Education 📚
María Emma Mayo Pais obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2005, graduating with honors (9.0202/10). She completed her Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in 2007 and earned her Ph.D. in 2010, both from the same university, specializing in Psychological Development, Family, Education, and Intervention.
Experience 💼
Since September 2021, María Emma Mayo Pais has been teaching at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Santiago de Compostela, where she engages in both research and teaching activities in Developmental and Educational Psychology.Research Interest 🧠
Her research interests include the impact of visual impairment on family dynamics, educational inclusion, and psychological well-being in educational settings.
Award 🏆
María Emma Mayo Pais has been recognized for her outstanding contributions with multiple awards, including the prestigious distinction of “CUM LAUDE” for her doctoral thesis on familial reactions to visual impairment.
Publications 📚
María Emma Mayo Pais has authored numerous influential publications:
- Mayo, M.E., Taboada, E., Real, J.E., Iglesias-Souto, P.M., & Dosil, A. (2009). Parental reactions to the diagnosis of visual disability: feelings and emotions, parental bond, and couple relationships. Revista de Psicología General y Aplicada, 62(4), 349-358. Link [Cited by 150]
- Mayo, M.E., Real, J.E., Taboada, E.M., Iglesias-Souto, P.M., & Dosil, A. (2012). Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Coping Styles Questionnaire for Stressful Events (CSQ-SE) applied to parents of children with visual disabilities. Anales de Psicología, 28(1), 83-88. Link [Cited by 90]
- Campos, A., & Mayo, M.E. (2014). A Research Note on Mental Imagery in the Blind in Terms of Reassessment at a 9-Year Interval. Journal of Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 33(4), 359-366. Link [Cited by 60]