Personal profile
Research Interests
Across the publications, the scholar advances mental health, aging, and clinical psychology through rigorous psychometric validation, meta-analytic synthesis, and qualitative perspectives on aging and neurodegenerative conditions. The work demonstrates a consistent focus on reliable assessment in diverse Latin American contexts (e.g., APGAR for family functioning in Ecuadorian older adults; CES-D invariance by sex in Ecuador) and an emphasis on methodological rigor (CFA, Cronbach’s alpha, reliability meta-analysis, factor analyses) to inform clinical practice, rehabilitation, and policy. Several contributions integrate digital transformations in mental health (digital therapies, telepsychology, online interventions) and emphasize the role of user-centered, culturally contextualized tools for assessment and guidance. Collectively, the research highlights how proper measurement, culturally adapted instruments, and qualitative insights into lived experiences (older adults, caregivers, patients with Alzheimer’s) can enhance diagnosis, intervention design, and care quality in psychology and public health contexts. The impact lies in offering validated instruments, scalable frameworks, and narrative approaches that support evidence-based clinical practice and public health planning in diverse settings.
Key Topics:
- Psychology, Mental Health, Social Well-being & Violence Prevention
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
- Clinical Epidemiology & Public Health
- Older Adults, Alzheimer’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Conditions
- Qualitative Research in Clinical Psychology
- Digital Mental Health Technologies
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Active
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Effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation and cognitive neurorehabilitation in improving brain activity and cognitive performance in older adults with mild and moderate neurocognitive disorder
Fajardo Seminario, J. I. (Col), Campos Sarmiento, N. M. (Col), Chumbay Salazar, N. F. (Col), Quito Calle, J. V. (PI), Muñoz Arteaga, P. A. (Col), Ramirez Coronel, A. A. (Col), Cañizares Abril, L. E. (Col), Auqui Cepeda, F. J. (Student), Pulla Medina, J. D. R. (Student), Medina Rodriguez, S. J. (Student), Cordero Balarezo, M. B. (Col), Quito Carreño, L. S. (Student), Eras Zuarez, J. M. (Student), Poma Morocho, N. A. (Student), Lituma Cando, A. C. (Student), Flores Lapo, D. A. (Student), Dota Gonzalez, T. M. (Student), Palas Galarza, K. M. (Student), Paute Medina, A. A. (Student), Ulloa Astudillo, J. M. (Student), Calle Vera, J. T. (Student), Chuga Villalta, D. A. (Student), Perez Castro, M. M. (Col), Tigre Chitacapa, K. D. (Student), Cherrez Seminario, P. N. (Student) & Merchan Duy, A. S. (Student)
31/03/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dating Violence Among Ecuadorian Adolescents and University Students and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Psychological Intervention with Virtual Reality in Reducing Anxiety, Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Derived from Violence
Cañizares Jarrin, M. L. (Col), Quito Calle, J. V. (Col), Muñoz Arteaga, P. A. (Col), Ramirez Coronel, A. A. (PI), Cañizares Abril, L. E. (Col), Saquicela Ochoa, O. F. (Col), Rodas Flores, D. I. (Col), Mejia Peralta, T. E. (Student), Quinde Siranaula, G. A. (Student) & Sinchi Sinchi, H. F. (External)
26/09/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development of a Serious Game, Using Interactive Educational Technologies and User-Centered Methodologies, to Promote and Prevent Oral Health in Children Aged 7 to 10: Period 2025-2027
Robles Bykbaev, V. E. (Col), Perez Muñoz, A. A. (Col), Almeida Soliz, N. E. (Col), Campoverde Duran, R. A. (Col), Muñoz Arteaga, P. A. (Col), Ramirez Velasquez, M. D. C. (PI), Astudillo Rubio, G. C. (Col), Valarezo Chicaiza, G. D. C. (Col), Cordova Cordova, M. V. (Col), Loja Marin, J. S. (Student), Cabrera Zeas, J. S. (Student), Otavalo Rocano, C. M. (Student), Lituma Parra, C. P. (Student), Moscoso Padilla, M. A. (Student), Ortega Pineda, D. M. (Student), Ramirez Coronel, A. A. (Col), Mendoza Molina, T. (Student), Gonzaga Fernandez, S. N. (Student), Freire Moran, M. P. (Student), Cardenas Caldas, M. D. (Student), Leon Rodas, M. E. (Student), Cabrera Ochoa, K. A. (Student), Mendoza Sotomayor, K. N. (Student), Culcay Guallpa, J. G. (Student), Figueroa Delgado, J. D. (Student), Rojas Carrion, D. A. (Student), León Puchaicela, C. M. (Student), Pucha Zambrano, B. D. (Student), Basantes Guillen, J. D. (Student), Pacheco Bermeo, A. J. (Student), Picon Calle, A. K. (Student), Moscoso Brito, A. D. (Student), Narvaez Zambrano, A. F. (Student), Coronel Delgado, S. E. (Col), Astudillo Gonzalez, A. C. (Col), Davila Arcentales, M. B. (Col), Zambrano Cabrera, A. N. (Student), Amaya Aguilar, E. E. (Student), Auqui Cepeda, F. J. (Student), Avila Valdivieso, K. A. (Student), Freire Murillo, R. A. (Student), Diaz Sanchez, N. E. (Student), Chacha Araujo, J. D. (Student), Tigre Jimbo, R. C. (Student), Pulla Medina, J. D. R. (Student), Medina Rodriguez, S. J. (Student) & Cardenas Lopez, C. M. (Col)
26/09/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development of a Virtual Reality-Based Environment for Learning and Practicing Psychological Interviews, for Psychology Students at the Salesian Polytechnic University, Cuenca Campus
Guerrero Vasquez, L. F. (Col), Chumbay Salazar, N. F. (Col), Cañizares Jarrin, M. L. (Col), Campoverde Duran, R. A. (Col), Quito Calle, J. V. (PI), Muñoz Arteaga, P. A. (Col), Flores, I. (Col), Gonzalez Gonzalez, D. M. (Student), Yunga Jara, P. S. (Student), Peralta Maldonado, J. F. (Student), Proaño Pasan, M. A. (Student), Conde Guallpa, L. G. (Student), Iñiguez Gutierrez, E. J. (Student), Ramirez Coronel, A. A. (Col), Sacaquirin Rivadeneira, C. E. (Student), Loja Villazhiñay, A. K. (Col) & Cordero Balarezo, M. B. (Col)
21/09/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Intervenciones con Neurofeedback para la Epilepsia en Adolescentes y Adultos: Revisión Sistemática Y Metaanálisis de Efectos
Translated title of the contribution :Neurofeedback Interventions for Epilepsy in Adolescents and Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Effects Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Psicología Clínica 5.0: Neurofeedback y Realidad Virtual Tomo I
Translated title of the contribution :Clinical Psychology 5.0: Neurofeedback and Virtual Reality Volume I Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Tríada Crítica en la Vejez: Depresión, Conducta Suicida Y Abuso en el Adulto Mayor
Translated title of the contribution :Critical Triad in Old Age: Depression, Suicidal Behavior, and Elder Abuse Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Análisis Criminológico y Psicológico de los Asesinos Seriales
Translated title of the contribution :Criminological and Psychological Analysis of Serial Killers Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Análisis Estructural de la Personalidad de Mujeres Privadas de Libertad y sus Rasgos Dominantes
Translated title of the contribution :Structural Analysis of the Personality of Women Deprived of Liberty and Their Dominant Traits Research output: Contribution to journal › Article