SOFIA MIRNA BUELGA VASQUEZ

Sofia Mirna Buelga Vasquez is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy at the Universitat de València, where she is affiliated with the Department of Social Psychology. She is an active member of the BIPSIA Research Group, focusing on Psychosocial Well-being in Childhood and Adolescence.

Her research centers on social psychology with a strong emphasis on adolescent development, family dynamics, and social integration. Key areas include psychosocial well-being, mental health in youth, and intervention strategies for dysfunctional families. Her work bridges clinical practice and social research to promote healthier developmental trajectories in young populations.

The trends in her research, though specific publications are not listed, consistently revolve around the socio-emotional challenges faced by children and adolescents, particularly within family and educational contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates psychological theory with community-based interventions.

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She has contributed to academic mentoring, notably supervising doctoral research, including her own thesis under Dr. Gonzalo Musitu Ochoa. While no formal grants are mentioned, her long-standing affiliation with a recognized research group suggests sustained involvement in funded or institutional research projects.

She is actively involved in the BIPSIA research group, which conducts studies on risk and protective factors affecting youth well-being, contributing to both national and international discourse on adolescent mental health and social adaptation.