ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ GOMEZ

Alexandra Martínez Gómez is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Political Science and Sociology within the Faculty of Labor Relations. Her research focuses on Social Psychology and Human Resources, particularly evaluating theoretical models related to personality measures in occupational settings. She completed her PhD at USC in 2020 with a thesis titled *Empirical Evaluation of a Theoretical Model of the Effects of Faking on Occupational Personality Measures*, supervised by Dra. Silvia Moscoso Ruibal and Dr. Jesús Fernando Salgado Velo. She is part of the HR Human Resources and Performance research group, exploring topics such as organizational performance and human resource management strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology (2020), University of Santiago de Compostela

Research Interests: Alexandra’s work centers on understanding how personality assessments in occupational contexts are influenced by intentional faking. She investigates practical implications for talent management and organizational decision-making, emphasizing valid measurement techniques in high-stakes personnel evaluations. Her interdisciplinary approach combines social psychology theories with applied human resource practices.

Professional Activities: While no specific grants or awards are noted, her participation in the HR research group indicates active collaboration on projects related to workforce performance and organizational dynamics. She contributes to academic discourse through her thesis and potential upcoming publications in her field.

Labs/Teams: Member of the *HR Human Resources and Performance* research group, focusing on advancing methodologies for assessing employee traits and optimizing organizational outcomes.