• This research addresses the equality of the different forms of parentage regulated by positive law, comparing them using the notion of proportionality or proportional equality as a yardstick. This concept has gained considerable traction in recent times and is closely related to the notions of reasonableness and opposed to the long-established notion of arbitrariness. The study focuses primarily on the notion of equality-proportionality, a concept that has not yet been fully explored. What has been studied, albeit in relatively dogmatic and limited ways, is the concept of equality of effects, and in an abstract manner. This study broadens the analysis, recognizing that these are distinct forms of parentage that necessarily require differential treatment. This is what will allow for an analysis of the proportionality of the regulations and a verification of whether or not such proportionality exists. 

• Research by Dr. Lorena Bolzon within the framework of her doctoral thesis. 

• Studies of parental stress in relation to various characteristics of the family system and its socioeconomic context have yielded contradictory and inconclusive results. Given its impact on family well-being and children's cognitive and socio-emotional development, clarifying these relationships is essential.  

• Objectives. To evaluate the levels of parental stress and its relationship with the parental alliance, functional/dysfunctional coping and problematic behaviors of children of mothers in different socioeconomic contexts.  

• Method. 104 mothers from socioeconomically vulnerable backgrounds and 107 mothers from non-vulnerable backgrounds participated in the study by completing various instruments. Different multivariate structural equation models of parental stress were analyzed in the total sample and in both subsamples.  

• Results. Mothers from vulnerable backgrounds reported higher levels of parental stress and behavioral problems in their children, and lower levels of parental alliance and functional coping. The relationships between the variables and with parental stress differed between the two groups. 

• Conclusion. The socioeconomic context significantly impacts levels of parental alliance, children's problematic behaviors, coping strategies implemented, parental stress, and the way in which they behave and relate to each other.  

• Research led by Dr. Victoria Bein as part of her doctoral thesis. 

• Contemporary society, which especially exalts the possession and production of goods, condemns older adults to rejection or exclusion, shaping stereotypes as a result of different theories about aging that push to the devaluation and ignorance of their capacity to contribute to all of humanity.   

• Although this is a stage of life in which a crisis of one's own identity prevails due to the loss of some capacities, skills and assets that condition the older adult in the development of their autonomy, or in the loss of their loved ones as a biographical reality, far from positioning itself in a biased view of a vital reality, it proposes to discover and scientifically affirm its irreplaceable participation for the future of the next generations.    

• It is important to highlight the significant role of older adults and their indispensable contribution to family bonds and intergenerational relationships. This is not to ignore the evolving lifestyles of older adults, who, striving to maintain their personal autonomy and active participation, face demands from their own children's families or from caring for incapacitated elderly relatives. This is not a result of social assignment, but rather stems from their inherent capacity to nurture and promote life. Thus, interpersonal family bonds profoundly shape human identity and influence the formation of attitudes and values, offering opportunities for self-realization and personal fulfillment. 

• Research led by Dr. María Dolores Dimier de Vicente as part of her doctoral thesis. 

• This project aims to understand how contemporary parenting practices unfold as hybrid exercises integrated within the media ecosystem present in the family sphere. We begin with the premise that all parenting is a situated practice and, as such, is shaped by contemporary technologies. Therefore, it encompasses not only the educational mediation of parents, children, and digital life, but also—and increasingly—develops in digital environments. In keeping with the nature of our subject, the proposed approach will be informed by two ecological perspectives: that of human development (Bronfenbrenner, 1987) and that of media (McLuhan, 1964; Ong, 1977; Postman, 1994; Scolari, 2013).   

• The approach will be eminently qualitative and will seek to transcend the descriptive stage to achieve conceptual density, formulate interpretations and generate middle-range theory, following the procedures set by grounded theory (Glaser and Strauss, 1967; Strauss and Corbin, 2002; Clarke, 2005), with contributions from digital ethnography (Pink et al., 2016; Hine, 2015, 2004; Kozinets, 2015).  

• Research conducted by Dr. Mariángeles Castro Sánchez as part of her doctoral thesis. 

• This research offers a panoramic and critical view of family dynamics in the region. It analyzes, from diverse perspectives, the structural, social, and political changes affecting Latin American families. Publisher: Universidad de La Sabana. ISBN: 978-958-12-0678-0. e-ISBN: 978-958-12-0679-7. Editor: Pamela Leyva-Townsend.  

• Joint research with the member institutes of REDIFAM. 

https://publicaciones.unisabana.edu.co/publicaciones/publicaciones/instituto-de-la-familia/la-familia-en-latinoamerica-3/ 

• A multinational study aimed at understanding the family coping strategies used in the period following the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic lockdown. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational methodology was used with 8043 participants from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru (5971 women and 2072 men). The COPES Family Coping Strategies Scale was applied, which assesses: Obtaining social support, Restructuring, Seeking spiritual support, Family mobilization to obtain and accept help, and Passive appraisal.  

• Joint research with Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile; Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador; Universidad Católica de Honduras, Honduras; Universidad Católica San Pablo, Peru; Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia.  

• The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic brought profound transformations to human life, generating significant stress and family disruptions. Countries like Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador were particularly affected, facing socioeconomic challenges and requiring families to adapt to the crisis. This study focuses on the results of research that sought to identify post-crisis lessons learned, with the aim of analyzing the positive and negative lessons learned in personal and family life in Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent socio-health crisis. The study identifies practices, conditions, and situations, and explores persistent barriers or challenges across the three countries. 

• Study conducted in conjunction with the San Sebastián University, Concepción, Chile; and the Private Technical University of Loja, Ecuador. REDIFAM research grant. 

• The initial investigation aimed to explore the situations that the Argentine family was going through.  

•  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the WHO on March 11, 2020, the Republic of Argentina declared a public health emergency. Days later, the National Executive Branch issued Decree 297/20, which mandated social isolation and preventative measures throughout the country, effective March 20, 2020. In this context, the survey "Personal and Family Life in Times of Social Isolation" aims to understand some of the effects of social confinement on individuals, their families, and interpersonal relationships during its various phases. The research was conducted in three distinct stages, given the almost seven-month duration of the measure, in order to allow for a comparative study at different times of the year. Simultaneously, a joint research team was established with the University of La Sabana (Colombia) and the University of San Sebastián (Chile), enabling comparative studies with various Latin American countries. 

• This research aims to design, implement, and evaluate an innovative and interactive methodology for developing empathy in fathers through digital content. The goal is to promote positive parenting and improve interpersonal relationships within families. The research focuses particularly on marginalized sectors of the population in the greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area. The program includes interactive content to facilitate the development of participants' skills. 

• Joint research with the Faculty of Communication, within the framework of the 16th Internal Research Competition of the Universidad Austral.