University organizational diversity. Research applied to students from Colombia and Mexico

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to carry out a comparative analysis to establish the differences and similarities in the valuations of diversity among university students. Method: A cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out with the participation of 693 students from two public universities in Colombia and Mexico whose mean perceptions were tested for differences. The instrument used collected information on the following variables: inclusion, ideation, understanding, treatment, adjustment, power, cohesion, and values. The data were processed using JASP 0.15 software. Results: The main differences between Mexican and Colombian students were found in the variables inclusion and power, while the perception of values was similar in the two countries. Discussion and Conclusions: Mexican students perceive that the levels of inclusion and equal participation are lower, compared to Colombian students. Regarding power, Mexican students perceive the existence of hierarchical structures that must be accepted, compared to the perception of flatter structures in the Colombian scenario.