Maria Elisa Alonso García
Biographic Data
| ID | 2459337 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Elisa Alonso García |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Elisa Alonso |
| FAMILY NAME | García |
| SIGNATURE | GARCÍA M E A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Complutense de Madrid |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0894-9897 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Trans Experiences Through Meyer’s Minority Stress Model and Psychological Mediation Framework
Aims The present study aims to explore and describe the situations of discrimination suffered by trans people, as well as to know the coping strategies they use in such situations, since most of them are unique to this population.Methods for this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Spain based on Meyer’s model and a Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) was realized with RStudio software to obtain categories that reflect the discrim…
Structural Violence and the Effects of the Patriarchal Structure on the Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BDP)
This study explores the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms, measured using the Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23), and experiences of covert social violence, assessed via the Inventory of Covert Social Violence Against Women (IVISEM) and an open-ended survey given to 99 adults diagnosed with BPD. Quantitative data revealed significant emotional intensity, with a mean BSL-23 score of 56.81 (SD = 20.31), and a positiv…
A Cross-Cultural Study of Social Support from Family, Friends, and Significant Others and Mental Health Among Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese Gay and Lesbian Young Adults
Gay and lesbian young adults report worse mental health than their heterosexual counterparts due to social stigma. Nonetheless, factors such as social support may protect them against the negative effects of stigma. The current study compares Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese gay and lesbian young adults on three dimensions of social support (family, friends, and significant others) and on mental health indicators (depression and anxiety). It also…
Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Social Sustainability
Gender roles are sociocultural constructs that shape the behaviors, attitudes, and values associated with men and women that influence social structures, equity, and sustainability. While these constructs reflect societal expectations, they also limit opportunities and affect emotional well-being. As their evolution has not been consistent, rigid norms continue to hinder social progress. Ensuring that gender norms evolve toward inclusivity and eq…
Impacto de los talleres sobre diversidad de género en estudiantes de Educación Secundaria
Introducción: Nuestro objetivo es analizar si los talleres sobre diversidad de género contribuyen en la flexibilidad de los adolescentes para juzgar y entender la diversidad sexual y la posible existencia de diferencias en función del sexo. Método: Se establece un grupo experimental que participa en un taller informativo y un grupo control. La muestra está formada por 130 adolescentes con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y los 15 años (M=13,32; D…
“Hacer género” en psicoterapia
Introducción: La investigación en salud con perspectiva de género demuestra que hoy en día continúan reproduciéndose acciones discriminatorias y estigmatizantes en la atención sanitaria a personas LGBTIQA+, a pesar de las intenciones de les profesionales de salud en ofrecer un espacio seguro y una atención afirmativa. Existe una brecha entre la intención y la práctica, que perpetúa la estigmatización y las barreras de acceso a la salud para el Co…
Minority stress and mental health in gay and lesbian youth
27.57). They completed an online questionnaire measuring everyday discrimination, coming out to family members, coming out to friends/one's social network, internalized sexual stigma, depression, and anxiety. A multivariate analysis of covariance was performed to explore the effect of nationality on all measures. Structural equation modeling was applied to test the direct and indirect (through internalized sexual stigma) effects of stressors on m…
Protective Factors, Risk of Violence and Discrimination and Mental Health Indicators of Young LGB People
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people have more risk of suffering from violence and situations of discrimination than heterosexual people. The current study compares LGB people with heterosexual people in protective factors, violence, health and well-being factors. The sample comprises 609 Spanish people between 14 and 25 years old. We established a cross-sectional design. A survey including questions about sociodemographic information and prote…
La difícil implementación de un plan de acción para la igualdad de género en la enseñanza superior francesa
Introducción. Este artículo se aproxima al análisis del diseño y la implementación de políticas públicas orientadas a la igualdad de género. En concreto, se centra en el estudio del caso del sistema universitario francés, para realizar un diagnóstico de las acciones específicas formalizadas. Metodología. Se ha realizado un análisis empírico-descriptivo sobre la naturaleza de las misiones de igualdad y un análisis empírico-explicativo de los facto…
Transition Trajectories
The transition process can have a significant impact on young transgender and non-binary individuals (TNBI), especially regarding their mental health. As such, this study aimed to explore the encountered difficulties and expectations of 225 young adults, between 14 and 25 years old, who identify themselves as TNBI. Four different aspects were analyzed: difficulties related to the transition process; main current difficulties; if the current diffi…
Understanding the Meaning of Conformity to Feminine Norms in Lifestyle Habits and Health
