Vanesa Pérez-Torres

Vanesa Pérez-Torres
  • Phd Psychology
  • Professor (Assistant) at Rey Juan Carlos University

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Introduction
Associate Professor, Social Psychology, King Juan Carlos University. Research focus on Social Psychology. Their current project are "uses, cyber well-being and digital vulnerabilities in social media" and "online prosocial behavior".
Current institution
Rey Juan Carlos University
Current position
  • Professor (Assistant)
Additional affiliations
September 2008 - present
Rey Juan Carlos University
Position
  • Professor
Description
  • Doctorado: Seminario de Trabajo en Equipos Interdisciplinares. Grado: Psicología; Relaciones Laborales y RRHH; Criminología; Educación Infantil y Primaria.; Marketing; Turismo; Lengua de Signos. Post-Grado: Máster de Formación del Profesorado.
November 2013 - present
Rey Juan Carlos University
Position
  • Profesor Visitante

Publications

Publications (37)
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This paper studies how the experience and perceptions of social media are related to the emission and reception of online prosocial behavior (OPB), using a cross-sectional survey study with 1,299 adolescents. Our results indicated that females and non-binary individuals showed a higher frequency of OPB than males. The use of instant messaging and e...
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The term problematic social media use (PSMU) refers to the interference produced by social networks in everyday life, where online participation is perceived as rewarding and continues despite negative consequences. The constant gratification (peer connection, instant notifications, scrolling, and variable rewards) has negative consequences for the...
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According to recent studies, social media are settings where adolescents construct their identities while engaging in social interactions. In digital spaces, adolescents can interact with, display, and receive feedback about themselves, contributing to the development of a clear and integrated sense of self. This paper reviews the available empiric...
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Abstract: Introduction: The scientific evidence regarding the effects of online social media use on the well-being of adolescents is mixed. In gen-eral, passive uses (receiving, viewing content without interacting) and more screen time are related to lower well-being when compared with active uses (direct interactions and interpersonal exchanges)....
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The need to belong (hereafter, NTB) is a basic human motivation that describes a strong drive to form and maintain a minimum number of meaningful and positive interpersonal relationships (Baumeister & Leary, 1995). Fulfilling this purpose requires seeking frequent and rewarding interaction with others, and such interaction must be stable over time...
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In recent years the tourist overload in some destinations, as well as the emergence of new economic and service models (such as the collaborative economy) and the recent COVID pandemic-19 have increased social sensitivity to the socio-cultural and environmental impacts of tourism. Limits on growth are a constant dimension of the tourism industry th...
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Instagram is a social media network that uses mainly images that offer information on places and tourism. It allows people to explore destinations through content published by family, friends and acquaintances, tourism companies, or by public figures such as travel bloggers or influencers. The objective of this study is to analyse posts on Instagra...
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El objetivo general de esta investigación consiste en analizar el contenido de los vídeos de los youtubers de mayor impacto entre los adolescentes y su relación con la construcción de la identidad. La plataforma YouTube es una de las más utilizadas por los adolescentes españoles, ya que alrededor del 70% de los jóvenes entre 14 y 17 años prefieren...
Conference Paper
INTRODUCCIÓN: Internet se ha convertido en un espacio de interrelación social muy importante para la construcción de la identidad de los adolescentes del siglo XXI (Ahn, 2011; Barker, 2009). La plataforma YouTube es una de las más utilizadas por los adolescentes españoles ya que alrededor del 70% de los jóvenes entre 14 y 17 años prefiere esta red...
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El objetivo principal de esta investigación es conocer la representación social del maltrato entre iguales que realizan un grupo de niños a través de sus dibujos.
Poster
El objetivo principal de esta investigación es conocer la relación entre creencias básicas acerca del mundo, creencias en pseudociencias y bienestar psicológico.
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El uso del humor positivo en el aula tiene múltiples beneficios ya que mejora el autoconcepto y autocontrol del profesorado, la atención, la comunicación y la memoria de los alumnos y favorece un mejor clima de aula que beneficia al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar la experiencia de aprendizaje de un grupo...
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El uso del humor positivo en el aula tiene múltiples beneficios ya que mejora el autoconcepto y autocontrol del profesorado, la atención, la comunicación y la memoria de los alumnos y favorece un mejor clima de aula que beneficia al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar la experiencia de aprendizaje de un grupo...
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People with AIDS remain in today's society as a stigmatized group. However, the content and expression of stereotypes in Europe may be changing thanks to the progress made regarding knowledge about the disease, its treatment and its prevention (Labra, 2015). The main objective of this paper is to describe and compare stereotypes in regard to people...
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BACKGROUND: In the case of workers with disabilities, family support is often essential to gain access to the labor market and achieve personal autonomy and financial independence, in addition to fostering job satisfaction and permanence in the organization. Moreover, the support offered by organizations is particularly valued by workers with disab...
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BACKGROUND: In the case of workers with disabilities, family support is often essential to gain access to the labor market and achieve personal autonomy and financial independence, in addition to fostering job satisfaction and permanence in the organization. Moreover, the support offered by organizations is particularly valued by workers with disab...
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Participation and normalization of people with disabilities in the labor market are related to factors external to the organization as the legal, financial or occupational contexts, as well as factors related to people management in companies: organizational culture, HRM policies and practices, supervision and leadership styles and co-workers relat...

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