- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport - Madrid
Dra. María Salette Marentes Castillo
- Biomedicine and Health
- Sciences
- Sports
PhD in Physical Culture Sciences. Postdoctoral research at the University of Valencia. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s in Sport and Physical Activity Psychology. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Barcelona. Specialist in quantitative research. Collaborator with the Advanced Research Group in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport Psychology at the University of Valencia. Research focuses on the social psychology of physical activity, healthy behavior, and the psychosocial and well-being experience in high-performance sports.
Academic background
PhD in Physical Culture Sciences
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, México
- 2016-2019
Master's Degree in Sport Psychology
- Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México
- 2008-2010
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
- Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México
- 2002-2007
Professional experience
Degrees
Publications
Fear of Fat, Processes of Change, and Weight-Related Behaviors in Mexican and Spanish Adolescents
The general objective was to examine the predictive role of fear of fat on weight-related behaviors (healthy and unhealthy weight control behaviors) through the mediation of experiential and behavioral change processes (consciousness raising, counterconditioning, helping relationships, reinforcement management, self-liberation, self-reevaluation, stimulus control, substance use). Additionally, the study examined the correlations between the variables with regard to gender and country, as well as the differences in the use of processes of change across stages of change through the use of a multivariate analysis of variance.
Towards a Healthy Diet in an Adolescent Population: The Mediating Role of Motivation and Perceived Barriers between Self-Efficacy and Weight Regulation
The objective of this study was to assess the predictive role of perceived self-efficacy for healthy eating and weight regulation on healthy and unhealthy eating behavior through the mediation of autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, amotivation, and perceived barriers to daily mechanisms affecting healthy consumption
Interest and Perseverance Are Not Enough to Be Physically Active: The Importance of Self-Efficacy toward Healthy Eating and Healthy Weight to Move More in Adolescents
Insufficient physical activity in adolescents remains an important issue for health promotion. Given the current relevance of understanding the adoption and maintenance of moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA), the aim of this study was to analyze, in a sample of adolescents, the role of grit personality as an antecedent of healthy eating and healthy weight (HEW) self-efficacy and its implications for the practice of MVPA.
Research projects
Psychosocial Variables Preceding Healthy Behavior
A project aimed at studying the psychosocial variables related to the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors, specifically healthy eating, weight control, and physical activity among adolescents in Mexico and Spain. Variables such as motivation, self-efficacy, self-control, and social support are examined.
Psychosocial Aspects Predicting the Experience of Basketball Practice in Young Players
A study titled "Psychosocial Aspects Predicting the Experience of Basketball Practice in Young Players," conducted from October 2021 to October 2023. Funded by the L'Alqueria del Basket Chair at the University of Valencia.