Satisfacción con la vida e intención de ser físicamente activo en estudiantes de la carrera de contabilidad del Instituto Técnico Superior “Alquimia” 2025- 2026.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction and the intention to be physically active among accounting students at the Alquimia Higher Technical Institute during the 2025–2026 period. A quantitative approach was applied, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and a descriptive-correlational scope. The sample comprised 50 students selected through census sampling. Data were collected using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and the Measure of Intentionality to be Physically Active in the University context (MIFAU), along with a sociodemographic questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted in SPSS version 25 using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. The results showed moderately high levels of life satisfaction and a high intention to be physically active among participants. A positive and significant relationship between the two variables was also found, indicating that students with a greater intention to engage in physical activity tended to report higher levels of life satisfaction. It is concluded that attitude toward physical activity is associated with subjective well-being, underscoring the importance of promoting institutional strategies to foster active lifestyles. Keywords: physical activity, life satisfaction, intention to be physically active, student well-being, higher education