Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence
Introduction: The assessment of key competencies for sustainability in higher education shows significant conceptual advances but also important methodological gaps. This systematic review examines how key competencies for sustainability have been assessed and what type of psychometric evidence rece...
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| description | Introduction: The assessment of key competencies for sustainability in higher education shows significant conceptual advances but also important methodological gaps. This systematic review examines how key competencies for sustainability have been assessed and what type of psychometric evidence recent studies report. Methodology: Following the PRISMA 2020 statement and applying strict eligibility criteria, the Scopus, Dimensions, SciELO, Redalyc, and ERIC databases were consulted. The analysis combined a bibliometric study of 294 documents and a final content analysis of 8 studies evaluated using the Cosmin Risk of Bias Checklist. The synthesis of results was developed using a descriptive and comparative approach. Results and discussion: The findings show a predominance in the use of questionnaires and a concentration of validation processes such as reliability and content validity. Structural validity is heterogeneous and, in some cases, limited. Conclusions: Overall, the results underscore the need to strengthen conceptual standardization and diversify assessment strategies beyond self-perception. The main limitation lies in the restriction to five databases. This review was not registered in a public database of protocols. |
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| spelling | revistas.uan.edu.co-article-24572026-08-24T07:51:49Z Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence Evaluación de competencias clave para la sostenibilidad en educación superior: una revisión sistemática de instrumentos y evidencia psicométrica Avaliação das competências-chave para a sustentabilidade no ensino superior: uma revisão sistemática dos instrumentos e das evidências psicométricas Pérez Maldonado, Hugo Adame-Martínez, Salvador Chaparro Salinas, Eva Martha Competencias clave para la sostenibilidad educación superior evaluación cuestionario desarrollo sostenible Competências essenciais para a sustentabilidade ensino superior avaliação questionário desenvolvimento sustentável Key competencies for sustainability higher education assessmen questionnaire sustainable development Introduction: The assessment of key competencies for sustainability in higher education shows significant conceptual advances but also important methodological gaps. This systematic review examines how key competencies for sustainability have been assessed and what type of psychometric evidence recent studies report. Methodology: Following the PRISMA 2020 statement and applying strict eligibility criteria, the Scopus, Dimensions, SciELO, Redalyc, and ERIC databases were consulted. The analysis combined a bibliometric study of 294 documents and a final content analysis of 8 studies evaluated using the Cosmin Risk of Bias Checklist. The synthesis of results was developed using a descriptive and comparative approach. Results and discussion: The findings show a predominance in the use of questionnaires and a concentration of validation processes such as reliability and content validity. Structural validity is heterogeneous and, in some cases, limited. Conclusions: Overall, the results underscore the need to strengthen conceptual standardization and diversify assessment strategies beyond self-perception. The main limitation lies in the restriction to five databases. This review was not registered in a public database of protocols. Introducción: La evaluación de competencias clave para la sostenibilidad en educación superior presenta avances conceptuales significativos, pero también importantes vacíos metodológicos. La presente revisión sistemática examina cómo se han evaluado las competencias clave para la sostenibilidad, y qué tipo de evidencia psicométrica reportan los estudios recientes. Metodología: Siguiendo la declaración PRISMA 2020 y aplicando criterios estrictos de elegibilidad, se consultaron las bases de datos de Scopus, Dimensions, SciELO, Redalyc y ERIC. El análisis combinó un estudio bibliométrico con 294 documentos y un análisis de contenido final de 8 estudios, evaluados mediante el Cosmin Risk of Bias Checklist. La síntesis de resultados se desarrolló mediante un enfoque descriptivo y comparativo. Resultados y discusión: Los hallazgos muestran un predominio en el uso de cuestionarios y una concentración de procesos de validación, como la confiabilidad y la validez de contenido. La validez estructural se muestra heterogénea y, en algunos casos, limitada. Conclusiones: En conjunto, los resultados subrayan la necesidad de fortalecer la estandarización conceptual y diversificar las estrategias evaluativas más allá de la autopercepción. La principal limitación radica en la restricción a cinco bases de datos. Esta revisión no fue registrada en una base de datos pública de protocolos. A avaliação das competências-chave para a sustentabilidade no ensino superior apresenta avanços conceituais significativos, mas também importantes lacunas metodológicas. A presente revisão sistemática examina como as competências-chave para a sustentabilidade têm sido avaliadas e que tipo de evidência psicométrica os estudos recentes apresentam. Seguindo a declaração PRISMA 2020 e aplicando critérios rigorosos de elegibilidade, foram consultadas as bases de dados Scopus, Dimensions, SciELO, Redalyc e ERIC. A análise combinou um estudo bibliométrico com 294 documentos e uma análise de conteúdo de oito pesquisas, os quais foram avaliados por meio da Lista de Verificação de Risco de Viés COSMIN. A síntese dos resultados foi desenvolvida por meio de uma abordagem descritiva e comparativa. Os achados mostram um predomínio no uso de questionários e uma concentração de processos de validação, como a confiabilidade e a validade de conteúdo. A validade estrutural se mostra heterogênea e, em alguns casos, limitada. Em conjunto, os resultados ressaltam a necessidade de fortalecer a padronização conceitual e diversificar as estratégias de avaliação para além da autopercepção. A principal limitação reside na restrição a cinco bancos de dados. Esta revisão não foi registrada em um banco de dados público de protocolos. UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO 2026-08-24 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.uan.edu.co/index.php/papeles/article/view/2457 10.54104/papeles.v19n37.2457 Papeles; Vol. 19 No. 37 (2027): Vol. 19 No. 37 (2027): Volume 19 number 37 (January - June, 2027) Papeles; Vol. 19 Núm. 37 (2027): Vol. 19 Núm. 37 (2027): Volumen 19 número 37 (Enero - junio, 2027) Papeles; v. 19 n. 37 (2027): Vol. 19 Núm. 37 (2027): Volumen 19 número 37 (Enero - junio, 2027) 2346-0911 0123-0670 10.54104/papeles.v19n37 es https://revistas.uan.edu.co/index.php/papeles/article/view/2457/1859 Derechos de autor 2026 Hugo Pérez Maldonado, Salvador Adame-Martínez, Eva Martha Chaparro Salinas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Competencias clave para la sostenibilidad educación superior evaluación cuestionario desarrollo sostenible Competências essenciais para a sustentabilidade ensino superior avaliação questionário desenvolvimento sustentável Key competencies for sustainability higher education assessmen questionnaire sustainable development Pérez Maldonado, Hugo Adame-Martínez, Salvador Chaparro Salinas, Eva Martha Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title | Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title_alt | Evaluación de competencias clave para la sostenibilidad en educación superior: una revisión sistemática de instrumentos y evidencia psicométrica Avaliação das competências-chave para a sustentabilidade no ensino superior: uma revisão sistemática dos instrumentos e das evidências psicométricas |
| title_full | Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title_short | Assessment of Key Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Instruments and Psychometric Evidence |
| title_sort | assessment of key competencies for sustainability in higher education a systematic review of instruments and psychometric evidence |
| topic | Competencias clave para la sostenibilidad educación superior evaluación cuestionario desarrollo sostenible Competências essenciais para a sustentabilidade ensino superior avaliação questionário desenvolvimento sustentável Key competencies for sustainability higher education assessmen questionnaire sustainable development |
| topic_facet | Competencias clave para la sostenibilidad educación superior evaluación cuestionario desarrollo sostenible Competências essenciais para a sustentabilidade ensino superior avaliação questionário desenvolvimento sustentável Key competencies for sustainability higher education assessmen questionnaire sustainable development |
| url | https://revistas.uan.edu.co/index.php/papeles/article/view/2457 |
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