Miguel Ángel López-Sáez

psychologist

Miguel Ángel López-Sáez is a Spanish psychologist specializing in social psychology and a professor at Rey Juan Carlos University. His research focuses on identity, social categorization, and the psychological mechanisms that influence how individuals perceive and interact with their national identities, particularly in the context of tourism. He has explored phenomena such as the 'syndrome of the undercover Spanish tourist,' examining why some Spaniards may feel the need to conceal their nationality when abroad to distance themselves from negative stereotypes associated with Spanish tourists. His work highlights the complexities of identity construction and the impact of cultural narratives on individual behavior in international contexts.