Beatriz M. Caparros

Beatriz M. Caparros is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Girona, Faculty of Education and Psychology. She specializes in Personality, Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Treatments, and is a member of the Research Group in Language and Cognition. She currently serves as Vice-Dean of Academic Policy and Quality, demonstrating leadership in academic governance.

Education:

• Licentiate in Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1993)
• PhD in Psychology, University of Girona (1999)

Her research centers on psychopathology and mental health, with a focus on personality disorders, adult clinical psychology, and university student adaptation. She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Schizophrenia Research, Personality and Individual Differences, and Psychiatry Research. Her scholarly work spans clinical assessment, workplace psychology, and educational models in psychology training.

The trend in her publications reflects a strong commitment to clinical and educational psychology, integrating research on mental disorders with innovations in academic curriculum and professional competencies. Her recent works emphasize systemic models in psychology education and psychosocial adaptation.

Scientific Awards:

• Premi Extraordinari de Doctorat (2002)
• Three positively evaluated research periods by CNEAI

She has directed eight doctoral theses, three with international mention and two with extraordinary awards, highlighting her role as a key mentor in graduate education. She has been involved in multiple research projects and has contributed to national and international academic programs. Her leadership includes directing the Official Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Health, and Quality of Life, and serving as Department Secretary and Program Coordinator.

Beatriz M. Caparros is actively involved in the Grup de Recerca en Llenguatge i Cognició (Research Group in Language and Cognition), where she contributes to interdisciplinary studies linking language, cognition, and clinical psychology. She also coordinates summer courses, postgraduate programs, and specialized master’s degrees at the University of Girona.