Background: Gender roles impact different spheres of life and lead women to behavioral patterns and lifestyle habits associated with femininity, generating important differences between men and women in health. The present study analyzed relationships between conformity to the feminine norms and different lifestyle indicators: Educational level, marital status, alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption, sleeping hours, social support, and physical…
Exploring different profiles of gender (non)conformity in women and their relationship with sexual orientation and mental health
We examined whether sexual orientation and the Conformity to Feminine Norms (CFN) were predictors of three mental health outcomes: depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. The sample comprised 690 women with different sexual orientations (heterosexual, lesbian and bisexual). Our results suggested that there were five CFN profiles related to sexual orientation, but only the former was a significant predictor of the three mental health outcomes and th…
Health and Well-Being of Cisgender, Transgender and Non-Binary Young People
Young transgender and non-binary individuals (TNBI) are exposed to situations of discrimination and have a greater risk of violence. The purpose of this study is to analyze which protective, violence and health and well-being factors have more influence on TNBI compared to cisgender people. The sample comprised 856 youth between 14 and 25 years old. A survey including questions about sociodemographic information and protective, violence and healt…
Conformity to Feminine Gender Norms in the Spanish Population
In this study, the aim was to describe the adaptation of the Conformity to Feminine Norms Inventory (CFNI; Mahalik et al., 2005) for the Spanish population. The CFNI is used to assess women's conformity to feminine norms in the United States of America, from a multidimensional perspective. The protocol of the International Test Commission was followed when adapting the inventory. The questionnaire was administered to 780 Spanish women between 18 …
Personality Styles That Either Protect or Make Individuals' Health More Vulnerable in a Portuguese Sample
This research was aimed at analyzing the personality styles that either protect an individual's health or make it more vulnerable, from the viewpoint of Theodore Millon's personality model (2004). Personality and physical health (health complaints and self-perceived health), as well as psychological health (anxiety, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction) were examined in 300 Portuguese participants. Correlational analysis and the analysis of dif…
La organización interna de los partidos provinciales argentinos
The selection process of candidates in regional parties in Argentina is the manifestation of the nature of these groups, mainly from the party leader’s strong control over all the aspects of these district parties. The large majority of these forces are characterised by the presence of a tough personal leadership or a familiar oligarchy, which owns full power within the party, according to customer relations with the electorate and the party’s me…
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La organización interna de los partidos provinciales argentinos
The selection process of candidates in regional parties in Argentina is the manifestation of the nature of these groups, mainly from the party leader’s strong control over all the aspects of these district parties. The large majority of these forces are characterised by the presence of a tough personal leadership or a familiar oligarchy, which owns full power within the party, according to customer relations with the electorate and the party’s me…
Personality Styles That Either Protect or Make Individuals' Health More Vulnerable in a Portuguese Sample
This research was aimed at analyzing the personality styles that either protect an individual's health or make it more vulnerable, from the viewpoint of Theodore Millon's personality model (2004). Personality and physical health (health complaints and self-perceived health), as well as psychological health (anxiety, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction) were examined in 300 Portuguese participants. Correlational analysis and the analysis of dif…
Conformity to Feminine Gender Norms in the Spanish Population
In this study, the aim was to describe the adaptation of the Conformity to Feminine Norms Inventory (CFNI; Mahalik et al., 2005) for the Spanish population. The CFNI is used to assess women's conformity to feminine norms in the United States of America, from a multidimensional perspective. The protocol of the International Test Commission was followed when adapting the inventory. The questionnaire was administered to 780 Spanish women between 18 …
Health and Well-Being of Cisgender, Transgender and Non-Binary Young People
Young transgender and non-binary individuals (TNBI) are exposed to situations of discrimination and have a greater risk of violence. The purpose of this study is to analyze which protective, violence and health and well-being factors have more influence on TNBI compared to cisgender people. The sample comprised 856 youth between 14 and 25 years old. A survey including questions about sociodemographic information and protective, violence and healt…
Exploring different profiles of gender (non)conformity in women and their relationship with sexual orientation and mental health
We examined whether sexual orientation and the Conformity to Feminine Norms (CFN) were predictors of three mental health outcomes: depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. The sample comprised 690 women with different sexual orientations (heterosexual, lesbian and bisexual). Our results suggested that there were five CFN profiles related to sexual orientation, but only the former was a significant predictor of the three mental health outcomes and th…
Transition Trajectories
