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Abstract

There is an increasing focus among researchers and educators on diversity in learning patterns (DinL) in the classroom. However, there is a lack of comprehensive frameworks, considering psychosocial factors crucial for inclusion and equality. This study aims to develop and validate an integrative construct of DinL to address this gap. A scale was built measuring the five dimensions of the construct: Coping with Difficulties, Effort, Autonomy, Understanding/Career Interest, and Social/Physical Context. To validate the scale, a study was carried out with a sample of 1,644 students from Complutense University of Madrid, analysing the DinL factorial structure, internal consistency, and validity. Results showed robust internal and external validity, with good values for configural, metric, invariance, and scalar variance. Significant relationships were found between DinL factors, academic performance, and sex. In conclusion, this study offers an optimal scale to assess DinL in the classroom for personalized education, psychosocial inclusion, and equality.

Alternate abstract:

Existe un creciente interés entre investigadores y educadores sobre la diversidad en los patrones de aprendizaje (DenA) en el aula. Sin embargo, falta un marco integral que también considere los factores psicosociales cruciales para la inclusión y la igualdad. Este estudio tiene como objetivo desarrollar y validar un constructo integrador de DenA para abordar esta necesidad. Se construyó una escala para medir las cinco dimensiones que comprenden el constructo: Afrontamiento de Dificultades, Esfuerzo, Autonomía, Comprensión/Interés Profesional, y Contexto Social/Físico. Para validar la escala, se realizó un estudio con una muestra de 1,644 estudiantes de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, analizando la estructura factorial de DenA, la consistencia interna y la validez. Los resultados mostraron una validez interna y externa robusta, con buenos valores para la varianza configuracional, métrica, escalar, e invariancia. Se encontraron relaciones significativas entre los factores de DenA, el rendimiento académico y el sexo. En conclusión, este estudio ofrece una escala óptima para evaluar DenA en el aula para una educación personalizada que favorezca la inclusión psicosocial y la igualdad.

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Title
The Measurement of the Diversity in Learning to Enhance Educational Inclusion and Achievement. Validation of a Scale in Higher Education
Alternate title
La medición de la diversidad en el aprendizaje para mejorar la inclusión y el desempeño educativo. La validación de una escala en la Educación Superior
Publication title
Volume
31
Issue
2
Pages
111-120
Number of pages
11
Publication year
2025
Publication date
Jun 2025
Section
Research Article
Place of publication
Madrid
Country of publication
Madrid
Publication subject
ISSN
1135755X
e-ISSN
21740526
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish; Castilian; English
Document type
Journal Article
Publication history
 
 
Milestone dates
2024-03-07 (Received); 2025-02-11 (Accepted)
ProQuest document ID
3234181101
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/measurement-diversity-learning-enhance/docview/3234181101/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
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Last updated
2025-11-07
Database
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