Wilter C Morales-García
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1652702 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Wilter C Morales-García |
| NOMBRES | Wilter C |
| APELLIDO | Morales-García |
| FIRMA | MORALES-GARCÍA W C |
| AFILIACIONES | Universidad Peruana Unión |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1208-9121 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2022 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Psychometric properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV) in adolescents in Peru
To evaluate the structural validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the Smartphone Addiction Scale in Peruvian adolescents. 1274 adolescents of both sexes, between 12 and 17 years old, residing in the cities of the coast (Chimbote), mountains (Cajamarca), and jungle (Tarapoto) of Peru were evaluated. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed, and the measurement invariance according to age, region, and sex was evaluated using MIMIC…
Prison education in the resocialization of incarcerated individuals
Introduction Penitentiary education has been widely recognized as an essential tool for the rehabilitation and resocialization of incarcerated individuals, providing vital skills that facilitate their reintegration into society. In this context, the aim of the study was to analyze the perceptions of penitentiary education in the resocialization of incarcerated individuals among students at the National University of Moquegua. Methodologically A q…
Concern about the possibility of becoming a victim of extortion
The BECS shows psychometric evidence supporting its validity and reliability. Therefore, it becomes the first measure available to assess concern about the possibility of becoming a victim of extortion
Cuidados humanizados en el final de la vida. Revisión narrativa
Objetivo: Examinar la evidencia científica actual relacionada con los cuidados de enfermería humanísticos al final de la vida. Metodología: el estudio es una revisión narrativa, con búsqueda en las principales bases de datos como SCOPUS, SciELO, PUBMED y Cuiden, artículos publicados en el año del 2018 a 2022 encontrados con palabras claves como cuidados humanizados, pacientes críticos y cuidados paliativos en idioma inglés y español. Se obtuviero…
Adaptation and validation of the emotional self-efficacy scale in Peruvian University Students
Effect of perceived stress, job satisfaction, and workload on the professional self-efficacy of Peruvian regular basic education teachers
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had repercussions on teachers’ beliefs about their efficacy in their profession. In light of this, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of perceived stress, job satisfaction, and workload on professional self-efficacy among Peruvian regular basic education teachers. Method This was a cross-sectional explanatory study involving 687 regular basic education teachers (57.6% women) aged between 23 an…
Validation of a Spanish version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale in Peruvian secondary education students
Background Anxiety in learning foreign languages is a global phenomenon that impacts students’ academic performance, with English being a critical language in secondary education. The Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) has been widely used to assess this anxiety. However, the need to validate and adapt the scale for specific cultural contexts remains a priority in educational research. Objective To assess the validity and reliabilit…
Psychometric properties of the reading self-efficacy scale in Peruvian students aged 10 to 16 years
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), confirmator…
Development and validation of a scale for dependence on artificial intelligence in university students
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 vali…
Emotional fatigue, academic engagement, and satisfaction with studies during the return to post-pandemic university attendance
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed various sectors, including higher education, exposing structural weaknesses and fostering the adoption of innovative teaching methods. This situation has created the need to understand how these changes have affected the academic satisfaction, academic engagement, and mental well-being of university students during the return to in-person education at universities. Methods In this e…
Adaptation and psychometric properties of a brief version of the general self-efficacy scale for use with artificial intelligence (GSE-6AI) among university students
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 concern…
Association between cardiovascular risk and maternal perception of BMI in Peruvian schoolchildren
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 …
Depression, professional self-efficacy, and job performance as predictors of life satisfaction
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…
Factorial validation and invariance of the Academic Procrastination Scale in Colombian students
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
Psychometric evaluation of a Spanish translation of the moral injury symptom scale for healthcare professionals
These findings differ from those reported from previous studies in other cultural contexts, suggesting the influence of cultural and sample-specific factors in the perception of moral injury among Peruvian nurses. Because this evidence supports the validity of the MISS-HP-S, it can be used in professional practice and in future research to identify and address situations that contribute to nurse moral injury
Psychometric properties of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form in a Peruvian sample
BACKGROUND: The stress experienced by parents in fulfilling their parental role has consequences for couple dynamics, parent-child interactions, and the mental health of parents. However, studies on the psychometric properties of the PSI-SF, particularly among Latin American parents, are scarce. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF). METHODS: The…
Adaptation and validation of the research task distractor scale in Peruvian university students
Unconventional distractions such as electronic devices are stimuli that divert attention during study tasks, especially those related to scientific research exercises in undergraduate education. In the absence of precise instruments to measure this phenomenon, the objective was to adapt and validate the Scale of Distractions in Research Tasks among Peruvian university students. The study is classified as an instrumental cross-sectional design, in…
