Efectos de la ansiedad en el rendimiento académico y bienestar emocional de los estudiantes universitarios de Latinoamérica.

Abstract

Introduction: Anxiety is a common psychological issue among Latin American university students, affecting both their emotional well-being and academic performance. High levels of anxiety impair attention, adaptation to academic demands, and decision-making abilities. Objective: This review aimed to investigate the effects of anxiety on the emotional well-being and academic performance of Latin American university students, based on a collection of previous studies. Methodology: A literature review was conducted using studies published in repositories such as Web of Science, Redalyc, SciELO, Scopus, and PubMed. Articles in English and Spanish published between 2015 and 2025 were selected, focusing on research variables such as the effects of anxiety on university performance and emotional well-being, specifically in the Latin American student population. Results: The analyzed studies showed a significant association between high anxiety levels and low academic performance. Likewise, anxiety was found to have a negative influence on emotional well-being. Conclusion: In conclusion, the overload of assignments, exams, and both oral and written lessons was found to increase anxiety levels among university students, leading to low academic performance and a negative impact on emotional well-being, as observed in the reviewed studies.