
a gender perspective of the University of Granada
Psychology Lab

Research
Analyze interpersonal relationships from a gender perspective
Intervention
Intervention with victims of gender violence
Training
Training on gender roles and sexist ideology
Research Interests
Through a gender perspective, the group tries to investigate the influence of different variables in the development of interpersonal relationships.
Sexist ideology
Gender violence
Sexual objectification
Forgiveness
Emotions
Cyber violences
Decision making
Social perception
Team of
research
Gender & Psychosocial Lab is directed by Francisca Expósito. The laboratory is made up of researchers from the Psychology Departments of the Universities of Granada, Extremadura, and Alicante (Spain).
Publications

Medinilla-Tena, P., Badenes-Sastre, M., & Expósito, F. (2025). Predictors of Cognitive Distortions in Intimate Partner Violence: An Analysis of Ideological, Relational and Sociodemographic Factors. Behavioral Sciences, 15(5), 677. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050677
Villanueva-Moya, L., & Expósito, F. (2025). How does communal strength influence work and family sacrifices between women and men? The role of authenticity and feeling appreciated. The Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2025.2502738
Sánchez-Hernández, M.D., & Herrera , M.C. (2025). Más allá del «Like»: Diferencias de género en las motivaciones e impacto del uso de Facebook. Reidocrea, 14(12), 162-175. https://hdl.handle.net/10481/103291
From the Laboratory of Social Psychology and Gender we would like to thank all the speakers invited to the VII Conference on ‘Health and Women’ for their interventions, as well as all the attendees. Without all of you it would not have been possible, thank you very much for your participation! See you at the next Conference!
The researcher Francisca Expósito was invited to participate in the round table: “Gender stereotypes: An obstacle to equality” in Paris, which was organised by the Society of Spanish Researchers in France.
The researcher Marta Badenes-Sastre was interviewed for the special Christmas issue of Arrels magazine, as author of the book “Entre pegas y apegos: Apuesta por ti”. In this special edition, Marta shares valuable reflections and recommendations to improve the relationship with oneself and with others, as well as to face the challenges that may arise



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