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Item type:Publication, Validation of the Relational Self-Esteem Scale in Ecuador: Unidimensional Structure and Gender Invariance(Russian Psychological Society, 2026); Morillo, Rocío JátivaBackground. Relational self-esteem — self-worth derived from significant relationships — is central to psychosocial functioning. However, brief measures validated with appropriate methods for ordinal items are scarce in Ecuadorian populations. Objective. To examine the factorial structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, and gender-based measurement invariance of the Relational Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), using a cross-validation approach. Design. Instrumental, cross-sectional study with n=1.478 Ecuadorian adults. The sample was split for cross-validation: 40% (n=591) for EFA and 60% (n=887) for CFA. EFA used a polychoric matrix, ULS extraction, and oblimin rotation; factor retention was guided by parallel analysis. CFA employed WLSMV. Convergent validity was tested against personal self-esteem (RSES), collective self-esteem (CSE), and mental well-being (MHC-SF). Multigroup measurement invariance by gender was assessed (configural, metric, scalar, strict). Results. Parallel analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure with robust factor loadings and an adequate overall model fit. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability. Convergent validity was established through significant positive correlations with measures of self-esteem, core self-evaluations, and mental health. The instrument showed full measurement invariance across genders, meeting all criteria from con" gural to strict levels. Conclusion. The RSE shows a unidimensional structure, adequate reliability, convergent validity, and gender invariance in Ecuadorian adults. Findings support using the total score as a brief, valid indicator of relational self-esteem in this context. © Larzabal-Fernández, A., Mayorga-Lascano, M., Lascano-Arias, G., Valdiviezo Rodríguez, D.C., Játiva Morillo, R., Moreta-Herrera, R., 2026. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Mapping Adolescent Well-Being: A Network Analysis of Subjective and Psychological Well-being in Ecuador(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026-07-24); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Irrupción femenina y narrativas digitales en el periodismo deportivo alternativo: el caso del ecuavóleyIn the Ecuadorian context, ecuavóley is a popular sports practice with a strong territorial presence, but historically excluded from traditional media. Its female version, in particular, has been doubly invisible: because of its condition as a non-institutionalized sport and because it is reproduced in a masculinized media field. This article takes as its object of study a sample of 40 videos selected from more than 1,539 audiovisual content available on YouTube about ecuavóley, all with female participation, published between 2022 and 2024 on three specialized channels. The objective is to analyze how specialized digital narratives configure alternative forms of media representation of sport, with emphasis on the visibility of women. Based on a qualitative methodology, which combines content analysis and critical discourse analysis, and with technical support from artificial intelligence tools for the organization of the corpus, six categories were defined: visibility of female athletes, narrative language, visual resources, audience interaction, contextualization of the event and audiovisual production. The results show a tension between the growing presence of women in these spaces and the persistence of gender stereotypes in discourses. However, emerging practices of alternative sports journalism are also identified, characterized by self-management, community narrative and the resignification of popular sport from the digital margins. © 2026, Universidad Complutense Madrid. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The Double Side of IA: How Automated Decision Making Challenges Confidence and Increases AnxietyArtificial intelligence has begun to permeate managerial decision-making, yet many organizations remain hesitant to rely on algorithms when choices carry significant consequences. To clarify the roots of this hesitation, we conducted a systematic review of 37 peer-reviewed studies published between 1970 and 2024, following the PRISMA-2020 protocol. The evidence was organized into seven interrelated themes spanning technical design, organizational structures, ethical safeguards, and the psychological climate in which managers operate. Results reveal that adoption is driven less by raw performance claims than by the degree of trust managers place in AI tools. That trust rests on three pillars: transparent and reliable system behavior, a clear perception of usefulness and ease of use, and explicit protections against bias. When any pillar is weak, anxiety about ceding control grows, dampening adoption intentions. Drawing these strands together, we propose an integrative framework that pairs cost-efficient, explainable architectures with user-centered training and governance mechanisms. The framework not only lowers technical barriers but also addresses the human and ethical concerns that most often stall implementation. By illuminating how technological, organizational, and psychological factors interact, the study offers a pragmatic roadmap for managers seeking to harness AI while safeguarding stakeholder confidence. