"Authors","Author full names","Author(s) ID","Title","Year","Source title","Volume","Issue","Art. No.","Page start","Page end","Page count","Cited by","DOI","Link","Affiliations","Authors with affiliations","Abstract","Document Type","Publication Stage","Open Access","Source","EID"
"Chalco-Ccapa I.; Torres-Mamani G.; Morales-García M.; Flores-Saenz A.A.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Paredes-Saavedra M.; Morales-García W.C.","Chalco-Ccapa, Irma (58964848000); Torres-Mamani, Gaby (58965120800); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Flores-Saenz, Alcides A. (58963445100); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Paredes-Saavedra, Maribel (58866642500); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58964848000; 58965120800; 57581368500; 58963445100; 58076423400; 58866642500; 57218322803","Validation and invariance of an Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ-P) in Peruvian Nurses; [Validación e invarianza del Cuestionario de Desempeño Laboral Individual (IWPQ-P) en Enfermeras Peruanas]","2024","Data and Metadata","3","","259","","","","3","10.56294/dm2024259","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189142008&doi=10.56294%2fdm2024259&partnerID=40&md5=1e9ff2f0af7c631711d1bee2ddd5e018","Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Chalco-Ccapa I., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Torres-Mamani G., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Flores-Saenz A.A., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Paredes-Saavedra M., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: performance evaluation is essential to ensure quality healthcare services, especially in the field of nursing. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the factorial structure, reliability, and invariance by sex and age of the work performance scale in Peruvian nurses. Methods: confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the internal structure of the scale, and psychometric properties including reliability and convergent validity were determined. Additionally, factorial invariance was evaluated according to participants’ sex and age. Results: the CFA supported the structure of three factors (Task Performance, Counterproductive Behaviors, Contextual Performance) and showed adequate and stable psychometric properties for a 12-item version (: χ2 = 231,09, df = 78; CFI = 0,97, TLI = 0,96, RMSEA = 0,06 (90 % CI: 0,05-0,06), and SRMR = 0,03). Strict factorial invariance was demonstrated for both sex and age, and adequate internal consistency was found for each dimension, as well as convergent validity. Conclusions: the work performance scale, in its 12-item version (IWPQ-P), is a valid and reliable measure for evaluating work performance in Peruvian nurses. Its factorial invariance by sex and age makes it a useful tool for future research and practical applications in nursing performance evaluation. © 2024; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85189142008"
"Ticona-Chino R.M.; Torres-Cruzate E.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García M.; Flores-Paredes A.; Morales García W.C.","Ticona-Chino, Ruth M. (59698879400); Torres-Cruzate, Eric (59698670800); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Flores-Paredes, Alcides (57298365100); Morales García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59698879400; 59698670800; 58076423400; 57581368500; 57298365100; 57218322803","Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Sleep Quality in COVID-19 Patients in Primary Care Centers; [Hábitos alimentarios, actividad física y calidad de sueño en pacientes con covid-19 en centros de atención primaria]","2023","Seminars in Medical Writing and Education","2","","202","","","","0","10.56294/mw2023202","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105000232161&doi=10.56294%2fmw2023202&partnerID=40&md5=af509c93effc156ee18c167c1b636e02","Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Ticona-Chino R.M., Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Torres-Cruzate E., Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Flores-Paredes A., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Morales García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: since its emergence in December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by SARS-CoV-2, has posed an unprecedented global challenge, deeply affecting public health and various aspects of daily life. The primary objective of this study was to explore how lifestyle factors impact the recovery and overall well-being of patients, highlighting the need to integrate improvement strategies into treatment and recovery plans. Method: we adopted a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design, selecting a non-probabilistic sample of convenience comprising 345 adults diagnosed with COVID-19. Participants, aged between 18 and 60 years, were evenly distributed across highland and coastal regions. We used questionnaires to assess eating habits, physical activity (using the IPAQ), and sleep quality (using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). Results: it was found that 52,8 % of participants had inadequate eating habits, while 94,2 % exhibited low physical activity. Additionally, 60,9 % of subjects reported poor sleep quality. No statistically significant relationship was found between eating habits and physical activity (p > 0,234), nor between these factors and sleep quality (p > 0,169). Conclusions: the research reveals a concerning trend towards inadequate eating habits and low levels of physical activity among COVID-19 patients, which, combined with poor sleep quality, could compromise their recovery and quality of life. © 2023; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105000232161"
"Caceres-Ravelo K.E.; Huanqui-Aliaga K.-K.B.H.; Adriano-Rengifo C.E.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García W.C.","Caceres-Ravelo, Karina E. (59493309300); Huanqui-Aliaga, Kay-Keyla B. H. (59493159800); Adriano-Rengifo, Cristian E. (57366425000); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59493309300; 59493159800; 57366425000; 58076423400; 57218322803","Factorial validation and invariance of the Academic Procrastination Scale in Colombian students","2024","BMC Psychology","12","1","790","","","","1","10.1186/s40359-024-02310-7","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85213552523&doi=10.1186%2fs40359-024-02310-7&partnerID=40&md5=eb5d362d9ec5ae3434682f11455ec98a","Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Caceres-Ravelo K.E., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Huanqui-Aliaga K.-K.B.H., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Adriano-Rengifo C.E., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: Academic procrastination is an increasingly pertinent issue among university students, impacting their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and emotional well-being. However, brief assessment tools for timely intervention are scarce, especially in the Colombian context. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the academic procrastination scale and analyze its relationship with mental health and life satisfaction. Methods: A total of 805 Colombian university students were selected through convenience sampling. Their ages ranged from 17 to 35 years, with an average age of 20.4 years (SD = 3.0). Results: The findings reveal a modified two-factor structure of the scale, with adequate fit indices (χ2 = 65.65, df = 13, p <.001; CFI =.96, TLI =.93, RMSEA =.07 (90% CI.06 −.09), SRMR =.03) and loadings above.50. Furthermore, both factors of the scale exhibited high reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients greater than.80. The scale was also found to be gender invariant. Lastly, academic procrastination correlates positively with mental health and negatively with life satisfaction, while mental health relates negatively to life satisfaction. Conclusion: The Modified Academic Procrastination Scale (EPA-C) demonstrates adequate psychometric properties and is gender-invariant for assessing academic procrastination among Colombian university students. Moreover, it has an impact on the mental health and life satisfaction of these students. © The Author(s) 2024.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85213552523"
"Cunza-Aranzábal D.F.; Vilchez Julón J.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.; Morales-García W.C.","Cunza-Aranzábal, Denis Frank (57657039700); Vilchez Julón, Juanito (59698069500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","57657039700; 59698069500; 58076423400; 57218322803","Psychometric analysis of the Test Anxiety Questionnaire in schoolchildren; [Análisis psicométrico del Cuestionario de Ansiedad ante los Exámenes en escolares]","2024","Seminars in Medical Writing and Education","3","","610","","","","0","10.56294/mw2024610","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105000401770&doi=10.56294%2fmw2024610&partnerID=40&md5=4424af6b02c2f9965dfcee2f55252fd8","Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; EP Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión., Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Cunza-Aranzábal D.F., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Vilchez Julón J., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L., EP Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión., Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Test anxiety is a disproportionate emotional response to an assessment in an academic context due to feelings of rejection, underachievement, fear, discomfort and worry about possible negative outcomes. The objective was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Test Anxiety Questionnaire (CAEX in Spanish) in Peruvian high school students aged between 11 and 17 years (M = 14,03, SD = 1,8). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed, and the results confirmed the factorial structure of the CAEX distributed in 4 factors. The goodness-of-fit indices were acceptable (χ2 = 2791,87, p = 0,000, CFI = 0,928, TLI = 0,925, RMSEA = 0,051, SRMR = 0,062) and showed that the CAEX presents discriminant validity (p > 0,05). It is concluded that the CAEX has adequate psychometric properties and is suitable for future research related to the mental health of high school students. © 2024; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105000401770"
"Escalante-Zúñiga I.J.; Pérez-Flores E.; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Escalante-Zúñiga, Irene J. (60417209200); Pérez-Flores, Elizabeth (60416841900); Cabanillas-Chávez, María Teresa (57822090000); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","60417209200; 60416841900; 57822090000; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57218322803","Burnout as a Predictor of Job Satisfaction in Peruvian Nurses: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement","2026","Nursing Reports","16","2","63","","","","0","10.3390/nursrep16020063","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105031072786&doi=10.3390%2fnursrep16020063&partnerID=40&md5=29b422e92d56e08c9d181f2f9bcead3a","Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Escalante-Zúñiga I.J., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Pérez-Flores E., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Background: Burnout and job satisfaction are widely studied phenomena within the field of occupational health, particularly among nursing professionals exposed to high work demands. Work engagement has been identified as a potential mediator that may buffer the negative effects of burnout on job satisfaction. However, in the Peruvian context, empirical evidence on this relational dynamic remains limited. Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among Peruvian nurses using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. Methods: An explanatory study was conducted with a sample of 230 Peruvian nurses (M = 41.22, SD = 11.65). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results: Burnout showed significant negative correlations with work engagement (r = −0.47, p < 0.01) and job satisfaction (r = −0.41, p < 0.01), while work engagement was positively associated with job satisfaction (r = 0.79, p < 0.01). The structural model demonstrated a good fit (CFI = 0.96, TLI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.06, and SRMR = 0.04). The model also indicated solid overall fit and revealed a significant indirect effect of burnout on job satisfaction through engagement, accounting for approximately 24% of the variance in engagement and 80% of the variance in job satisfaction. Conclusions: The findings confirm that work engagement fully mediates the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among Peruvian nurses, serving as a key protective psychosocial resource. These results reinforce the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model and highlight the importance of implementing organizational interventions aimed at strengthening work engagement as a strategy to improve satisfaction and well-being in demanding healthcare settings. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105031072786"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Flores-Paredes A.; Morales-García M.; Gutierrez-Caballero F.N.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Flores-Paredes, Alcides (57298365100); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Gutierrez-Caballero, Fernando N. (59652813500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 57298365100; 57581368500; 59652813500","Influence of Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Job Performance with AI in Nurses; [Influencia de la actitud hacia la inteligencia artificial (IA) en el desempeño laboral con IA en enfermeras]","2025","Data and Metadata","4","","221","","","","7","10.56294/dm2025221","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85218761263&doi=10.56294%2fdm2025221&partnerID=40&md5=b916cad1f760aa898088c141a3afeeb5","Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Instituto Superior Adventista de Misiones, Misiones, Argentina; Universidad Adventista del Plata, Entre Ríos, Argentina","Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Flores-Paredes A., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Gutierrez-Caballero F.N., Instituto Superior Adventista de Misiones, Misiones, Argentina, Universidad Adventista del Plata, Entre Ríos, Argentina","AI has revolutionized the workplace, significantly impacting the nursing profession. Attitudes toward AI, defined as workers’ perceptions and beliefs about its utility and effectiveness, are critical for its adoption and efficient use in clinical settings. Factors such as age, marital status, and education level may influence this relationship, affecting job performance. This study examines the influence of attitude toward AI on job performance with AI among Peruvian nurses, while also assessing how sociodemographic characteristics moderate this relationship. