En esta sección encontrarás todos los artículos académicos publicados en 2025 por el Grupo de Investigación Psicología Política y Social.

Autores: Guzman, B. A.; Alonzo, M. R.; Llanco, C. A.; Vasquez, J. F. H.
Año: 2025
DOI: 10.5027/psicoperspectivas-vol24-issue3-  fulltext-3451
Resumen: Ante la crisis actual de los proyectos sociales, un reto importante es conocer  las  concepciones  del  desarrollo  entre  sus  actores.  Desde un enfoque cualitativo (entrevistas y talleres), este estudio explora las Representaciones Sociales del Desarrollo (RSD) de 19 usuarios  y  18  implementadores  de  un  proyecto  de  vivienda  térmica  en  una  comunidad  rural  peruana.  El  análisis  temático  reveló   que,   mientras   para   los   usuarios   la   educación   y   la   producciónson   centrales,   los   implementadores   priorizan   la   educación,  la  política  y  los  servicios  esenciales.  A  pesar  de  sus  diferencias,  las  RSD  de  ambos  se  alinean  con  los  enfoques  de  Desarrollo  Humano  y Medios de  Vida  Sostenibles.  Los  usuarios  adoptan  una  visión  pragmática,  centrada  en  la  subsistencia  y  la  igualdad que concuerda con la perspectiva del posdesarrollo en tanto  los  implementadores  tienen  una  visión  más  estructural  e  idealista  que  resalta  la  sostenibilidad  ambiental  y  cultural  con  elementos del sumak kawsay. Estos hallazgos plantean desafíos teóricos,   metodológicos   y   sociopolíticos   para   la   gestión   de   proyectos. El estudio ofrece aportes relevantes para el diseño de políticas  y  programas  que  incluyan  a  las  nuevas  generaciones  frente  a  las  crisis  socioambientales  y  económicas  en  territorios  rurales.

Autores: HERRERA, D. I.; MATOS, L.; GARGUREVICH, R. E.; GOMEZ, M. X.; LIRA, B.; ANAYA, R. H
Año: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2025.2581458
Resumen: University attrition is a multicausal phenomenon that calls for an examination of sociodemographic, institutional, academic and psychological factors. In Peru, regional disparities, the unregulated expansion of universities and high rates of dropout have raised concerns about the considerable loss of valuable human resources. This study adopts a quantitative approach to identify the role of social-interpersonal factors (social skills and social support), as mediated by cognitive-individual ones (goal efficacy and planning), in the development of dropout intentions among university students. The sample included 536 students from eight universities, both public and private, in three regions of Peru. Findings show that students with higher levels of social support and social skills are less likely to develop dropout intentions, particularly when these factors are mediated by goal efficacy and planning. Differences were observed based on sex and region. It is concluded that social-interpersonal factors are strong mitigators of dropout intentions, especially if mediated by cognitive-individual factors. Identifying these underlying psychological factors can help university leaders design multidimensional strategies for student retention. This study will contribute to support public policies and further interventions oriented to reduce the loss of highly educated individuals who could positively transform Peruvian society.

Autores: ESPINOSA, A.; CHAPARRO, H. F.; AMAYA, L. R.; PACHECO, M. A.; CAKAL, H. (Editor); SIRLOPU, D. (Editor); SMITH-CASTRO, V. (Editor).
Año: 2025
DOI: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003282174-3/political-cynicism-relationship-approval-institutions-context-high-salience-corruption-peru-agustin-espinosa-hernan-chaparro-laura-amaya-manuel-pacheco
Resumen: Political Cynicism is a relevant concept to understand the generalised distrust that people have with the political institutions of a society. Specifically, in Peru, political cynicism is an interesting phenomenon considering the widespread corruption problem observed in different actors and political institutions throughout the country. In two quantitative studies, we analyse the psychometric properties of a Political Cynicism scale and its relationship with (1) people’s perception of different public institutions and (2) their voting behaviour in the 2016 general elections. Using data from a nationally representative sample (Study 1 n = 1246 and Study 2 n = 1134) we show that the Political Cynicism scale has a good psychometric fit and is composed of four dimensions that allow a better understanding of the phenomenon and the nature of Political Cynicism as a psychological construct. Finally, different relationships with the approval or disapproval of different political actors and institutions are shown. The results are discussed based on the psychopolitical theory of political distrust, as well as the characteristics of the Peruvian social and political context.