Maria Jose Arosemena Burbano
- PhD Candidate
- The association between family exposure to violence and the development
- of morality in early childhood
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About
María José holds an undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Universidad Espíritu Santo (Guayaquil, Ecuador - Cum Laude Award), a MSc in Forensic Mental Health from King's College London, and an MPhil in Criminological Research from the University of Cambridge (Distinction). She was awarded a 1+3 ESRC DTP studentship to complete her MPhil and PhD. Prior to starting her studies in Cambridge, under the supervision of Professor Manuel Eisner, María José worked in Guayaquil providing therapy to autistic children, survivors of sexual abuse, and children and teenagers who experienced domestic abuse.
Research
María José's research interests are family violence, child development, morality, violence prevention, parenting interventions. She is part of the Violence Research Centre and Centre for Family Research. Her PhD thesis is on: 'The association between family exposure to violence and the development of morality in early childhood'.