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with a sample of 249 Peruvian nurses aged 24 to 53 years (M = 35,58, SD = 8,3). Data were collected using two validated scales: the Brief Artificial Intelligence Job Performance Scale (BAIJPS) and the Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence Scale (AIAS-4). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression were applied. A significant positive correlation was found between attitude toward AI and job performance with AI (r = 0,43, p < 0,01). Age (β =-0,177, p < 0,05), divorced marital status (β =-8,144, p < 0,01), and having a bachelor’s degree (β =-3,016, p < 0,05) were negatively associated with job performance, while being from the Selva region had a positive effect (β = 4,182, p < 0,05). A favorable attitude toward AI positively influences nurses’ job performance, highlighting the need for interventions that enhance AI perception. Age, marital status, and education moderate this relationship, suggesting AI adoption strategies should be tailored to different demographic groups. © 2025; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85218761263"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Flores-Paredes A.; Pascual-Mariño J.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Flores-Paredes, Alcides (57298365100); Pascual-Mariño, Jai (59003163100); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 57298365100; 59003163100; 57581368500","Influence of Self-Efficacy in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Anxiety Toward AI Use on AI Dependence Among Peruvian University Students; [Influencia de la autoeficacia en el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) y la ansiedad hacia el uso de la IA en la dependencia de la IA entre estudiantes universitarios peruanos]","2025","Data and Metadata","4","","210","","","","13","10.56294/dm2025210","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85218785278&doi=10.56294%2fdm2025210&partnerID=40&md5=acf6c563c9e9073a02796810983a7434","Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Flores-Paredes A., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Peru; Pascual-Mariño J., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has transformed the way students interact with technological tools, creating new challenges related to self-efficacy, anxiety, and AI dependence. Self-efficacy refers to one’s confidence in their ability to use AI, while AI-related anxiety pertains to the fear or concern when interacting with these systems. These variables can influence technological dependence, affecting academic performance and emotional well-being. Objective: this study aims to examine the influence of self-efficacy in AI use and anxiety toward AI on AI dependence among Peruvian university students. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 528 Peruvian university students aged 18 to 37 years (M = 19,00, SD = 3,84). Scales were used to measure AI self-efficacy, anxiety toward AI, and AI dependence. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were applied to identify predictors of technological dependence. Results: the results showed that AI self-efficacy was positively correlated with AI anxiety (r = 0,43, p <,01) and AI dependence (r = 0,61, p <,01). Anxiety also significantly correlated with AI dependence (r = 0,71, p <,01). Multiple regression analysis revealed that both AI anxiety (β = 1,131, p <,001) and AI self-efficacy (β = 0,610, p <,001) predicted AI dependence. Additionally, business administration students exhibited greater dependence compared to students from other fields (β = 1,025, p <,05). Conclusions: students with higher self-efficacy in AI use tend to utilize AI more frequently but also experience greater anxiety and dependence on AI. Educational interventions should focus on reducing AI-related anxiety to prevent excessive dependence, especially among students. © 2025; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85218785278"
"Yufra-Urrutia D.M.; Méndez-Zavaleta E.E.; Conde-Rodríguez I.A.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García W.C.","Yufra-Urrutia, Daysi M. (59697938600); Méndez-Zavaleta, Esther E. (59699201100); Conde-Rodríguez, Isaac A. (59353719500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59697938600; 59699201100; 59353719500; 58076423400; 57218322803","Influence of the Strength of Faith, Emotional Intelligence, and Post-COVID-19 Psychological Well-being in Peruvian Adults; [Influencia de la Fuerza de la Fe, la Inteligencia Emocional y el Bienestar Psicológico Post-COVID-19 en Adultos Peruanos]","2025","Seminars in Medical Writing and Education","4","","669","","","","1","10.56294/mw2025669","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105000421547&doi=10.56294%2fmw2025669&partnerID=40&md5=839dac8c3c434cc0e866131baaa5e68c","Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Yufra-Urrutia D.M., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Méndez-Zavaleta E.E., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Conde-Rodríguez I.A., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","The strength of faith and emotional intelligence can be predictors of good mental health in survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic in sociocultural contexts such as Peru. This study aims to explore the influence of the strength of faith and emotional intelligence on psychological well-being in Peruvian adults post-COVID-19. A total of 390 adults (Mean: 39,36; SD: 13,91) participated, responding to the Santa Clara Religious Faith Strength Questionnaire, Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, and Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5). The instruments showed good structural validity and adequate reliability levels (>,70). The strength of faith has a significant and positive effect on psychological well-being (β = 0,23; p < 0,05). Emotional intelligence has a significant and negative effect on psychological distress (β =-0,53; p < 0,05) and a significant and positive effect on psychological well-being (β = 0,48; p < 0,05). The overall model fit indices indicate favorable and acceptable indicators (RMSEA = 0,031; CFI = 0,990; TLI = 0,989). This study highlights the positive influence of the strength of faith and emotional intelligence on the psychological well-being of COVID-19 survivors. These findings underscore the importance of considering the spiritual dimension and the development of emotional skills in recovery and psychological support efforts. © 2025; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105000421547"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 57581368500","Adaptation and Validation of a Self-Assessment Work Performance Scale for Nursing Staff; [Adaptación y validación de una Escala de Autoevaluación del Desempeño en el Trabajo en el personal de enfermería]","2024","Data and Metadata","3","","423","","","","2","10.56294/dm2024423","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85203491008&doi=10.56294%2fdm2024423&partnerID=40&md5=cef4f00b02638f2b72501384d4aba7f3","Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: work performance in nursing is crucial for the effectiveness of health services and the quality of patient care. Factors affecting this performance include work motivation, organizational culture, institutional support, and working conditions. The need for accurate tools to measure work performance in specific contexts, such as nursing in Peru, is imperative, especially given the increased demands and pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: this study aims to adapt and validate a Short Version of the Self-Assessment Work Performance Scale for Peruvian nursing staff, ensuring its relevance and psychometric accuracy in this specific context. Method: an instrumental design was used with convenience sampling, selecting 409 Peruvian nurses (M=20,22, SD=2,6). The scale, composed of 10 items, was adapted to Spanish and evaluated through confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability measures such as Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega were employed, along with invariance analysis to ensure the scale’s consistency across sexes. Results: the factor structure confirmed the construct validity of the scale with a good fit in the unifactorial models (χ² = 139,820, df = 35, p <,001, CFI = 0,94, TLI = 0,93, RMSEA = 0,07, SRMR = 0,03). Reliability was high, with Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega of 0,92 for the general model. The scale demonstrated full measurement invariance across sexes, reinforcing its applicability in gender-divided populations. Conclusions: the scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing work performance in nursing staff in Peru. Its ability to adequately reflect the specific conditions and challenges of this professional group ensures its utility in the continuous improvement of health service quality and effective management of nursing staff in diverse and demanding contexts. © 2024; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85203491008"
"Mamani M.C.; Martínez J.F.; Llico R.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Mamani, Margoth Ccari (58968557600); Martínez, Jhosset Flores (58967441900); Llico, Raquel Chilón (58968338800); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58968557600; 58967441900; 58968338800; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57218322803","Association between cardiovascular risk and maternal perception of BMI in Peruvian schoolchildren","2024","Frontiers in Public Health","12","","1277157","","","","1","10.3389/fpubh.2024.1277157","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189290799&doi=10.3389%2ffpubh.2024.1277157&partnerID=40&md5=07c18fa4122668bd41aa08ef01af748b","Escuela Profesional de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigados Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Mamani M.C., Escuela Profesional de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Martínez J.F., Escuela Profesional de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Llico R.C., Escuela Profesional de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigados Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: In the modern era, the maternal perception of children’s nutritional status has emerged as a critical area of study, given its potential influence on nutritional interventions and long-term child health. The relationship between this perception and children’s Body Mass Index (BMI) by age is particularly intriguing, as it may reveal discrepancies between perception and reality. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate Peruvian mothers’ perception of their children’s Body Mass Index (BMI) in relation to age and to determine how this perception associates with the children’s cardiovascular risk. The study also analyzed sociodemographic factors that might influence this perception. Methods: The study included 130 mothers of schoolchildren aged 5 to 11 from a school in Lima. Mothers’ perceptions of their children’s weight were assessed using pictograms, and sociodemographic characteristics were collected through a questionnaire. Weight and height measurements were taken to calculate BMI, and waist circumference was measured to classify cardiovascular risk. Results: A total of 57.4% of the schoolchildren presented with excess malnutrition, and 51.5% of the mothers incorrectly classified the actual BMI/Age of their children (kappa 0.11; p ≤ 0.05). Additionally, it was found that the schoolchild’s age is associated with the mother’s failure to accurately perceive her child’s weight (OR 1.59). Lastly, there was a significant association between maternal perception and cardiovascular risk (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant discrepancy between maternal perception and the actual nutritional status of children, which can increase cardiovascular risk. It is necessary to implement intervention and education strategies targeted at parents to enhance the recognition and management of childhood overweight and obesity. Copyright © 2024 Mamani, Martínez, Llico, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Morales-García, Rivera-Lozada and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85189290799"
"Damiano-Aulla F.; Raqui-Rojas J.; Álvarez-Manrique V.D.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García W.C.","Damiano-Aulla, Flor (58963764100); Raqui-Rojas, Jeydi (58963547600); Álvarez-Manrique, Víctor D. (58866642400); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58963764100; 58963547600; 58866642400; 58076423400; 57218322803","Validation of an Organizational Climate Scale in health workers; [Validación de una Escala de Clima Organizacional en trabajadores de salud]","2024","Data and Metadata","3","","257","","","","0","10.56294/dm2024257","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189106125&doi=10.56294%2fdm2024257&partnerID=40&md5=e0af33ff0ab3a72762c8a9ed60028ee0","Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Damiano-Aulla F., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Raqui-Rojas J., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Álvarez-Manrique V.D., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: organizational climate is a key factor in employee performance and satisfaction. In this study, the validity and reliability of an organizational climate scale in agroindustrial companies in Peru was examined. Objective: to analyze the psychometric properties of an organizational climate scale adapted to Peruvian Spanish. Methods: A methodological study was carried out. Demographic data were collected, as well as responses to an organizational climate questionnaire. Results: the data were analyzed using confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA). The reliability of the instrument was high (α = 0,92). However, the factor loadings of several items were not adequate, so a unidimensional model was tested, then a model with adequate factor loadings, and finally an optimal model. In this last 9-item model, the fit was optimal, and the factor loading was adequate for all items. Conclusion: overall, the organizational climate scale demonstrated good reliability and validity in this context of agroindustrial companies in Peru. However, some items needed to be revised to improve the scale’s accuracy. These findings provide a valuable tool for measuring the organizational climate in these types of companies and pave the way for future research in this field. © 2024; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85189106125"
