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Vol. 6 Núm. 16 (2026): Simbiosis, Revista de Educación y Psicología

Estrategias personales relacionadas con el proceso de autorrealización durante la adultez intermedia en México

Personal Strategies Associated with the Self-Actualization Process During Middle Adulthood in Mexico
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2026-10-01

Introducción: La autorrealización constituye un proceso vital que exige recursos personales para el desarrollo del potencial humano. Objetivo: Comprender las estrategias personales que las personas en la adultez intermedia ponen en práctica en relación con su proceso de autorrealización, a partir de los significados que atribuyen a sus experiencias vitales en Michoacán, México. Método: La investigación asumió un enfoque cualitativo fenomenológico con diseño transversal y una muestra por conveniencia de 12 personas de 30 a 50 años que respondieron entrevistas semiestructuradas. Resultados: Los hallazgos mostraron cuatro estrategias: construcción de logros mediante metas a corto plazo orientadas a la salud, dirección personal desde la aceptación de la historia de vida, conexión interpersonal con redes de apoyo familiar y condicionantes del crecimiento personal como la formación continua. Conclusión: La autorrealización en la adultez intermedia es un propósito de vida claro, vínculos satisfactorios y aprendizajes constantes.

Introduction: Self-actualization constitutes a lifelong process that requires personal resources for the development of human potential. Objective: To understand the personal strategies that individuals in middle adulthood employ in relation to their self-actualization process, based on the meanings they attribute to their life experiences in Michoacán, Mexico. Method: The study adopted a qualitative phenomenological approach with a cross-sectional design and a convenience sample of 12 individuals aged 30 to 50 years who participated in semi-structured interviews. Results: The findings revealed four strategies: achievement building through short-term goals focused on health; personal direction through acceptance of one's life history; interpersonal connection through family support networks; and conditions for personal growth, such as continuing education. Conclusion: Self-actualization during middle adulthood is associated with a clear sense of purpose in life, satisfying relationships, and continuous learning.

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