J. Francisco Santibáñez-Palma

University of Tarapacá | UTA · Departamento de Filosofía y Psicología

El consumo de pornografía es considerado una práctica común y saludable, sin embargo, también tiene el potencial de convertirse en una problemática. No obstante, poco se sabe ello en Chile, así como tampoco de su efecto en la salud mental. Objetivo: Para ello, se realizó un estudio transcultural donde se buscó comparar el consumo de pornografía de...

Background. Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental health issues experienced worldwide. However, whereas cross-cultural studies utilize psychometrically valid and reliable scales, fewer can meaningfully compare these conditions across different groups. To address this gap, the current study aimed to psychometrically assess the B...

Amongst many psychometric instruments to measure male sexual dysfunctions, the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) stands out for its utility and widespread use. However, its internal latent structure lacks consistency across studies. Furthermore, studies have yet to address its measurement invariance evidence. Moreover, no formal valid...

Scientific research is vital for student’s education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and deepening subject knowledge. To assess students’ attitudes towards research, the attitude towards research scale was developed (EACIN). This study addresses three gaps regarding this instrument: inconsistent latent structure, lack of compa...

Inconsistencies in the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) factor structure and current research and clinical guidelines highlight the need for continued exploration of its psychometric evidence. Furthermore, only one study has assessed its measurement invariance (MI), while the only FSFI validation conducted in Chile lacks quality and representati...

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are one of the populations most likely to be infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) worldwide. Sexual risk behaviors (SRB) are the main route of HIV transmission. Among the factors associated with SRB, internalized homophobia (rejection of one’s sexuality) is a...

El Suicidio es un grave problema de salud pública, por lo que evaluar su riesgo es fundamental para su prevención. Si bien existen múltiples factores relacionados, se cuentan con pocos instrumentos psicométricos para la medición conjunta de factores protectores y de riesgo, dificultando una comprensión multidimensional del comportamiento suicida. S...