"Portillo R.M.; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García M.","Portillo, Rose Mary (59698463900); Cabanillas-Chávez, María Teresa (57822090000); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","59698463900; 57822090000; 57218322803; 58076423400; 57581368500","The Social Impact of Postgraduate Education in Nursing; [El impacto social de la formación de postgrado en enfermería]","2023","Seminars in Medical Writing and Education","2","","201","","","","0","10.56294/mw2023201","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105000228950&doi=10.56294%2fmw2023201&partnerID=40&md5=c1db26f9cc1955e253bce0a40950e03e","Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Portillo R.M., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: postgraduate education plays a key role in the professional development of nursing, providing advanced knowledge, specialized skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. This level of education not only enhances clinical practice but also significantly contributes to research and the generation of new knowledge. In a globalized world, nursing demands highly trained professionals who integrate theory, practice, and research to create a positive societal impact. Objective: To analyze the significance of postgraduate education in nursing from the perspective of its social impact, based on scientific evidence. Method: an integrative review was conducted, selecting 10 scientific articles from the Scielo and Redalyc databases, based on the inclusion criteria: publications in indexed journals in Spanish, Portuguese, or English, from the period 2008-2022. Conclusion: postgraduate education in nursing has a significant social impact by fostering scientific production, the development of specialized skills, and critical reflection on the science of care. It is concluded that nurses with master’s and doctoral degrees represent a highly qualified human resource, particularly in the areas of research and teaching. © 2023; Los autores.","Review","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105000228950"
"Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Collantes-Vargas A.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Collantes-Vargas, Alejandra (58568914400); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58076423400; 58568914400; 57218884914; 57218322803","Development and validation of a scale for streaming dependence (SDS) of online games in a Peruvian population","2023","Frontiers in Psychology","14","","1184647","","","","4","10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1184647","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85170399996&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyg.2023.1184647&partnerID=40&md5=829e96e0a85d8ae9e362e2f025622ef5","Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Collantes-Vargas A., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: Addiction to online video game streaming has become one of the most appealing ways to occupy leisure time and is one of the most popular activities. The satisfaction it provides and the time invested in it are two of the main reasons why it is preferred. However, despite the clear benefits that this activity offers, in some cases, excessive use can lead to personal and/or family problems or abuse. Objective: The objective of the study was to develop and validate a scale to measure potential traits of dependence on online game streaming. The participants were 423 Peruvian adults aged between 18 and 47 years (M = 22.87, SD = 5.02). The Streaming Dependence Scale (SDS) was developed based on a literature review, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted. Results: The scale showed adequate internal consistency (α, CR, ω, and H > 80). Confirmatory analysis confirmed the one-dimensional structure (χ2 = 10.250, df = 5; p = 0.068; CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.05). Conclusion: The brief SDS is a valid and reliable measure that can be used as a useful tool to identify and evaluate streaming dependence. Copyright © 2023 Sairitupa-Sanchez, Collantes-Vargas, Rivera-Lozada and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85170399996"
"Calizaya-Rios D.D.; Mamani Quispe E.D.; Ylachoque Aquima L.L.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Mamani-Benito O.","Calizaya-Rios, Daniel David (59964174000); Mamani Quispe, Evelyn Doris (59963957000); Ylachoque Aquima, Lizbeth Lidia (59963049100); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Mamani-Benito, Oscar (57210338040)","59964174000; 59963957000; 59963049100; 58076423400; 57210338040","New Predictors of Future Expectations in Peruvian University Students: A Study Conducted in Post-Pandemic Times; [Nuevos predictores de las expectativas de futuro en estudiantes universitarios peruanos: estudio realizado en post-pandemia]","2025","Psiquemag","14","2","e140110","","","","1","10.18050/psiquemag.v14i1.3375","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105009089479&doi=10.18050%2fpsiquemag.v14i1.3375&partnerID=40&md5=86027befa687472e04c34508e0b56475","Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru","Calizaya-Rios D.D., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Mamani Quispe E.D., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Ylachoque Aquima L.L., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Mamani-Benito O., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru","The health crisis had negative repercussions on the university experience. Therefore, the aim was to determine if satisfaction with studies, academic self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence predict future expectations in Peruvian university students. Predictive study involving 1650 university students of both sexes, aged between 18 and 42, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. Participants were recruited from private and state universities in the three regions of Peru (Coast, Highlands, and Jungle). Among the faculties they belong to are business sciences, health, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and others. Data were collected through four scales with adequate psychometric properties, and data analysis involved modeling through structural equations. The model showed a good fit to the data: χ2 = 471.743, p < .001, df = 183, CFI = .994, TLI = .993, RMSEA = .056, SRMR = .020. These results support hypotheses, indicating that satisfaction with studies has a positive effect on future expectations (β = .30, p < .001), as does emotional intelligence (β = .27, p < .001) and academic self-efficacy (β = .29, p < .001). Satisfaction with studies, academic self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence predict the future expectations of Peruvian university students. These results have implications for the administrative body responsible for the well-being of the university population in Peru. © 2025, Cesar Vallejo University. All rights reserved.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105009089479"
"Morales-García W.C.; Vallejos M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Vallejos, María (54907871700); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 54907871700; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57581368500","Depression, professional self-efficacy, and job performance as predictors of life satisfaction: the mediating role of work engagement in nurses","2024","Frontiers in Public Health","12","","1268336","","","","47","10.3389/fpubh.2024.1268336","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184937211&doi=10.3389%2ffpubh.2024.1268336&partnerID=40&md5=8a45c5d09d59c094cc73dc41f2a11b22","Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas (SOCIA), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Business Sciences Unit, Graduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Posgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas (SOCIA), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Vallejos M., Business Sciences Unit, Graduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Posgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: The life satisfaction and job performance of nursing professionals are affected by a multitude of factors, including work engagement, self-efficacy, and depression. The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model provides a theoretical framework to explore these relationships. Objective: Our study aimed to analyze the primary goal of this research, which is to examine the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between depression, professional self-efficacy, job performance, and their impact on life satisfaction in nurses, using the JD-R theory as a guide. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 579 participants aged between 21 to 57 years (M = 39, SD = 9.95). Mediation analysis was used to examine the influence of depression, self-efficacy, and job performance on work engagement, and in turn, its effect on life satisfaction. Results: Findings indicated that work engagement plays a crucial mediating role between depression, self-efficacy, job performance, and life satisfaction. Interventions to increase work engagement could assist nurses in better managing depression and improving their performance and life satisfaction. Conclusions: Our study highlights the need for workplace policies and strategies that foster work engagement and self-efficacy among nurses while effectively managing job demands to prevent depression. Moreover, these findings underscore the importance of the JD-R theory to understand and improve nurses' job satisfaction and performance, and suggest areas for future research, including exploring other potential factors and applying these findings across different contexts and cultures. Copyright © 2024 Morales-García, Vallejos, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Morales-García, Rivera-Lozada and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85184937211"
"Morales-García W.C.; Muñante-Subauste Y.Y.; Sairitupa Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Cunza Aranzábal D.F.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Muñante-Subauste, Yovanna Ysabel (58946101400); Sairitupa Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Cunza Aranzábal, Denis Frank (57657039700)","57218322803; 58946101400; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57657039700","Psychometric properties of the reading self-efficacy scale in Peruvian students aged 10 to 16 years","2024","Frontiers in Education","9","","1234268","","","","5","10.3389/feduc.2024.1234268","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188190830&doi=10.3389%2ffeduc.2024.1234268&partnerID=40&md5=77ecc0600ed7d1b29a6740bc5cfc1006","Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Facultad de educación, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Muñante-Subauste Y.Y., Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Facultad de educación, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru; Cunza Aranzábal D.F., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru","Background: Reading self-efficacy is a key factor for students’ academic performance and motivation and given the low reading performance of Peruvian students compared to the average, it is crucial to understand and improve their reading self-efficacy. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Reading Self-Efficacy Scale in a Peruvian sample. Methodology: Using a sample of 560 students aged 10 to 16 (M = 13.5, SD = 1.93), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and gender-specific invariance analysis were conducted. Results: A two-dimensional, second-order model was taken into consideration. Significant differences were discovered in gender invariance, suggesting that the scale is comparable between the genders. Conclusion: The validation of the Reading Self-Efficacy Scale in the Peruvian context provides a useful tool to assess and develop Peruvian students’ reading self-efficacy, with implications for professional practice and educational policy. Copyright © 2024 Morales-García, Muñante-Subauste, Sairitupa Sanchez, Morales-García, Rivera-Lozada and Cunza Aranzábal.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85188190830"
"Lucchini-Paredes J.J.; Flores-Paredes A.; Pilco-Pezo J.; Peralta-Eugenio G.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Soto-Casquero P.; Morales-García W.C.","Lucchini-Paredes, Jessica J. (60600009200); Flores-Paredes, Alcides (57298365100); Pilco-Pezo, Josue (59354966300); Peralta-Eugenio, Gutember (57406696400); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Soto-Casquero, Patricia (60600788400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","60600009200; 57298365100; 59354966300; 57406696400; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 60600788400; 57218322803","Translation and Validation of a Youth Self-Rated Insomnia Scale (YSIS) for Peruvian Adolescents","2026","Healthcare (Switzerland)","14","8","973","","","","0","10.3390/healthcare14080973","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105036803542&doi=10.3390%2fhealthcare14080973&partnerID=40&md5=95c5084ac2496124be1bbb6ab4a42911","Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno, 21001, Peru; Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Lucchini-Paredes J.J., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Flores-Paredes A., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno, 21001, Peru; Pilco-Pezo J., Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Peralta-Eugenio G., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Soto-Casquero P., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Background: Adolescent insomnia is a public health concern associated with affective disturbances, poor academic performance, and cardiometabolic risk. In Peru, nighttime screen use, psychosocial stressors, and social inequalities intensify its impact; however, brief, validated screening instruments remain limited. Objective: To translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Youth Self-rated Insomnia Scale (YSIS) in Peruvian adolescents, examining its internal structure, reliability, and invariance across sex. Methods: An instrumental study was conducted with 300 students aged 13 to 17 years (M = 15.02; SD = 1.07). Descriptive statistics were calculated, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed using a robust estimator. Reliability was assessed through Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonald’s omega (ω), and average variance extracted (AVE). Factorial invariance by sex was examined at the configural, metric, scalar, and strict levels. Results: The unidimensional model demonstrated adequate fit (χ2 = 44.55, df = 18, p < 0.001; CFI = 0.97; TLI = 0.95; RMSEA = 0.07; SRMR = 0.04), with factor loadings ranging from 0.47 to 0.76, high internal consistency (α = 0.86; ω = 0.81), and AVE = 0.51. Although the two-factor model showed acceptable global fit indices, it revealed insufficient AVE in one factor (AVE = 0.40) and a high inter-factor correlation (r = 0.93), suggesting a lack of discriminant validity. Factorial invariance across sex was supported at all evaluated levels. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the YSIS demonstrates a unidimensional structure, adequate internal consistency, and factorial invariance across sex, supporting its use as a brief screening tool in clinical and school settings, as well as in epidemiological studies among Peruvian and Latin American adolescents. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105036803542"