The transition process can have a significant impact on young transgender and non-binary individuals (TNBI), especially regarding their mental health. As such, this study aimed to explore the encountered difficulties and expectations of 225 young adults, between 14 and 25 years old, who identify themselves as TNBI. Four different aspects were analyzed: difficulties related to the transition process; main current difficulties; if the current diffi…
Understanding the Meaning of Conformity to Feminine Norms in Lifestyle Habits and Health
Background: Gender roles impact different spheres of life and lead women to behavioral patterns and lifestyle habits associated with femininity, generating important differences between men and women in health. The present study analyzed relationships between conformity to the feminine norms and different lifestyle indicators: Educational level, marital status, alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption, sleeping hours, social support, and physical…
La difícil implementación de un plan de acción para la igualdad de género en la enseñanza superior francesa
Introducción. Este artículo se aproxima al análisis del diseño y la implementación de políticas públicas orientadas a la igualdad de género. En concreto, se centra en el estudio del caso del sistema universitario francés, para realizar un diagnóstico de las acciones específicas formalizadas. Metodología. Se ha realizado un análisis empírico-descriptivo sobre la naturaleza de las misiones de igualdad y un análisis empírico-explicativo de los facto…
Protective Factors, Risk of Violence and Discrimination and Mental Health Indicators of Young LGB People
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people have more risk of suffering from violence and situations of discrimination than heterosexual people. The current study compares LGB people with heterosexual people in protective factors, violence, health and well-being factors. The sample comprises 609 Spanish people between 14 and 25 years old. We established a cross-sectional design. A survey including questions about sociodemographic information and prote…
Impacto de los talleres sobre diversidad de género en estudiantes de Educación Secundaria
Introducción: Nuestro objetivo es analizar si los talleres sobre diversidad de género contribuyen en la flexibilidad de los adolescentes para juzgar y entender la diversidad sexual y la posible existencia de diferencias en función del sexo. Método: Se establece un grupo experimental que participa en un taller informativo y un grupo control. La muestra está formada por 130 adolescentes con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y los 15 años (M=13,32; D…
“Hacer género” en psicoterapia
Introducción: La investigación en salud con perspectiva de género demuestra que hoy en día continúan reproduciéndose acciones discriminatorias y estigmatizantes en la atención sanitaria a personas LGBTIQA+, a pesar de las intenciones de les profesionales de salud en ofrecer un espacio seguro y una atención afirmativa. Existe una brecha entre la intención y la práctica, que perpetúa la estigmatización y las barreras de acceso a la salud para el Co…
Minority stress and mental health in gay and lesbian youth
27.57). They completed an online questionnaire measuring everyday discrimination, coming out to family members, coming out to friends/one's social network, internalized sexual stigma, depression, and anxiety. A multivariate analysis of covariance was performed to explore the effect of nationality on all measures. Structural equation modeling was applied to test the direct and indirect (through internalized sexual stigma) effects of stressors on m…
Structural Violence and the Effects of the Patriarchal Structure on the Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BDP)
This study explores the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms, measured using the Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23), and experiences of covert social violence, assessed via the Inventory of Covert Social Violence Against Women (IVISEM) and an open-ended survey given to 99 adults diagnosed with BPD. Quantitative data revealed significant emotional intensity, with a mean BSL-23 score of 56.81 (SD = 20.31), and a positiv…
A Cross-Cultural Study of Social Support from Family, Friends, and Significant Others and Mental Health Among Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese Gay and Lesbian Young Adults
Gay and lesbian young adults report worse mental health than their heterosexual counterparts due to social stigma. Nonetheless, factors such as social support may protect them against the negative effects of stigma. The current study compares Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese gay and lesbian young adults on three dimensions of social support (family, friends, and significant others) and on mental health indicators (depression and anxiety). It also…
Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Social Sustainability
Gender roles are sociocultural constructs that shape the behaviors, attitudes, and values associated with men and women that influence social structures, equity, and sustainability. While these constructs reflect societal expectations, they also limit opportunities and affect emotional well-being. As their evolution has not been consistent, rigid norms continue to hinder social progress. Ensuring that gender norms evolve toward inclusivity and eq…
Trans Experiences Through Meyer’s Minority Stress Model and Psychological Mediation Framework
Aims The present study aims to explore and describe the situations of discrimination suffered by trans people, as well as to know the coping strategies they use in such situations, since most of them are unique to this population.Methods for this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Spain based on Meyer’s model and a Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) was realized with RStudio software to obtain categories that reflect the discrim…
Psychology (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Political science (6 works)