🌟Summary
Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin is a Full Professor at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), specializing in Evolutionary and Educational Psychology. He leads the UNESCO Chair on Communication and Educational Values, fostering knowledge exchange on media and values. His research focuses on educational values, media literacy, adolescent identity, and digital risks.
🎓 Education
Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin holds a PhD in Pedagogy from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), obtained in 2003. He also earned a Licentiate in Pedagogy from UPV/EHU in 1990 and completed a Certificate in Leisure Studies at the University of Oxford in 1994. Additionally, he received a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Education and Society in Euskal Herria from UPV/EHU in 2005, showcasing his extensive academic background and commitment to the field of education.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin is a Full Professor at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in the Department of Evolutionary and Educational Psychology, a position he has held since 2020. He serves as the head of the UNESCO Chair on Communication and Educational Values, promoting the exchange of knowledge on media and educational values. His international experience includes serving as a UNESCO Research Fellow from 1995 to 1997 and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva in 2018. His extensive professional experience underscores his leadership in educational research and his commitment to advancing media literacy and educational values.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin’s research primarily focuses on media literacy and educational values, examining the impact of media on educational values and the role of digital education. He investigates adolescent identity formation, particularly how adolescents construct their identities and the influence of parental mediation in this process. Another key area of his research is digital anomie and risk perception, where he explores the psychological and educational aspects of digital risks, including the inappropriate use of the internet and social media, and the perception of these risks among different age groups.