"Ricalde-Castillo Y.; Celis-Mendoza M.; Morales-García M.; Huancahuire-Vega S.; Calizaya-Milla Y.E.; Saintila J.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Morales-García W.C.","Ricalde-Castillo, Yanela (58610732300); Celis-Mendoza, Milagros (58611089700); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Huancahuire-Vega, Salomón (26029901600); Calizaya-Milla, Yaquelin E. (57224073223); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58610732300; 58611089700; 57581368500; 26029901600; 57224073223; 57218343762; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218322803","Sociodemographic Factors, Mental Health, and Emotional Eating Associated With Concern for COVID-19 Contagion in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study","2023","Journal of Primary Care and Community Health","14","","","","","","11","10.1177/21501319231200400","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171808953&doi=10.1177%2f21501319231200400&partnerID=40&md5=ca657671d8719cbba74d58ce180b5041","Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Clínica Good Hope, Miraflores, Lima, Peru; Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru","Ricalde-Castillo Y., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Celis-Mendoza M., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Huancahuire-Vega S., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Calizaya-Milla Y.E., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Saintila J., Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Clínica Good Hope, Miraflores, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Objective: To determine the association between sociodemographic factors, stress, depression and anxiety, emotional eating, and concern about COVID-19 contagion in first and second-line Peruvian nurses. Methodology: The study was cross-sectional and conducted with 500 Peruvian nurses of both sexes, over 18 years of age. Validated questionnaires were used to measure sociodemographic aspects, concern about COVID-19, generalized anxiety, depression, self-perceived stress, and emotional eating. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to analyze the factors affecting concern about COVID-19 contagion. Results: The multiple linear regression analysis showed that stress, being between the ages of 18 and 29 years, being male, being from the coastal region or the jungle region, having a bachelor’s degree, severe anxiety, and severe depression were associated with higher concern about COVID-19. On the other hand, having more than 5 to 10 years of experience and more than 10 years of experience, low emotional eating, and non-emotional eating were negatively associated with concern. This model explained 44.05% of the variability among the participating nurses. Conclusion: These findings provide resources for future research on the comprehensive well-being of nursing staff by exploring various sociodemographic aspects and mental conditions associated with greater concern about COVID-19. Meanwhile, years of experience and emotional eating behavior were associated with lower concern about COVID-19. Future studies could incorporate this information to preserve the mental and physical health of nurses in the face of potential occupational threats. © The Author(s) 2023.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85171808953"
"Rosero Solís A.E.; Cisneros Chávez Y.M.; Genotti Sanabria I.; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T.; Morales-García M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García W.C.","Rosero Solís, Ana Elizabeth (59697614400); Cisneros Chávez, Yessenia Mercedes (59699096100); Genotti Sanabria, Isabel (59697833200); Cabanillas-Chávez, María Teresa (57822090000); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59697614400; 59699096100; 59697833200; 57822090000; 57581368500; 58076423400; 57218322803","Work Stressors and Their Relationship with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in Ecuador, Peru, and Paraguay; [Estresores laborales y su relación con la depresión, la ansiedad, el estrés y la satisfacción laboral en enfermeras de Ecuador, Perú y Paraguay]","2023","Seminars in Medical Writing and Education","2","","203","","","","0","10.56294/mw2023203","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105000343076&doi=10.56294%2fmw2023203&partnerID=40&md5=bcc01f5f0c72c7b744273b0283d236c2","Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Rosero Solís A.E., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Cisneros Chávez Y.M., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Genotti Sanabria I., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Cabanillas-Chávez M.T., Unidad de Postgrado de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: nurses working in hospital environments face a high workload and constant exposure to stressful situations, making them vulnerable to psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as reduced job satisfaction. Previous studies have demonstrated that work stressors can deteriorate psychological well-being and lower the quality of patient care, impacting both patient safety and nurse retention. However, there is limited research addressing this issue in Ecuador, Peru, and Paraguay, highlighting the need to investigate how work stressors influence nurses’ mental health and job satisfaction in these countries. Objective: to analyze the relationship between work stressors and levels of anxiety, depression, stress, and job satisfaction among nurses in Ecuador, Peru, and Paraguay. Method: a cross-sectional study with an explanatory design was conducted using structural equation modeling. A total of 300 nurses from public hospitals in Lima (Peru), Guayaquil (Ecuador), and Paraguay participated in the study. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used to assess mental health, the SL-SPC scale measured job satisfaction, and the Nursing Stress Scale identified work-related stressors. Results: the structural model demonstrated an acceptable fit (CFI = 0,914, RMSEA = 0,049, SRMR = 0,078), confirming the hypotheses: work stressors showed a positive relationship with stress (β = 0,53, p < 0,01), anxiety (β = 0,49, p < 0,01), and depression (β = 0,49, p < 0,01), and a negative relationship with job satisfaction (β =-0,27, p < 0,01). Conclusions: the findings confirm that work stressors have a significant impact on nurses’ mental health, increasing anxiety, stress, and depression. Additionally, these stressors were found to reduce job satisfaction, although to a lesser extent. The implementation of stress management strategies and workplace policies aimed at promoting nurses’ well-being is recommended, particularly in hospital settings with limited resources. © 2023; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105000343076"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57581368500","Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of an Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence Scale (AIAS-4) among Peruvian Nurses","2024","Behavioral Sciences","14","6","437","","","","13","10.3390/bs14060437","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85196859961&doi=10.3390%2fbs14060437&partnerID=40&md5=6da75c0213f91791ebf3ad07bcb3edaf","Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Club de Conquistadores, Orión, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Km 19, Carretera Central, Lima, 15033, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Club de Conquistadores, Orión, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Escuela Profesional de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Km 19, Carretera Central, Lima, 15033, Peru","Background: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various aspects of daily life has sparked growing interest in understanding public attitudes toward this technology. Despite advancements in tools to assess these perceptions, there remains a need for culturally adapted instruments, particularly in specific contexts like that of Peruvian nurses. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the AIAS-4 in a sample of Peruvian nurses. Methods: An instrumental design was employed, recruiting 200 Peruvian nurses. The Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence in Spanish (AIAS-S), a cultural and linguistic adaptation of the AIAS-4, involved data analysis using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and invariance tests. Results: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) confirmed a unidimensional factor structure with an excellent model fit (χ2 = 0.410, df = 1, p = 0.522, CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.00, SRMR = 0.00). The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (α = 0.94, ω = 0.91). Tests of invariance from configural to strict confirmed that the scale is stable across different demographic subgroups. Conclusions: The AIAS-S proved to be a psychometrically solid tool for assessing attitudes toward AI in the context of Peruvian nurses, providing evidence of validity, reliability, and gender invariance. This study highlights the importance of having culturally adapted instruments to explore attitudes toward emerging technologies in specific groups. © 2024 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85196859961"
"Huamán-Tapia E.; Almanza-Cabe R.B.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Flores-Paredes A.; Morales-García W.C.","Huamán-Tapia, Elbert (58553212100); Almanza-Cabe, Robinson B. (58504385300); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Flores-Paredes, Alcides (57298365100); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58553212100; 58504385300; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57298365100; 57218322803","Critical Thinking, Generalized Anxiety in Satisfaction with Studies: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in Medical Students","2023","Behavioral Sciences","13","8","665","","","","12","10.3390/bs13080665","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85169073293&doi=10.3390%2fbs13080665&partnerID=40&md5=c7ddc4382286a1096b54e9e6a39ba22e","Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Escuela Profesional Gestión Pública y Desarrollo Social, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua, 18001, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru; South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, 15046, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Puno, 21001, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru","Huamán-Tapia E., Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Almanza-Cabe R.B., Escuela Profesional Gestión Pública y Desarrollo Social, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua, 18001, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, 15046, Peru; Flores-Paredes A., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno, Puno, 21001, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15001, Peru","Background: The academic and emotional challenges faced by medical students can affect critical thinking and may also contribute to the development of increased generalized anxiety. Similarly, critical thinking and generalized anxiety can impact study satisfaction through the mediating mechanism of academic self-efficacy. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the mediating role of academic self-efficacy between critical thinking and generalized anxiety in study satisfaction among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional and explanatory study was conducted involving 259 Peruvian medical students aged between 18 and 35 (M = 20.29, SD = 2.84). The evaluation was based on self-reported questionnaires covering critical thinking, generalized anxiety, academic self-efficacy, and study satisfaction. Furthermore, a structural equation modeling (SEM) and mediation approach was employed to examine the relationships between variables. Results: The results showed an adequate fit of the model [χ2 (87) = 155, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.93, TLI = 0.92, RMSEA = 0.05 (CI: 0.04–0.07), SRMR = 0.07], demonstrating the impact of critical thinking and generalized anxiety. It was confirmed that academic self-efficacy has a positive effect on study satisfaction. Moreover, the mediating role of academic self-efficacy was confirmed between critical thinking and study satisfaction, as well as between generalized anxiety and study satisfaction. Conclusions: Due to the high academic load on medical students, academic self-efficacy plays a mediating role in the relationship between critical thinking, generalized anxiety, and satisfaction with studies. The development of educational strategies will help to promote critical thinking and academic self-efficacy, as well as provide support to students with generalized anxiety, to enhance study satisfaction. © 2023 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85169073293"