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Propiedades psicométricas del European Bullying Intervention Project Questionnaire (EBIPQ) y el European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire (ECIPQ) en una muestra de adolescentes del Ecuador(2025); 7 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Influence of Artificial Intelligence in the Academic Field Within the Context of Higher Education in Ecuador(2026)17 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Inclusive education and psychological wellbeing: Support strategies for students in diverse settingsThis study examines the relationship between inclusive education and psychological wellbeing, emphasizing pedagogical and institutional strategies that promote students’ active participation in diverse educational contexts. The purpose of the research is to analyze the main barriers affecting inclusion and emotional wellbeing in school settings and to identify support strategies with the greatest perceived impact on students’ engagement and retention. A qualitative, hermeneutic-interpretative approach was adopted, based on a documentary review of scientific literature published between 2020 and 2025. Peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and institutional reports were selected from recognized databases such as Scopus, SciELO, ERIC, and IEEE Xplore. The analysis focused on inclusive education, psychological wellbeing, teacher training, socioemotional strategies, and educational policy. The results reveal that the most significant barriers to inclusive education are insufficient teacher training in inclusive and socioemotional practices (reported in 85% of the reviewed studies), the disconnect between pedagogical strategies and students’ psychological needs (78%), and the lack of adaptive educational resources (72%). Additionally, limited emotional support systems and weak institutional policies oriented toward wellbeing contribute to higher levels of demotivation and school dropout, particularly in vulnerable regions. Conversely, strategies such as Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) showed the highest perceived impact, with effectiveness scores of 4.6 and 4.4 out of 5, respectively. The study concludes that inclusive education cannot be achieved without systematically addressing students’ psychological wellbeing. Integrating socioemotional education, strengthening teacher training, and aligning public policies with inclusive and human-centered approaches are essential to fostering equitable, safe, and meaningful learning environments. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive educational models that connect pedagogical, emotional, and institutional dimensions.</jats:p>4 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Tití App, an Interactive Psycho-Pedagogical Recovery Tool: A Pilot Study(2022); The acquisition of reading and writing is a complex and decisive process for the knowledge appropriation of children and their culturalization; similarly, the number of children who do not achieve the expected literacy level for their age and schooling is also a matter of concern. One of the explanations lies in the learning situation, which regularly develops in a classroom. Nowadays, the incorporation of new technologies that include smartphones and tablets as learning-enhancing resources is crucial. Due to the absence of contextualized tools for the Ecuadorian population, Tití application is proposed. It is focused on reducing the errors in children’s reading by solving tasks that are based on the errors determined in the literacy analysis test, TALE, in a contextualized and motivating digital scenario. The user-centered design is the basis for the construction of this tool with characteristics that are specific to Ecuador such as the use of the Spanish language in an Ecuadorian context, navigation on a map of Ecuador, and rescue of endangered endemic animals. This allows children to identify with their environment and engage in the dynamics of the tool. In the research, a repeated measures study design was applied to assess statistically significant differences between a first and second evaluation. A marked decrease in the number of errors in the elements of the TALE test can be observed. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.52 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Predicting Academic Performance in Psychology Students from Their Social Skills Using Classification Algorithms(2023)32 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Digital justice in shaping judicial impartiality through cognitive biases(2025); Anthony Gaon-CajamarcaIntroduction. Digital justice integrates technological tools into judicial processes, thereby improving efficiency and access to justice. However, it also introduces significant challenges related to cognitive biases and judicial impartiality in virtual hearings. Objective. This study aimed to analyze the impact of virtual hearings on procedural rights and judicial impartiality in Ecuador. Materials and methods. A sample of 1,020 first-instance judicial rulings from Quito in 2023 was selected, focusing on constitutional protection actions. Aspects such as the resolution time of cases and the frequency of virtual or hybrid hearings were analyzed and compared to outcomes in second-instance appeals. Results. The findings indicated that virtual hearings increased the average resolution time compared to in-person hearings and led to a rise in cognitive biases due to technological limitations. Conclusions. While digital justice enhances efficiency, it also introduces risks of bias that may affect judicial impartiality. The absence of non-verbal cues and reliance on technology restrict a comprehensive assessment of the parties, particularly impacting vulnerable individuals in virtual hearings.11