María Vera Perea

María Vera Perea is a Full Professor at Pablo de Olavide University in the Department of Education and Social Psychology. She is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Center for Feminist, Women's and Gender Studies (CINEF) and leads the research group FAMINTER: Values, Family, Equality and Intergenerational Relations. Her research focuses on social psychology, occupational health, and gender studies, with particular emphasis on work engagement, psychological resources, and well-being.

Her work spans diverse contexts including healthcare, education, and construction sectors. She has contributed extensively to understanding the role of self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and resilience in professional environments. Her recent publications explore topics such as psychological capital, AI applications in medical imaging, and pandemic-related stress among nurses.

She has received recognition for her efforts in developing assessment tools like the Spanish version of the Utrecht General Engagement Scale (UGES) and has been cited for her contributions to positive psychological assessment methodologies.