"Bardales-Caman I.; Asto-Campos P.; Morales-García M.; Richard-Pérez D.W.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.","Bardales-Caman, Isaac (60760671100); Asto-Campos, Pamela (60761611700); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Richard-Pérez, Daniel W. (60761235200); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400)","60760671100; 60761611700; 57581368500; 60761235200; 57218322803; 58076423400","Cultural Adaptation and Structural Validation of the Short-Form Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire in Peruvian Nurses with Musculoskeletal Symptoms","2026","Healthcare (Switzerland)","14","14","2044","","","","0","10.3390/healthcare14142044","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105045911602&doi=10.3390%2fhealthcare14142044&partnerID=40&md5=5c89b0bd5566bcb94a9bfac85b927678","Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru","Bardales-Caman I., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Asto-Campos P., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Richard-Pérez D.W., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru","Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are common among nursing staff and may affect functionality, psychological well-being, and work performance. Brief, culturally adapted, and psychometrically sound instruments are needed to characterize musculoskeletal risk in occupational settings. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and examine the structural validity and internal reliability of the abbreviated version of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire in Peruvian nurses with musculoskeletal symptoms. Methods: An instrumental, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 170 Peruvian nurses. The Spanish-adapted version of the ÖMSQ-12S was administered. Descriptive statistics, corrected item-total correlations, confirmatory factor analysis using the robust maximum likelihood estimator, internal reliability through Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability, convergent validity through average variance extracted, and discriminant validity using the Fornell–Larcker criterion were analyzed. Results: The original three-dimensional 12-item model showed inadequate fit: χ2(51) = 276.301, CFI = 0.713, TLI = 0.628, RMSEA = 0.161, and SRMR = 0.190. Due to low and divergent factor loadings, a refined 11-item, four-factor solution was evaluated: functionality/satisfaction, fear-avoidance, psychological aspects, and characteristics of the musculoskeletal problem. This model showed better fit: χ2(37) = 58.190, CFI = 0.971, TLI = 0.957, RMSEA = 0.058, and SRMR = 0.039. Reliability was adequate across all factors (α = 0.773–0.893; CR = 0.779–0.895). Convergent validity was acceptable in most dimensions, although discriminant validity was limited between psychological aspects and characteristics of the musculoskeletal problem. Conclusions: The ÖMSQ-11S showed preliminary evidence of structural validity and internal reliability in Peruvian nurses with musculoskeletal symptoms. However, its use as a predictive tool or universal occupational screening instrument requires further studies with longitudinal designs, more heterogeneous samples, and external clinical or occupational criteria. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105045911602"
"Cabrera-Aguilar E.; Zevallos-Francia M.; Morales-García M.; Ramírez-Coronel A.A.; Morales-García S.B.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García W.C.","Cabrera-Aguilar, Elard (58556689600); Zevallos-Francia, Margarita (58556656400); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Ramírez-Coronel, Andrés Alexis (57217383392); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58556689600; 58556656400; 57581368500; 57217383392; 58085174600; 58076423400; 57218322803","Resilience and stress as predictors of work engagement: the mediating role of self-efficacy in nurses","2023","Frontiers in Psychiatry","14","","1202048","","","","147","10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1202048","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85169295852&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyt.2023.1202048&partnerID=40&md5=9f98a86c9870457ca431b71aaeee07a2","Unidad de Posgrado en Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Posgrado en Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Nursing Career, Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues Campus, Cañar, Ecuador; Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador; Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Cabrera-Aguilar E., Unidad de Posgrado en Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Zevallos-Francia M., Unidad de Posgrado en Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Posgrado en Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Ramírez-Coronel A.A., Nursing Career, Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues Campus, Cañar, Ecuador, Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: Nurses face high levels of stress and work demands, which can affect their work engagement and psychological well-being. Resilience and self-efficacy have been identified as important resources to improve nurses’ adaptation and work engagement. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between resilience and stress on work engagement in Peruvian nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected from a sample of 459 nurses. Self-report questionnaires were administered to measure self-efficacy, resilience, stress, and work engagement. SEM analyses were performed to examine the relationship between these variables, and a mediation analysis was conducted to evaluate the role of self-efficacy as a mediator in the relationship between resilience, stress, and work engagement. Results: The results indicated a positive relationship between resilience, self-efficacy, and work engagement, as well as a negative relationship between stress and work engagement. Additionally, self-efficacy mediated the relationship between resilience and work engagement, as well as the relationship between stress and work engagement in nurses. Conclusion: Personal resources such as self-efficacy are a key factor in the relationship between resilience (work resources), stress (work demands), and work engagement of Peruvian nurses. Strengthening self-efficacy and resilience can improve work engagement and personal satisfaction of nurses. Hospital administrators and nursing managers should consider the importance of resilience, stress, work engagement, and self-efficacy in registered nurses and develop effective strategies to improve them. This can have a positive impact on the quality of care provided to patients and on the job satisfaction of nurses. Copyright © 2023 Cabrera-Aguilar, Zevallos-Francia, Morales-García, Ramírez-Coronel, Morales-García, Sairitupa-Sanchez and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85169295852"
"Alomia-Padilla B.; Alvarez-Guzman C.; Alvarez-Guzman A.; Morales-García M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Álvarez-Manrique V.; Paredes-Saavedra M.; Morales-García W.C.","Alomia-Padilla, Boris (58866195900); Alvarez-Guzman, Cesar (58866424500); Alvarez-Guzman, Angely (58866424600); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Álvarez-Manrique, Víctor (58866642400); Paredes-Saavedra, Maribel (58866642500); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58866195900; 58866424500; 58866424600; 57581368500; 58076423400; 58085174600; 58866642400; 58866642500; 57218322803","Sociodemographic Factors, Work Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Quality of Work Life, and Their Association with Work Performance in Peruvian Health Workers; [Factores Sociodemográficos, Motivación Laboral, Inteligencia Emocional, Calidad de Vida Laboral y su Asociación con el Desempeño Laboral en Trabajadores de la Salud del Perú]","2023","Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia - Serie de Conferencias","2","","565","","","","4","10.56294/sctconf2023565","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184277005&doi=10.56294%2fsctconf2023565&partnerID=40&md5=b41a6b568b80f5a423196258db115199","Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud. Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento académico de enfermería, obstetricia y farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Alomia-Padilla B., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Alvarez-Guzman C., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Alvarez-Guzman A., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud. Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento académico de enfermería, obstetricia y farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Álvarez-Manrique V., Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Paredes-Saavedra M., Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Introduction: This study addresses the influence of Emotional Intelligence (EI), work motivation, and quality of work life on the performance of health workers in Peru. Considering the relevance of these variables in clinical contexts, especially during stressful situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The aim was to determine how these sociodemographic and psychosocial factors are associated with work performance in this sector. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, using a random sample of health workers from a significant hospital, with a minimum calculated sample size of 110 professionals. The tools used included the Quality of Life Scale, the Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Work Motivation Scale, and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire. Results: The results showed higher participation of health workers between the ages of 28 and 37. A significant correlation was found between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and work performance (r = 0,398, p < 0,01), as well as between quality of work life and work performance (r = 0,484, p < 0,01). However, work motivation did not show a significant correlation with performance (r = 0,099, p > 0,05). Additionally, the variables of being female and working in the care area were significantly related to better work performance. Conclusion: The study concludes that work performance in the health sector is positively influenced by Emotional Intelligence and quality of work life. These findings highlight the importance of emotional support, cooperation, and communication in health environments, as well as recognition through non-monetary incentives. This comprehensive approach may be key to improving productivity and the quality of patient care in health facilities. © Autor(es); 2023.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85184277005"
"Quinteros-Durand R.; Almanza-Cabe R.B.; Morales-García W.C.; Mamani-Benito O.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Puño-Quispe L.; Saintila J.; Saavedra-Sandoval R.; Paredes A.F.; Ramírez-Coronel A.A.","Quinteros-Durand, Ronald (58691418500); Almanza-Cabe, Robinson B. (58504385300); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Mamani-Benito, Oscar (57210338040); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Puño-Quispe, Lucy (58196226400); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762); Saavedra-Sandoval, Renán (58690860300); Paredes, Alcides Flores (57298365100); Ramírez-Coronel, Andrés Alexis (57217383392)","58691418500; 58504385300; 57218322803; 57210338040; 58076423400; 58196226400; 57218343762; 58690860300; 57298365100; 57217383392","Influence of servant leadership on the life satisfaction of basic education teachers: the mediating role of satisfaction with job resources","2023","Frontiers in Psychology","14","","1167074","","","","16","10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1167074","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85176394892&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyg.2023.1167074&partnerID=40&md5=517a45dc5d5681fedf06260c12935641","Unidad de Posgrado en Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional Gestión Pública y Desarrollo Social, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Posgrado en Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Derecho y Humanidades, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad César Vallejo, Tarapoto, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno, Peru; Nursing Career, Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues Campus, Cañar, Ecuador; Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador; Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador","Quinteros-Durand R., Unidad de Posgrado en Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Almanza-Cabe R.B., Escuela Profesional Gestión Pública y Desarrollo Social, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Unidad de Posgrado en Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Mamani-Benito O., Facultad de Derecho y Humanidades, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Puño-Quispe L., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, Peru; Saintila J., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru; Saavedra-Sandoval R., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad César Vallejo, Tarapoto, Peru; Paredes A.F., Escuela Profesional de Educación Física, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno, Peru; Ramírez-Coronel A.A., Nursing Career, Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues Campus, Cañar, Ecuador, Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador","Background: Life satisfaction is essential for teachers’ work performance and student learning. Additionally, servant leadership has been shown to be one of the best leadership practices as it promotes employee well-being and satisfaction. Moreover, satisfaction with job resources acts as a mediator in the relationship between servant leadership and life satisfaction by influencing individual and collective performance in the organization. Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the mediating role of satisfaction with job resources in the relationship between servant leadership and life satisfaction. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and explanatory. 620 teachers aged between 20 and 62 years (M = 35 and SD = 9.49) participated in the study. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to measure life satisfaction, service leadership, and job resource satisfaction through the use of questionnaires. Results: The results indicated that the model obtained an adequate fit, χ2 = 2,658, df = 551, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.941, TLI = 0.936, RMSEA = 0.079, SRMR = 0.070. The results confirm the positive influence of leadership on satisfaction with resources and life satisfaction. Additionally, a positive influence of satisfaction with job resources on life satisfaction was observed. Moreover, the mediation of job resources in servant leadership and life satisfaction was confirmed. Conclusion: Servant leadership, supported by satisfaction with job resources, can reduce effort and associated costs, stimulate personal growth and learning, and improve the well-being of teachers. Copyright © 2023 Quinteros-Durand, Almanza-Cabe, Morales-García, Mamani-Benito, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Puño-Quispe, Saintila, Saavedra-Sandoval, Paredes and Ramírez-Coronel.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85176394892"
