Prevention of peer and intimate partner violence in adolescents.

• Description: Analysis of personal, family and social variables related to peer and intimate partner violence in adolescents. The connection between both types of violence, in face-to-face interaction and in virtual spaces. The development of prevention programmes within the school environment.
• In charge of this line of research: María Jesús Cava
• Keywords: Peer violence, intimate partner violence, adolescents, intervention, prevention, promotion of coexistence, school environments.
• Areas of application:
  • prevention of bullying, 
  • promotion of school coexistence,
  • prevention of intimate partner violence in adolescents.

Promotion of psychosocial well-being, happiness and healthy lifestyles in adolescents.

• Description: Analysis of variables related to the appropriate management of emotions, interpersonal skills and healthy lifestyles (physical activity, responsible internet use, critical thinking about online content), and their influence on life satisfaction and happiness.
• In charge of this line of research: María Jesús Cava
• Keywords: Emotion management, life satisfaction, happiness, responsible internet use, healthy lifestyles, fostering well-being.
• Areas of application:
  • promotion of well-being and happiness,
  • development of socio-emotional skills,
  • promotion of healthy lifestyles,

Cyber-aggression (cyberbullying) and risks associated with poor internet use.

• Description: Analysis of the variables associated with cyber-aggression and cyber-victimisation (cyberbullying) in children and adolescents, including risk factors at a personal, family and social level, and their relationship with other problems that arise from poor internet use (grooming, sexting...).
• In charge of this line of research: Sofía Buelga
• Keywords: Cyberbullying, cyber-victimisation, online risks, grooming, sexting, poor internet use, risk factors.
• Areas of application:
  • prevention of cyberbullying,
  • prevention of poor internet use.

Prevention of risks associated to poor internet use in children and adolescents.

• Description: Development of strategies and intervention programmes aimed at preventing risks associated with poor internet use in children and adolescents. Development of their digital skills and their awareness of online dangers.
• In charge of this line of research: Jessica Ortega Barón
• Keywords: Prevention strategies, intervention programmes, risks associated with the internet, cyber-violence, development of skills.
• Areas of application:
  • prevention of online problems,
  • psychosocial intervention,
  • action guidelines on the internet.

Heroic behaviour in adolescence.

• Description: Analysis of the factors associated with heroic behaviour in adolescence, both situational and dispositional. For instance, acting as the victim’s advocate in the face of (cyber)bullying, discrimination or other types of aggression, and their impact on psychosocial well-being.
• In charge of this line of research: David Moreno Ruiz
• Keywords: Heroism, altruism, determination, sacrifice, reaction, risk, psychosocial well-being.
• Areas of application:
  • promotion of coexistence and psychosocial well-being,
  • prevention of violence.