Afinidad a la diversidad en estudiantes universitarios: un estudio comparativo

Affinity for diversity is a variable that has gained relevance in research; however, it remains underexplored within university populations. The objective of this study was to identify levels of affinity for diversity among university students and to determine differences in these levels based on sex and the level of violence in their region of residence. A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, and comparative study was conducted. The study sample consisted of 402 university students from northwest Mexico (58% female) aged between 18 and 52 years (Mage = 21.20, SD = 4.75). Results suggest that students exhibit moderate-to-high levels of affinity for diversity; furthermore, it was found that women scored significantly higher in affinity for diversity than their male peers; however, no statistically significant differences were observed based on the level of violence in the region of residence. It is concluded that university students display a favorable predisposition toward individuals with different sociocultural, economic, and sexual backgrounds, which may facilitate the integration of social minorities.