Ximena Palacios‐Espinosa
Biographic Data
| ID | 5877408 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ximena Palacios‐Espinosa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ximena |
| FAMILY NAME | Palacios‐Espinosa |
| SIGNATURE | ESPINOSA X P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad del Rosario |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9503-139X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Death Anxiety Scale (Spanish-Colombian version) for general population
Introduction: Death anxiety is a commonly experienced emotional response that emerges from the perception of danger inherent in existence, an area that has received limited research attention in Colombia. Method: The aim of this study was to analyse the psychometric properties of the DAS within the Colombian general population. The cross-cultural adaptation of the scale was conducted. Validity and reliability calculations, as well as Rasch Analys…
Reducing Climate Change Denial and Increasing Support for Climate‐Friendly Policies
Insufficient US public education and misinformation from other sources contribute to climate change (CC) denial. Public US university students in the South (Study 1) and Northeast (Studies 1 and 2) were randomly assigned to watch two educational science videos on CC (experimental condition) or flu viruses (control condition). Experimental (vs. control) condition participants reported (a) less agreement with statements reflecting CC denial (immedi…
Education for peace in a peace-friendly context
Colombian society has been exposed to decades of sociopolitical violence with apparent effects on its social infrastructure that may inadvertently lead to more structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of violence. Peacebuilding efforts are required, and education for peace plays a key role. This requires building conflict sensitivity within the school system and improving teachers' competence-based knowledge in several domains. To achieve th…
La Cobertura del suicidio en los medios de comunicación tradicionales en Colombia, antes y durante la pandemia (2018 - 2021)
Introducción: La OMS realizó recomendaciones para la publicación responsable de noticias sobre el suicidio, tras la evidencia de los efectos de imitación de esta conducta por la transmisión inadecuada de las mismas. La pandemia de Covid-19 tuvo un efecto negativo sobre la salud mental de la población humana, generando estados de franca vulnerabilidad. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar las características de las noticias sobre sui…
Intersections of ageism toward older adults and other isms during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID‐19 pandemic is a significant global issue that has exacerbated pre‐existing structural and social inequalities. There are concerns that ageism toward older adults has intensified in conjunction with elevated forms of other “isms” such as ableism, classism, heterosexism, racism, and sexism. This study offers a systematic review (PRISMA) of ageism toward older adults interacting with other isms during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Articles were …
Stereotypes about Old Age, Social Support, Aging Anxiety and Evaluations of One's Own Health
As the aging population in Colombia grows, caring for older adults falls not just to family but also to the community including friends and religious organizations. While there is very little research on ageism in Colombia, it is increasingly urgent to understand the role of social support of the growing older population. Two studies were conducted with a community sample in Bogotá, Colombia. In a pilot study, we developed a measure of positive a…
Stereotypes about Old Age, Social Support, Aging Anxiety and Evaluations of One's Own Health
As the aging population in Colombia grows, caring for older adults falls not just to family but also to the community including friends and religious organizations. While there is very little research on ageism in Colombia, it is increasingly urgent to understand the role of social support of the growing older population. Two studies were conducted with a community sample in Bogotá, Colombia. In a pilot study, we developed a measure of positive a…
Reducing Climate Change Denial and Increasing Support for Climate‐Friendly Policies
Insufficient US public education and misinformation from other sources contribute to climate change (CC) denial. Public US university students in the South (Study 1) and Northeast (Studies 1 and 2) were randomly assigned to watch two educational science videos on CC (experimental condition) or flu viruses (control condition). Experimental (vs. control) condition participants reported (a) less agreement with statements reflecting CC denial (immedi…
Education for peace in a peace-friendly context
Colombian society has been exposed to decades of sociopolitical violence with apparent effects on its social infrastructure that may inadvertently lead to more structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of violence. Peacebuilding efforts are required, and education for peace plays a key role. This requires building conflict sensitivity within the school system and improving teachers' competence-based knowledge in several domains. To achieve th…
Stereotypes about Old Age, Social Support, Aging Anxiety and Evaluations of One's Own Health
As the aging population in Colombia grows, caring for older adults falls not just to family but also to the community including friends and religious organizations. While there is very little research on ageism in Colombia, it is increasingly urgent to understand the role of social support of the growing older population. Two studies were conducted with a community sample in Bogotá, Colombia. In a pilot study, we developed a measure of positive a…
Intersections of ageism toward older adults and other isms during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID‐19 pandemic is a significant global issue that has exacerbated pre‐existing structural and social inequalities. There are concerns that ageism toward older adults has intensified in conjunction with elevated forms of other “isms” such as ableism, classism, heterosexism, racism, and sexism. This study offers a systematic review (PRISMA) of ageism toward older adults interacting with other isms during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Articles were …
La Cobertura del suicidio en los medios de comunicación tradicionales en Colombia, antes y durante la pandemia (2018 - 2021)
Introducción: La OMS realizó recomendaciones para la publicación responsable de noticias sobre el suicidio, tras la evidencia de los efectos de imitación de esta conducta por la transmisión inadecuada de las mismas. La pandemia de Covid-19 tuvo un efecto negativo sobre la salud mental de la población humana, generando estados de franca vulnerabilidad. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar las características de las noticias sobre sui…
Education for peace in a peace-friendly context
Colombian society has been exposed to decades of sociopolitical violence with apparent effects on its social infrastructure that may inadvertently lead to more structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of violence. Peacebuilding efforts are required, and education for peace plays a key role. This requires building conflict sensitivity within the school system and improving teachers' competence-based knowledge in several domains. To achieve th…
Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Death Anxiety Scale (Spanish-Colombian version) for general population
Introduction: Death anxiety is a commonly experienced emotional response that emerges from the perception of danger inherent in existence, an area that has received limited research attention in Colombia. Method: The aim of this study was to analyse the psychometric properties of the DAS within the Colombian general population. The cross-cultural adaptation of the scale was conducted. Validity and reliability calculations, as well as Rasch Analys…
Reducing Climate Change Denial and Increasing Support for Climate‐Friendly Policies
Insufficient US public education and misinformation from other sources contribute to climate change (CC) denial. Public US university students in the South (Study 1) and Northeast (Studies 1 and 2) were randomly assigned to watch two educational science videos on CC (experimental condition) or flu viruses (control condition). Experimental (vs. control) condition participants reported (a) less agreement with statements reflecting CC denial (immedi…
Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (2 works) · Anxiety (2 works) · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)