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HUARANJA MONTANO, Max Alejandro et al. Emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and decision-making in engineering students at a Peruvian University. Horizontes Rev. Inv. Cs. Edu. [online]. 2025, vol.9, n.39, pp.2673-2685.  Epub 03-Jul-2025. ISSN 2616-7964.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistahorizontes.v9i39.1077.

Transversal competencies, such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and decision-making, are essential in shaping university students in the 21st century. In this regard, the present research aims to determine the relationship between these competencies in environmental engineering students at a public university in Peru. This study employed a quantitative methodology, with a correlational scope, non-experimental design, and cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 101 students who were administered the TMMS-24 test, the CPC-2 critical thinking questionnaire, and the Melbourne DMQ. The results showed that most students demonstrated adequate levels of emotional intelligence and critical thinking, while the decision-making variable was predominantly at a moderate level. The correlations found were positive and strong between emotional intelligence and critical thinking (rs = 0.424), and between critical thinking and decision-making (rs = 0.477); and weak between emotional intelligence and decision-making (rs = 0.266). It is concluded that these competencies are interrelated, and their development complements the students’ academic and professional profiles. The findings provide empirical evidence that may guide pedagogical strategies aimed at integrating emotional, cognitive, and decision-making competencies into higher education.

Palavras-chave : Emotional intelligence; Critical thinking; Decision-making; University student.

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