"Estela-Delgado B.; Montenegro G.; Paan J.; Morales-García W.C.; Castillo-Blanco R.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.; Saintila J.","Estela-Delgado, Bertha (58098502100); Montenegro, Gilmer (58098005900); Paan, Jimmy (58098107200); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Castillo-Blanco, Ronald (57462311900); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset (58076423400); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762)","58098502100; 58098005900; 58098107200; 57218322803; 57462311900; 58076423400; 57218343762","Personal well-being and financial threats in Peruvian adults: The mediating role of financial well-being","2023","Frontiers in Psychology","13","","1084731","","","","11","10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1084731","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85147808004&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyg.2022.1084731&partnerID=40&md5=8e633fa88a443cb37cf460dc592573ba","Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento de Gestión del Aprendizaje, Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru","Estela-Delgado B., Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Montenegro G., Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Paan J., Unidad de Administración, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Unidad de Salud Pública, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Castillo-Blanco R., Departamento de Gestión del Aprendizaje, Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Saintila J., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Peru","Crises negatively affect the economy of a country, increasing financial risk, as they affect work activities and the well-being of the population. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of financial well-being in the relationship between personal well-being and financial threats. A predictive cross-sectional study was conducted. The variables analyzed were personal well-being, financial threats, and financial well-being. A total of 416 Peruvian adults from the three regions of Peru participated. The mean age was M = 35.36, SD = 8.84, with a range of 19–62 years. To represent the statistical mediation model, a structural equation model (SEM) was used. The analysis showed that the variables were significantly related (p < 0.001). The theoretical model indicated a perfect mediation, also obtaining a good fit, χ2(168) = 394.3, CFI = 0.931, RMSEA = 0.057, SRMR = 0.062. The study showed that personal well-being serves as a basis for promoting financial well-being and this contributes to the reduction of financial threats. Copyright © 2023 Estela-Delgado, Montenegro, Paan, Morales-García, Castillo-Blanco, Sairitupa-Sanchez and Saintila.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85147808004"
"Curo-Huacani M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Peralta-Eugenio G.; Morales-García M.; Ilyés R.-J.; Morales-García W.C.","Curo-Huacani, Moises (60162422500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Peralta-Eugenio, Gutember (57406696400); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Ilyés, Róbert-János (60162447800); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","60162422500; 58076423400; 57406696400; 57581368500; 60162447800; 57218322803","Adaptation and Validation of a Spanish Writing Self-Efficacy Scale in Quechua-Speaking Peruvian Basic Education Students","2025","Behavioral Sciences","15","10","1418","","","","0","10.3390/bs15101418","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105020243145&doi=10.3390%2fbs15101418&partnerID=40&md5=b39f18ce26ad061be813794d80a3fcf3","Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Ñaña, Lima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Ñaña, Lima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, ÑañaLima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Ecumene Doctoral School, Faculty of Reformed Theology and Music, Babeș–Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 400084, Romania; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, ÑañaLima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru","Curo-Huacani M., Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Ñaña, Lima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Ñaña, Lima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Peralta-Eugenio G., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, ÑañaLima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru; Ilyés R.-J., Ecumene Doctoral School, Faculty of Reformed Theology and Music, Babeș–Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 400084, Romania; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, ÑañaLima, Lurigancho-Chosica, 15464, Peru","Background: Writing self-efficacy is a central construct in educational research, grounded in Bandura’s social cognitive theory. However, most available instruments have been developed in Western and urban contexts, which limits their applicability to indigenous bilingual populations, such as Quechua-speaking students in Peru. The absence of validated scales in these contexts hinders the accurate assessment of writing self-efficacy and the implementation of educational strategies tailored to their linguistic and cultural needs. Objective: This study aimed to adapt and validate the Writing Self-Efficacy Scale (QEWSE) for Quechua-speaking students in basic education in Peru, ensuring its structural validity and reliability. Methods: An instrumental study was conducted with a sample of 265 secondary school students (50.6% female, 49.4% male), using convenience sampling. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to evaluate the structure of the instrument. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Results: The four first-order factor model (Ideation, Skills, Usage, and Self-Regulation) showed adequate fit indices (CFI = 0.92; TLI = 0.91; RMSEA = 0.05 [90% CI: 0.05–0.06]; SRMR = 0.05). However, the high inter-factor correlations (≥0.85) suggest the relevance of a second-order model, which demonstrated a reasonable fit (CFI = 0.92; TLI = 0.91; RMSEA = 0.06; SRMR = 0.05), supporting the interpretation of writing self-efficacy as a global construct. The scale showed high reliability across all factors (α and ω ranged from 0.74 to 0.90). Conclusions: The QEWS-S demonstrates strong psychometric properties for assessing writing self-efficacy among Quechua-speaking students. The hierarchical second-order model offers a more accurate theoretical and empirical representation, allowing for the reporting of an overall self-efficacy score while also providing specific scores for each dimension. These results support its use in bilingual and culturally diverse contexts and lay the groundwork for future research aimed at further examining discriminant validity and developing pedagogical interventions focused on strengthening students’ confidence and writing skills. © 2025 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105020243145"
"Pilco-Pezo J.; Paredes-Saavedra M.; Morales-García M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Pilco-Pezo, Josue (59354966300); Paredes-Saavedra, Maribel (58866642500); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59354966300; 58866642500; 57581368500; 58076423400; 57218884914; 57218322803","Translation and Validation of a Team Viability Scale for Peruvian Workers","2025","Administrative Sciences","15","3","79","","","","0","10.3390/admsci15030079","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105001049444&doi=10.3390%2fadmsci15030079&partnerID=40&md5=6528745cdbf43320f464ab7c46fd8b3b","Escuela Posgrado de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, 21101, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Productos Unión, Departamento de Psicologia, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14002, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru","Pilco-Pezo J., Escuela Posgrado de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Paredes-Saavedra M., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Juliaca, 21101, Peru; Morales-García M., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Productos Unión, Departamento de Psicologia, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14002, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 00051, Peru","Background: Team viability, understood as the ability to adapt and collaborate effectively over time, is a key concept in organizational literature. In Peru, where changes are constant, culturally adapted tools are needed for its measurement. Objective: To translate and validate a team viability scale for Peruvian workers. Methods: An instrumental design was used with 290 public sector employees (M = 34.61; SD = 9.2). The translation followed a cultural adaptation process, and validity was assessed through descriptive, correlational, and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure with excellent fit indices (CFI and TLI > 0.99, RMSEA and SRMR < 0.01). The scale showed high invariance across gender and good internal consistency (α = 0.90). Conclusions: The validated scale is a reliable tool for measuring team viability in Peru. Its implementation can enhance human resource management and improve collaboration in the public sector. © 2025 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105001049444"
"Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57218322803","Adaptation and Validation of the 8-Item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-8) in Peruvian School Adolescents","2026","Behavioral Sciences","16","2","269","","","","0","10.3390/bs16020269","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105031158401&doi=10.3390%2fbs16020269&partnerID=40&md5=57f34f9396b99be3dab9768bcdc82351","Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Unidad de Psicología, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Dirección General de Investigación, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Background: Depression, anxiety, and stress are common disorders among school adolescents, affecting their emotional well-being and academic performance. In Peru, there is a lack of brief, validated instruments to detect these symptoms in educational settings, which limits timely intervention. Objective: To adapt and validate the Spanish version of the 8-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-8) in Peruvian school adolescents. Methods: A total of 801 Peruvian adolescents between 11 and 18 years of age (M = 14.04; SD = 1.54) participated. An instrumental design was used, including translation and cultural adaptation of the DASS-8. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability estimates (α and ω), and factorial invariance testing by sex, stage of adolescence, type of institution, and place of residence were conducted. Results: The model showed excellent fit (χ2 = chi-square)(17) = 48.000, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.99, Tucker–Lewis Index (TLI) = 0.98, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = 0.05, and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) = 0.01. The subscales demonstrated high reliability: Depression (α = 0.90; ω = 0.90), Anxiety (α = 0.90; ω = 0.90), and Stress (α = 0.87; ω = 0.87), with an overall α of 0.95. Strict invariance was supported by gender and type of institution, and scalar invariance was supported across stages of adolescence and place of residence. Conclusions: The Spanish DASS-8 is a valid, reliable, and useful tool for screening emotional symptoms in Peruvian school adolescents. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the psychometric properties of the DASS-8 in Latin American school adolescents. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105031158401"
"Pascual-Mariño J.; Morales-García M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Mamani-Benito O.; Mamani P.G.R.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García W.C.","Pascual-Mariño, Jai (59003163100); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Mamani-Benito, Oscar (57210338040); Mamani, Percy G. Ruiz (57205690423); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","59003163100; 57581368500; 58076423400; 57210338040; 57205690423; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57218322803","Psychometric Properties of a Short Academic Motivation Scale (SAMS) in Medical Students","2024","Behavioral Sciences","14","4","316","","","","2","10.3390/bs14040316","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85191368073&doi=10.3390%2fbs14040316&partnerID=40&md5=844f7304433acf70eb80b86688915a41","Unidad de Ciencias Humanas y Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Unidad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Escuela de Enfermería, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Lima, 15457, Peru; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, 15457, Peru; Facultad de Educación, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, 15457, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru","Pascual-Mariño J., Unidad de Ciencias Humanas y Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru; Mamani-Benito O., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Mamani P.G.R., Escuela de Enfermería, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Lima, 15457, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, 15457, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Facultad de Educación, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, 15457, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Unidad de Ciencias Humanas y Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15457, Peru","Background: Medical education represents a complex field of study, influenced by various psychological, demographic, and contextual factors. Academic motivation, essential for educational success, has been linked to critical decisions in medical careers and can be modulated by contextual elements such as socioeconomic and geographical environments. The theory of self-determination has provided a solid framework for understanding the multidimensional nature of motivation. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Short Scale of Academic Motivation among Peruvian medical students. Methods: Using an instrumental design, the factorial structure, reliability, and gender invariance of the SAMS-S were assessed. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to validate the scale’s structure based on seven dimensions. Additionally, reliability was assessed through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and omega coefficient, and gender invariance was determined through multi-group confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The Peruvian version of the SAMS-S showed a good fit in the CFA with satisfactory goodness-of-fit indices. However, challenges in discriminant validity among certain dimensions were detected, suggesting the presence of a second-order factor. The proposed second-order model yielded an adequate fit (χ2 = 198.26, df = 70, CFI = 0.92, TLI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.08 [90% CI: 0.07–0.1], SRMR = 0.07), validating the factorial structure of the SAMS-S. The scale’s reliability and its subscales were within acceptable ranges. Furthermore, the gender invariance of the SAMS-S was confirmed at all levels, from configural to strict. Conclusions: The second-order model of the SAMS-S presents as a valid and reliable tool for measuring academic motivation among medical students in Peru. Its robustness and adaptability make it relevant for future research in similar educational contexts and can serve as a basis for interventions aimed at improving academic motivation in this specific group. © 2024 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85191368073"
