Abstract

BARRIGA NAVA, Jackeline. Psychology applied to socioeconomic development. Revista de Psicologia [online]. 2022, n.28, pp.89-102. ISSN 2223-3032.  https://doi.org/10.53287/vgsr4725rh30z.

Societies are committed to combating poverty in the world, raising the development and productivity of their nations, for this reason the objective of this study is to analyze the contribution of applied psychology to the socioeconomic development of a country considering human capital and its role in the levels of socioeconomic development that is the productive triad: Government (civil servant and leaders), company (entrepreneurs, employees and leaders) and academy or university (teacher, students). The present study is analytical-reflexive of an empirical propositive type, in relation to the results, two contributions have been considered by psychology in socioeconomic development, these are: integral formation of human capital (values, skills and knowledge) and mental health (Social, emotional and psychological well-being). Likewise, actions were suggested within the work of the psychologist, such as: emphasizing Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, entrepreneurship education, developing research in different areas of psychology, training quality human resources and proposing public policies.

Keywords : Socioeconomic development; Productive triad;Integral education;Mental health;Human capital.

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