Analysis of the current training in cyberpsychology in undergraduate psychology programs in Colombia
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cyberpsychology, Psychology programs, technology, undergraduate educationAbstract
The present study analyzes the training in cyberpsychology within undergraduate psychology programs in Colombia. Using a descriptive analytical cross-sectional documentary design, the curricula of 144 programs registered in the National Information System of Higher Education (SNIES) were reviewed. Courses were categorized into two groups: those directly related to the thematic areas of cyberpsychology and those related to ICTs. It was found that only 24 programs (16.67%) include relevant courses, most of which focus on ICTs. These results reveal a limited integration of cyberpsychology in current training, highlighting the need to reformulate curricula to include specific competencies in this emerging field, which is essential to address the contemporary demands of psychology in the digital context.
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