN Y CIENCIA, 1(1), 8/1-8/17. https://revistas.polinorte.edu.co/index.php/avance-educacion-ciencia/article/view/8