2nd Ecuadorian Conference of Psychology

1st Ecuadorian Congress of Psychology

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Psychology is in everything, although not completely

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The Second Ecuadorian Conference on Psychology and the First Ecuadorian Congress of Psychology focused on the 'challenges in the new normal' that psychology faces in Ecuador, following our emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic as a global community. The event facilitated interaction and dialogue among students, professionals, professors, researchers, and individuals interested in psychology."

Psychology is both a science and a profession. Born in the late 19th century, it has been in continuous development ever since. Professionals in the field of psychology must stay informed about the latest discoveries and advancements in the science. In Ecuador, the profession has been established for about six decades and its two primary functions are evaluation and intervention; the latter aims to improve individuals' lives throughout their lifespan and in various environments. Psychologists work in diverse settings, from traditional clinical contexts to educational and organisational settings, and even in community and sports contexts. They can collaborate with other professionals across a wide range of fields.

The Faculties of Psychology and Philosophy, Letters, and Educational Sciences, in conjunction with the Research Group in Education and Psychology, organised the event as a learning environment. The University of Cuenca is dedicated to education and actively supports such events, where individuals involved in psychology can interact and brainstorm solutions to the multitude of societal challenges we face.

We do not yet have a distinct 'Ecuadorian psychology'; what we have instead is 'psychology in Ecuador', represented in the topics taught in higher education institutions and in the practices employed by psychology professionals. To provide insight into this manifestation of psychology in Ecuador, and to preserve the various presentations over time for future reference, we are making the proceedings of the academic event available to you.

We thank everyone for being part of this.

Claudio López Calle
President of the event

A pdf file containing all the abstracts can be downloaded using the following links:

Spanish: Abstracts in Spanish

English: Abstracts in English