"Morales-García W.C.; Romero J.; Huancahuire-Vega S.; Ruiz Mamani P.G.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Saintila J.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Romero, Jeysson (58475933600); Huancahuire-Vega, Salomón (26029901600); Ruiz Mamani, Percy G. (57205690423); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762)","57218322803; 58475933600; 26029901600; 57205690423; 58076423400; 57218343762","Psychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian Adults","2023","Journal of Psychology and Theology","51","3","","319","332","13","1","10.1177/00916471231175836","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85164136306&doi=10.1177%2f00916471231175836&partnerID=40&md5=e92151c093681b567452ef5ad76f5f5d","Universidad Peruana Unión, Peru; Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Peru; Universidad Señor de Sipán, Peru","Morales-García W.C.; Romero J.; Huancahuire-Vega S., Universidad Peruana Unión, Peru; Ruiz Mamani P.G., Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Peru; Saintila J., Universidad Señor de Sipán, Peru","Research on spirituality has increased considerably in the last decade. This study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in a Peruvian sample. The study had a cross-sectional design. The population was Peruvian adults with ages ranging between 18 and 70 years (M = 30.60, SD = 11.22) recruited through nonprobabilistic sampling. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonalds’ omega (ω), and H-coefficient (H). The structure of 16 items was not confirmed. A 13-item DSES unidimensional model was suggested (χ2 = 184.78, df = 65; confirmatory fit index [CFI] = 0.92, Tucker–Lewis index [TLI] = 0.91, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.08, standardized root mean square residuals [SRMR] = 0.04) and the DSES-6 model (χ2 = 9.570, df = 9; CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.02, SRMR = 0.02) and its reliability had excellent values. Concurrent validity with measures of anxiety and depression were evidenced. The DSES-13 and DSES-6 versions are valid and reliable instruments to evaluate spiritual experiences in the Peruvian context. © Author(s) 2023.","Article","Final","","Scopus","2-s2.0-85164136306"
"Mendoza-Torres M.E.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Sucapuca-Sucapuca F.E.; Cunza-Aranzábal D.F.","Mendoza-Torres, Mariela Estela (58481021900); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Sucapuca-Sucapuca, Francisco E. (58481022000); Cunza-Aranzábal, Denis Frank (57657039700)","58481021900; 57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 58481022000; 57657039700","Psychometric properties and invariance of an English self-efficacy scale for university students in Peru","2023","Frontiers in Psychology","14","","1187342","","","","5","10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1187342","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85164434503&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyg.2023.1187342&partnerID=40&md5=f670102a891a9779dc2869aff278be9c","Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional San Agustín de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru; Faultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru","Mendoza-Torres M.E., Unidad de Educación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Sucapuca-Sucapuca F.E., Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional San Agustín de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru; Cunza-Aranzábal D.F., Faultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Tarapoto, Peru","Background: English is a global language used to communicate with members of the international community. Self-efficacy in learning English is an important factor that is influenced by perceived importance, interest, and beliefs about the ability to successfully perform tasks in English. Objective: The aim is to develop and validate a measurement instrument to assess English self-efficacy. Methods: A total of 453 students from different Peruvian universities participated, with ages ranging from 18 to 60 years (M = 23; SD = 6.18). Statistical techniques for latent variables were used and recommendations for educational and psychological tests were followed in its construction. The sample was divided into two groups to perform exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The English Self-Efficacy Scale (ESS-P) is representative and relevant in terms of its item content (Aiken’s V > 0.70). Its internal structure is organized into three first order factors and a second order factor that are consistent with the theoretical proposal and was confirmed through CFA with excellent goodness-of-fit indices (χ2 = 1184.9, gl = 626, CFI = 0.92, TLI = 0.92, RMSEA = 0.06 y SRMR = 0.04). It also has adequate internal consistency in its three factors (Reading α/ω = 0.96), Oral Communication (α/ω = 0.95), and Writing (α/ω = 0.97) and the whole scale (α/ω = 0.98), is invariant with respect to sex, and has a conceptual relationship with variables such as academic self-efficacy and exam anxiety. Conclusion: The ESS-P is a measurement instrument with evidence of validity, factorial invariance, and good reliability of its scores. Therefore, it can be used in future studies in the academic context. Copyright © 2023 Mendoza-Torres, Morales-García, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Morales-García, Rivera-Lozada, Sucapuca-Sucapuca and Cunza-Aranzábal.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85164434503"
"Dilas D.; Flores R.; Morales-García W.C.; Calizaya-Milla Y.E.; Morales-García M.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.; Saintila J.","Dilas, Delker (58077529600); Flores, Rosarias (58076152800); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Calizaya-Milla, Yaquelin E. (57224073223); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset (58076423400); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762)","58077529600; 58076152800; 57218322803; 57224073223; 57581368500; 58076423400; 57218343762","Social Support, Quality of Care, and Patient Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in Peru: The Mediating Role of Nurse Health Education","2023","Patient Preference and Adherence","17","","","175","186","11","52","10.2147/PPA.S391930","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146773630&doi=10.2147%2fPPA.S391930&partnerID=40&md5=2b49c21d4304166d605bee17225c8c64","Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Research Group for Nutrition and Lifestyle Research, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Faculty of Education, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; School of Psychology, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; School of Medicine, Señor de Sipán University, Chiclayo, Peru","Dilas D., Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Flores R., Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Calizaya-Milla Y.E., Research Group for Nutrition and Lifestyle Research, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Faculty of Education, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L., School of Psychology, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Saintila J., School of Medicine, Señor de Sipán University, Chiclayo, Peru","Background: Peru is one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the Latin American region and globally. Health education provided by nurses reinforces social support and the quality of patient care allows a greater impact on adherence to TB treatment. Purpose: This study evaluated the mediating effect of treatment education between social support, quality of care, and treatment adherence in TB patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out considering 162 adult TB patients from four health centers of the public sector located in the center of the city of Lima, Peru. Data were collected on variables, such as social support, quality of care, health education, and adherence to TB treatment. SmartPLS was used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that social support and quality of care significantly influence health education. Likewise, health education mediates social support and quality of care for better adherence to treatment. Conclusion: It is recommended that hospitals take initiatives to provide better health education on TB treatment to ensure better adherence to treatment. © 2023 Dilas et al.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85146773630"
"Bernal-Rojas R.; Quispe-Sanca D.; Peralta-Eugenio G.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.","Bernal-Rojas, Roxana (60922463400); Quispe-Sanca, David (59165169800); Peralta-Eugenio, Gutember (57406696400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400)","60922463400; 59165169800; 57406696400; 57218322803; 58076423400","Self-Esteem as a Mediating Mechanism in the Association Between Emotional Experiences and Academic Performance in School Students: The Moderating Role of Age","2026","European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education","16","9","123","","","","0","10.3390/ejihpe16090123","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105051421207&doi=10.3390%2fejihpe16090123&partnerID=40&md5=0a38e89494380a74f506d029f8d573a8","Postgraduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Universidad César Vallejo, Chimbote, 02710, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru","Bernal-Rojas R., Postgraduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Quispe-Sanca D., Postgraduate School, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Peralta-Eugenio G., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Universidad César Vallejo, Chimbote, 02710, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru","Background: Academic performance does not depend solely on cognitive abilities, but also depends on socioemotional processes. Emotional experiences may be associated with school performance; however, their effects are often inconsistent, suggesting the need to examine mediating mechanisms such as self-esteem and developmental conditions such as age. Objective: We aimed to analyze the association between positive and negative emotional experiences and academic performance in school students, assessing the mediating role of self-esteem and the moderating effect of age. Methods: A cross-sectional explanatory study was conducted with 325 students from Lima, Peru (149 boys and 176 girls). Emotional experiences were assessed using the PANAS-N, self-esteem with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and academic performance with final grades in Communication and Mathematics. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), with bootstrapping based on 10,000 subsamples. Results: Positive emotional experiences were positively associated with self-esteem (β = 0.434, p < 0.001) and academic performance (β = 0.272, p < 0.001). Negative emotional experiences were negatively associated with self-esteem (β = −0.489, p < 0.001) but showed no significant direct association with academic performance (β = −0.005, p > 0.05). Self-esteem was positively associated with academic performance (β = 0.114, p = 0.043). The model explained 40.8% of the variance in self-esteem and 11.3% of the variance in academic performance. Age moderated only the association between negative emotional experiences and self-esteem (Δβ = 0.183, p = 0.035). Conclusions: Self-esteem plays a significant mediating role in the association between emotional experiences and academic performance, and this effect is especially relevant during adolescence. The findings suggest that self-worth constitutes a key psychological process for understanding how emotional experiences are linked to school performance. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105051421207"
"Ramirez-Cruz A.; Sucapuca C.; Morales-García M.; Álvarez-Manrique V.D.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Flores-Saenz A.A.; Morales-García W.C.","Ramirez-Cruz, Allison (58963764900); Sucapuca, Caleb (57902104900); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500); Álvarez-Manrique, Víctor D. (58866642400); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Flores-Saenz, Alcides A. (58963445100); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803)","58963764900; 57902104900; 57581368500; 58866642400; 58076423400; 58963445100; 57218322803","Validation of a Job Satisfaction Scale among Health Workers; [Validación de una Escala de Satisfacción Laboral entre Trabajadores de la Salud]","2024","Data and Metadata","3","","260","","","","2","10.56294/dm2024260","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189081558&doi=10.56294%2fdm2024260&partnerID=40&md5=7184e14c28973963ab13c755b95388b3","Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Ramirez-Cruz A., Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sucapuca C., Unidad de Ciencias Empresariales, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Álvarez-Manrique V.D., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Flores-Saenz A.A., Escuela Profesional de Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: job satisfaction is a key focus in organizational behavior studies, particularly relevant in the healthcare sector and nursing. It influences patient care quality and staff retention and is shaped by the work environment, working conditions, managerial support, and interactions among colleagues. However, there is limited research specifically addressing the job satisfaction of nurses in Peru, a critical area in health administration. Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the metric properties of the S20/23 job satisfaction scale among Peruvian nurses. Methods: an instrumental research design was employed using a non-probabilistic sample of 325 nurses from two hospitals in Lima, Peru. The Chilean version of the S20/23 scale was used, comprising four dimensions of job satisfaction (relationship with supervision, physical work space, professional fulfillment, and training and decision-making opportunities). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability tests using Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald’s Omega. Results: the CFA revealed a satisfactory fit for the four-dimensional structure with 18 items (χ2 = 387,290, df = 124, p <,001, CFI = 0,92, TLI = 0,90, RMSEA = 0,08, SRMR = 0,05). The scale also demonstrated high reliability for each dimension: relationship with supervision (α = 0,90, ω = 0,87), physical work space (α, ω = 0,92), professional fulfillment (α, ω = 0,88), and training and decision-making opportunities (α = 0,88, ω = 0,84), with acceptable factor loadings (>0,70). Conclusions: the adapted 18-item S20/23 scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing job satisfaction among Peruvian nurses. The study highlights the importance of specific job satisfaction dimensions, such as relationships with supervisors and professional development opportunities, in the Peruvian nursing context. © 2024; Los autores.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85189081558"
