Improving Academic Performance in High School Students through Biodecoding: An Integrative Perspective on Emotion, Body and Learning

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María Fernanda Córdova-Chávez
Brynner Joan Pabon-Montoya

Abstract

The challenges of low academic performance among high school students were analyzed from an integrative perspective, considering that not only pedagogical factors influence underachievement but also emotional, family, and transgenerational elements play a role. This study is grounded in theories of emotional intelligence, neuroeducation, and transgenerational systemic approaches. The purpose of the research is to assess whether biodescodification produces significant changes in grade point averages among third-year high school students, applying statistical analysis to highlight the differences. The methodology employed follows a mixed-methods approach, with a field design and a non-probabilistic sample. The results indicate that academic blockages originate in unmanaged emotions, unconscious family loyalties, and unresolved conflicts that symbolically manifest in the student’s behavior. It is concluded that incorporating tools such as biodescodification into educational contexts can enrich the understanding of school-related symptoms and provide more human and profound solutions.

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Córdova-Chávez, M., & Pabon-Montoya, B. (2025). Improving Academic Performance in High School Students through Biodecoding: An Integrative Perspective on Emotion, Body and Learning. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 10(5), 502-515. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2025.5.3487
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Author Biographies

María Fernanda Córdova-Chávez, Psicóloga Independiente - Ecuador

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I am María Fernanda Córdova Chávez, with more than 10 years of professional experience. I began my work journey at a very young age, at 17, working as a teacher while simultaneously pursuing two university degrees, which allowed me to develop great discipline, commitment, and passion for learning. During my youth, I managed to have up to three jobs simultaneously, including stable positions and others under service provision, which enriched my human, pedagogical, and professional vision.

Brynner Joan Pabon-Montoya, Investigador Independiente - Ecuador

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I am Brynner Joan Pabón Montoya, and in my professional career, I have worked as a university and international baccalaureate teacher with a solid track record in higher and secondary education. I possess profound knowledge in scientific research, qualitative and quantitative methodology, as well as in writing and evaluating academic articles. I have served as a tutor for monographs, an external evaluator, and a reviewer for indexed scientific journals. I have participated as a speaker in multiple international congresses and have recognized publications, including a book. Additionally, I have led academic and curricular management processes, excelling in the area of natural sciences and in coordinating community engagement programs. My comprehensive experience positions me as an academic committed to excellence, critical student training, and educational innovation.

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