Development and validation of the motivation to publish scale-scientific articles (EMP-AC) for Peruvian university students
Objective To design and validate the motivation to publish scale-scientific articles (EMP-AC) for Peruvian university students. Methods This was an instrumental study in which 653 health, business, humanities and engineering students from private and state universities in the 3 regions of Peru participated. The scale was designed in 5 stages following international standards. The internal structure was assessed through both an Exploratory Factor …
Psychometric properties and invariance of the self-efficacy for writing scale in Peruvian high school students
Introduction Being able to write is a key competency in educational models; therefore, it is important to have a scale to assess writing self-efficacy. Objective The study evaluated the internal structure, providing evidence of reliability, validity, and factorial invariance of the self-efficacy for writing scale (SEWS) across sex and age in Peruvian schoolchildren. Methods An instrumental study was carried out on 1,107 Peruvian adolescents (earl…
Emotional intelligence as a predictor of job satisfaction
Background Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a pivotal factor in work effectiveness and well-being within the healthcare domain. Specifically, its significance is heightened in the nursing sector, where emotional and social demands are high. Additionally, job satisfaction and conflict management are recognized as vital predictors of patient care service quality. However, there is a dearth of research addressing the mediating role of conf…
Psychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian Adults
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…
Resilience and stress as predictors of work engagement
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 devel…
Effect of religious fatalism and concern about new variants on the acceptance of Covid-19 vaccines
These findings provide evidence for the usefulness of considering both religious fatalism and concern about new variants affect the intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in adults in southern Peru
Translation and validation of the high-school satisfaction scale (H-SatP Scale) in Peruvian students
Risk behaviors in schoolchildren can negatively influence and affect their wellbeing. Therefore, it is necessary to have a validated tool to measure student satisfaction in specific areas of the school. The objective of this study was to adapt to Spanish and evaluate the psychometric properties of the H-Sat Scale in Peruvian students. The participants were 691 high school students between 11 and 18 years old ( M = 13.96, SD 1.38) who were adminis…
Psychometric Analysis of the Quarantine Coping Strategies Scale (Q-Cope) in the Spanish Language
The possibility of facing an epidemic or pandemic resulting in mandatory isolation or quarantine has become a relevant construct for comparing and evaluating coping strategies under such conditions. The objective of this research was to develop and analyze the psychometric properties of a scale to assess quarantine coping strategies (Q-COPE). This was an instrumental study and 1110 Peruvian adults (M = 26.9 years; SD = 9.77) participated in the c…
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Translation and validation of the high-school satisfaction scale (H-SatP Scale) in Peruvian students
Risk behaviors in schoolchildren can negatively influence and affect their wellbeing. Therefore, it is necessary to have a validated tool to measure student satisfaction in specific areas of the school. The objective of this study was to adapt to Spanish and evaluate the psychometric properties of the H-Sat Scale in Peruvian students. The participants were 691 high school students between 11 and 18 years old ( M = 13.96, SD 1.38) who were adminis…
Psychometric Analysis of the Quarantine Coping Strategies Scale (Q-Cope) in the Spanish Language
The possibility of facing an epidemic or pandemic resulting in mandatory isolation or quarantine has become a relevant construct for comparing and evaluating coping strategies under such conditions. The objective of this research was to develop and analyze the psychometric properties of a scale to assess quarantine coping strategies (Q-COPE). This was an instrumental study and 1110 Peruvian adults (M = 26.9 years; SD = 9.77) participated in the c…
Adaptation and validation of the research task distractor scale in Peruvian university students
Unconventional distractions such as electronic devices are stimuli that divert attention during study tasks, especially those related to scientific research exercises in undergraduate education. In the absence of precise instruments to measure this phenomenon, the objective was to adapt and validate the Scale of Distractions in Research Tasks among Peruvian university students. The study is classified as an instrumental cross-sectional design, in…
Development and validation of the motivation to publish scale-scientific articles (EMP-AC) for Peruvian university students
Objective To design and validate the motivation to publish scale-scientific articles (EMP-AC) for Peruvian university students. Methods This was an instrumental study in which 653 health, business, humanities and engineering students from private and state universities in the 3 regions of Peru participated. The scale was designed in 5 stages following international standards. The internal structure was assessed through both an Exploratory Factor …
Psychometric properties and invariance of the self-efficacy for writing scale in Peruvian high school students
Introduction Being able to write is a key competency in educational models; therefore, it is important to have a scale to assess writing self-efficacy. Objective The study evaluated the internal structure, providing evidence of reliability, validity, and factorial invariance of the self-efficacy for writing scale (SEWS) across sex and age in Peruvian schoolchildren. Methods An instrumental study was carried out on 1,107 Peruvian adolescents (earl…
Emotional intelligence as a predictor of job satisfaction
Background Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a pivotal factor in work effectiveness and well-being within the healthcare domain. Specifically, its significance is heightened in the nursing sector, where emotional and social demands are high. Additionally, job satisfaction and conflict management are recognized as vital predictors of patient care service quality. However, there is a dearth of research addressing the mediating role of conf…
Psychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian Adults
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…
Resilience and stress as predictors of work engagement
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 devel…
Effect of religious fatalism and concern about new variants on the acceptance of Covid-19 vaccines
These findings provide evidence for the usefulness of considering both religious fatalism and concern about new variants affect the intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in adults in southern Peru
Effect of perceived stress, job satisfaction, and workload on the professional self-efficacy of Peruvian regular basic education teachers
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had repercussions on teachers’ beliefs about their efficacy in their profession. In light of this, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of perceived stress, job satisfaction, and workload on professional self-efficacy among Peruvian regular basic education teachers. Method This was a cross-sectional explanatory study involving 687 regular basic education teachers (57.6% women) aged between 23 an…
Validation of a Spanish version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale in Peruvian secondary education students
Background Anxiety in learning foreign languages is a global phenomenon that impacts students’ academic performance, with English being a critical language in secondary education. The Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) has been widely used to assess this anxiety. However, the need to validate and adapt the scale for specific cultural contexts remains a priority in educational research. Objective To assess the validity and reliabilit…
Psychometric properties of the reading self-efficacy scale in Peruvian students aged 10 to 16 years
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), confirmator…
Development and validation of a scale for dependence on artificial intelligence in university students
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 vali…
Emotional fatigue, academic engagement, and satisfaction with studies during the return to post-pandemic university attendance
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed various sectors, including higher education, exposing structural weaknesses and fostering the adoption of innovative teaching methods. This situation has created the need to understand how these changes have affected the academic satisfaction, academic engagement, and mental well-being of university students during the return to in-person education at universities. Methods In this e…
Adaptation and psychometric properties of a brief version of the general self-efficacy scale for use with artificial intelligence (GSE-6AI) among university students
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 concern…
Association between cardiovascular risk and maternal perception of BMI in Peruvian schoolchildren
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 …
Depression, professional self-efficacy, and job performance as predictors of life satisfaction
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…
Factorial validation and invariance of the Academic Procrastination Scale in Colombian students
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
Psychometric evaluation of a Spanish translation of the moral injury symptom scale for healthcare professionals
These findings differ from those reported from previous studies in other cultural contexts, suggesting the influence of cultural and sample-specific factors in the perception of moral injury among Peruvian nurses. Because this evidence supports the validity of the MISS-HP-S, it can be used in professional practice and in future research to identify and address situations that contribute to nurse moral injury
Psychometric properties of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form in a Peruvian sample
BACKGROUND: The stress experienced by parents in fulfilling their parental role has consequences for couple dynamics, parent-child interactions, and the mental health of parents. However, studies on the psychometric properties of the PSI-SF, particularly among Latin American parents, are scarce. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF). METHODS: The…
Psychometric properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV) in adolescents in Peru
To evaluate the structural validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the Smartphone Addiction Scale in Peruvian adolescents. 1274 adolescents of both sexes, between 12 and 17 years old, residing in the cities of the coast (Chimbote), mountains (Cajamarca), and jungle (Tarapoto) of Peru were evaluated. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed, and the measurement invariance according to age, region, and sex was evaluated using MIMIC…
Prison education in the resocialization of incarcerated individuals
Introduction Penitentiary education has been widely recognized as an essential tool for the rehabilitation and resocialization of incarcerated individuals, providing vital skills that facilitate their reintegration into society. In this context, the aim of the study was to analyze the perceptions of penitentiary education in the resocialization of incarcerated individuals among students at the National University of Moquegua. Methodologically A q…
Concern about the possibility of becoming a victim of extortion
The BECS shows psychometric evidence supporting its validity and reliability. Therefore, it becomes the first measure available to assess concern about the possibility of becoming a victim of extortion
Cuidados humanizados en el final de la vida. Revisión narrativa
Objetivo: Examinar la evidencia científica actual relacionada con los cuidados de enfermería humanísticos al final de la vida. Metodología: el estudio es una revisión narrativa, con búsqueda en las principales bases de datos como SCOPUS, SciELO, PUBMED y Cuiden, artículos publicados en el año del 2018 a 2022 encontrados con palabras claves como cuidados humanizados, pacientes críticos y cuidados paliativos en idioma inglés y español. Se obtuviero…
Adaptation and validation of the emotional self-efficacy scale in Peruvian University Students
Psychology (21 obras) · Applied Psychology (11 obras) · Clinical Psychology (11 obras) · Geography (10 obras) · Psychometrics (9 obras) · Social Psychology (9 obras) · Structural equation modeling (9 obras) · Confirmatory factor analysis (8 obras) · Psychiatry (8 obras) · Mathematics (7 obras)