"Calderón-Landívar R.; Livia-Segovia J.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.","Calderón-Landívar, Ruth (59651244000); Livia-Segovia, José (36188600400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400)","59651244000; 36188600400; 57218322803; 58076423400","Academic engagement among university students in Peru and Ecuador: Factorial validity, reliability, and cross-cultural invariance of the model; [Compromiso académico en estudiantes universitarios de Perú y Ecuador: Validez factorial, confiabilidad e invarianza transcultural del modelo]","2026","Revista de Ciencias Sociales","32","14","","548","561","13","0","10.31876/rcs.v32i.46384","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105054500040&doi=10.31876%2frcs.v32i.46384&partnerID=40&md5=abc3eb250a97fcae560ca1459e66504d","Instituto Superior Tecnológico Adventista del Ecuador, Santo Domingo, Ecuador; Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Calderón-Landívar R., Instituto Superior Tecnológico Adventista del Ecuador, Santo Domingo, Ecuador; Livia-Segovia J., Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Academic engagement is a core construct in positive psychology linked to the well-being, persistence, and performance of university students. The objective was to examine the factorial validity, reliability, and cross-cultural invariance of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale–Student version (UWES-S-9) among university students in Peru and Ecuador. An instrumental design was employed with a total sample of 1,083 students aged 18 to 40 (Ecuador = 876; Peru = 207). Analyses included confirmatory factor analysis to assess internal structure, reliability estimation via the omega coefficient, factorial invariance testing across sex, age, and country, and concurrent validity analysis using structural equation modeling with academic self-efficacy and study satisfaction as external variables. Results showed that the three-factor model of the UWES-S-9 provided a better fit than the unidimensional model in both countries, alongside adequate reliability levels (ω > 0.70). Furthermore, strict factorial invariance was demonstrated across sex, age, and country. It is concluded that the UWES-S-9 is a valid, reliable, and culturally invariant measure for assessing academic engagement among university students, supporting its use in cross-cultural studies and evidence-based educational interventions. Licencia de Creative Commons Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105054500040"
"Remón-López J.A.; Chilón-Llico R.; Peralta-Eugenio G.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Rivera-Lozada O.; Morales-García M.","Remón-López, Jennyfer A. (60851149400); Chilón-Llico, Raquel (60851054900); Peralta-Eugenio, Gutember (57406696400); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Rivera-Lozada, Oriana (57218884914); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","60851149400; 60851054900; 57406696400; 57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218884914; 57581368500","Association of Sleep Duration and Physical Activity with Healthy Eating Habits Among Peruvian Secondary School Students","2026","Nutrients ","18","17","2775","","","","0","10.3390/nu18172775","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105049868655&doi=10.3390%2fnu18172775&partnerID=40&md5=8b4bfcfae69bb1b1e278f2f755ddbe8e","Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Dirección de Investigación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Remón-López J.A., Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Chilón-Llico R., Escuela de Nutrición Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Peralta-Eugenio G., Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Chimbote, 02801, Peru; Morales-García W.C., Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Rivera-Lozada O., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, 14001, Peru; Morales-García M., Dirección de Investigación, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, 15102, Peru","Background/Objectives: Sleep duration and physical activity are key behavioral components in the development of healthy lifestyles during adolescence. In Peru, a considerable proportion of school students do not meet recommended levels of physical activity and may also experience insufficient sleep, which could negatively affect their eating habits. This study aimed to analyze the association between sleep duration, physical activity level, and healthy eating habits among Peruvian secondary school students. Methods: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted among 275 secondary school students aged 12 to 17 years. Sleep duration, physical activity, and eating habits were assessed using validated questionnaires. Associations were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test and multivariable binary logistic regression. Results: Students who slept 7 h had higher odds of having healthy eating habits compared with those who slept 6 h or less (aOR = 2.525; 95% CI: 1.181–5.536; p = 0.018). In addition, students with low levels of physical activity showed lower odds of having healthy eating habits compared with those with high levels of physical activity (aOR = 0.097; 95% CI: 0.005–0.564; p = 0.032). Conclusions: Sleep duration and physical activity were associated with healthy eating habits among Peruvian secondary school students. These findings support the importance of promoting integrated school-based strategies that jointly address sleep, physical activity, and nutrition during adolescence. © 2026 by the authors.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-105049868655"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57581368500","Adaptation and psychometric properties of a brief version of the general self-efficacy scale for use with artificial intelligence (GSE-6AI) among university students","2024","Frontiers in Education","9","","1293437","","","","57","10.3389/feduc.2024.1293437","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188249799&doi=10.3389%2ffeduc.2024.1293437&partnerID=40&md5=e71ad66ab1e931cbb490d837df6b83ed","Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas, SOCIA, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: Individual beliefs about one’s ability to carry out tasks and face challenges play a pivotal role in academic and professional formation. In the contemporary technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is effecting profound changes across multiple sectors. Adaptation to this technology varies greatly among individuals. The integration of AI in the educational setting has necessitated a tool that measures self-efficacy concerning the adoption and use of this technology. Objective: To adapt and validate a short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-6) for self-efficacy in the use of Artificial Intelligence (GSE-6AI) in a university student population. Methods: An instrumental study was conducted with the participation of 469 medical students aged between 18 and 29 (M = 19.71; SD = 2.47). The GSE-6 was adapted to the AI context, following strict translation and cultural adaptation procedures. Its factorial structure was evaluated through confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA). Additionally, the factorial invariance of the scale based on gender was studied. Results: The GSE-6AI exhibited a unidimensional structure with excellent fit indices. All item factorial loads surpassed the recommended threshold, and both Cronbach’s Alpha (α) and McDonald’s Omega (ω) achieved a value of 0.91. Regarding factorial invariance by gender, the scale proved to maintain its structure and meaning in both men and women. Conclusion: The adapted GSE-6AI version is a valid and reliable tool for measuring self-efficacy in the use of Artificial Intelligence among university students. Its unidimensional structure and gender-related factorial invariance make it a robust and versatile tool for future research and practical applications in educational and technological contexts. Copyright © 2024 Morales-García, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Morales-García and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85188249799"
"Vilchez-Chavez A.F.; Bernal Altamirano E.; Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.; Morales-García S.B.; Saintila J.","Vilchez-Chavez, Anderson Francisco (57240087300); Bernal Altamirano, Eidi (58608376200); Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Saintila, Jacksaint (57218343762)","57240087300; 58608376200; 57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57218343762","Healthy Habits Factors and Stress Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in a Peruvian Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study","2023","Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","16","","","2691","2700","9","11","10.2147/JMDH.S412962","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171731195&doi=10.2147%2fJMDH.S412962&partnerID=40&md5=2de399190163f159389fe1a815c98744","Public Health Postgraduate Unit, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Cientifica Del Sur University, Lima, Peru; School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Señor de Sipan University, Chiclayo, Peru","Vilchez-Chavez A.F., Public Health Postgraduate Unit, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Bernal Altamirano E., Public Health Postgraduate Unit, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Morales-García W.C., School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L., School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Cientifica Del Sur University, Lima, Peru; Saintila J., School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Señor de Sipan University, Chiclayo, Peru","Background: Healthy habits contribute to the prevention of diseases and, therefore, improve the health-related quality of life of people. However, stress is one of the main risk factors associated with serious health problems in the individual. Therefore, the literature suggests a relationship between healthy habits, stress, and health-related quality of life. Objective: To assess the factors of healthy habits and stress associated with health-related quality of life in a Peruvian adult population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 540 Peruvian citizens aged between 18 and 60 years. A questionnaire was applied on the Google Forms platform to be completed online, using the “Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire” and the PSS-4 to assess healthy habits and stress, respectively. Health-related quality of life was evaluated using the EuroQol-5D. Results: In the multivariate analysis, stress was the most associated factor with quality of life. Physical activity, drug consumption, tobacco consumption, rest habits, and a balanced diet were healthy habits associated with quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity, rest habits, and a balanced diet improve health-related quality of life, while drug or tobacco consumption and stress are associated with a lower health-related quality of life. © 2023 Vilchez-Chavez et al.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85171731195"
"Morales-García W.C.; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z.; Morales-García S.B.; Morales-García M.","Morales-García, Wilter C. (57218322803); Sairitupa-Sanchez, Liset Z. (58076423400); Morales-García, Sandra B. (58085174600); Morales-García, Mardel (57581368500)","57218322803; 58076423400; 58085174600; 57581368500","Development and validation of a scale for dependence on artificial intelligence in university students","2024","Frontiers in Education","9","","1323898","","","","152","10.3389/feduc.2024.1323898","https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188503993&doi=10.3389%2ffeduc.2024.1323898&partnerID=40&md5=61b417da2ffcd622bddcccf71d85adda","Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas (SOCIA), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Morales-García W.C., Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Facultad de Teología, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru, Sociedad Científica de Investigadores Adventistas (SOCIA), Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Sairitupa-Sanchez L.Z., Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru; Morales-García S.B., Departamento Académico de Enfermería, Obstetricia y Farmacia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru; Morales-García M., Unidad de Salud, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru","Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated various aspects of daily life, including education, specifically within higher education settings. These AI technologies have transformed pedagogy and learning, enabling a more personalized approach. However, ethical and practical concerns have also emerged, including the potential decline in cognitive skills and student motivation due to excessive reliance on AI. Objective: To develop and validate a Scale for Dependence on Artificial Intelligence (DIA). Methods: An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to identify the underlying structure of the DIA scale, followed by a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to assess and confirm this structure. In addition, the scale’s invariance based on participants’ gender was evaluated. Results: A total of 528 university students aged between 18 and 37 years (M = 20.31, SD = 3.8) participated. The EFA revealed a unifactorial structure for the scale, which was subsequently confirmed by the CFA. Invariance analyses showed that the scale is applicable and consistent for both men and women. Conclusion: The DAI scale emerges as a robust and reliable tool for measuring university students’ dependence on AI. Its gender invariance makes it applicable in diverse population studies. In the age of digitalization, it is essential to understand the dynamics between humans and AI to navigate wisely and ensure a beneficial coexistence. Copyright © 2024 Morales-García, Sairitupa-Sanchez, Morales-García and Morales-García.","Article","Final","All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access","Scopus","2-s2.0-85188503993"