Rafael Menjivar Alas
Estudios previos conciben la orientación vocacional como un enfoque integral que ayuda a las personas a descubrir su camino en el ámbito académico y laboral, con el fin de satisfacer sus necesidades y objetivos personales. Este estudio analizo las propiedades psicométricas del test CHASIDE en estudiantes de ultimo año de bachillerato de los centros educativos públicos de San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Participaron 715 estudiantes con edades que fluctuaron entre los 15y 20 años (M=17.38; SD=1.03). Se analizaron las propiedades psicométricas mediante el análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio respectivamente, y la confiabilidad por consistencia interna mediante el alpha de Cronbach y el omega de McDonald, cuyos resultados aportaron pruebas concluyentes que respaldan la estructura interna del test, y un modelo unidimensional de los factores. Se concluyo que la escala CHASIDE presenta propiedades psicométricas adecuadas adecuadas, lo cual indica que su uso es útil en población hondureña.
Previous studies conceived of vocational guidance as a comprehensive approach that helps individuals discover their path in the academic and professional spheres, in order to satisfy their personal needs and goals. This study used the CHASIDE test as a relevant tool to identify styles and preferences associated with vocational choice processes and to analyze its psychometric properties in graduating high school students from public schools in the city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.715 students participated, with ages ranging from 15 to 20 years (M=17.38; SD=1.03). Psychometric properties were analyzed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability by internal consistency through Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega, whose results provided conclusive evidence supporting the internal structure of the test and a one-dimensional model of the factors. It is concluded that the CHASIDE scale presented adequate psychometric properties for the sample, which indicates that its use is useful in the Honduran population.