Psychological research in Latin America: Current and future perspectives

Abstract

This chapter, devoted to psychological scientific investigation in Latin America, shows the main trends in basic and applied research, the methods used, and the most important advances and limitations of research. It refers to the need to consolidate programs nationally and internationally and increase funding for research projects and institutions. The main areas of work are pointed out along with the most outstanding contributions to psychology as a science, made by psychologists from several countries, without overlooking the applications of psychology, which for developing countries are of fundamental importance.