On July 21, 2020, Professor Luis Javier Tobón Restrepo of the Psychology program defended his doctoral thesis «Operationalization of Personal Responsibility and its relationship with Positive Psychological Capital, in university-young adult workers in the city ​​of Medellín «, directed by Dr. José Federmán Muñoz (Ph.D Universidad Iberoamericana de México) before an eminent evaluating tribunal, made up of Dr. Gisela Delfino (Ph.D University of Buenos Aires), Dr. Maria Gloria Fernandez (Ph.D Universidad del Salvador) and Dr. Virginia Kummer. (Ph.D National University of Entre Ríos). With his thesis defense approved, Professor Luis Javier will receive the title of Doctor of Psychology from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina.

The words of the court that expressed «The thesis presents a new topic with an original approach and its rigorous treatment provides interesting contributions to the field of knowledge. As for the methodology used, the doctoral student has worked appropriately with a sequential mixed approach». exploratory, with an in-depth qualitative phase, from which a quantitative, valid and reliable instrument has been designed.About the written work, the vast knowledge of the literature on the subject and the orderly presentation of the topics stand out. The oral procedure was clear, precise and adjusted. In response to the questions of the court, the doctoral student responded adequately and fluently. The contributions on the current importance of the construct that is analyzed for different fields of the social and human sciences are highlighted, among which the educational field stands out: the possibilities of application of the instrument, its limits and They are a challenge for future research. The rating is an outstanding 10 «.

The thesis integrates the exploration of a clinical phenomenon of psychology and psychotherapy with an existential focus: Personal responsibility, with theoretical constructs of positive psychology: Positive psychological capital. It is worth remembering that the Santa María de los Buenos Aires University, also known as the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), is listed in the international ranking (QS World University Rankings 2020) as the first private university in Argentina and is among the top 10 in Latin America.
Congratulations to the professor for this new professional achievement that adds to the successes obtained in all his actions for the growth of psychology and the strengthening of the actions of the Institution.

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