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most citedThe Factors Influencing Well-Being in Software Engineers: A Cross-Country Mixed-Method Study

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cs.SE2026

Exploring Emotional Intelligence in Software Testing

Cristina Martinez Montes, Pushpamalar Rajendran, Grace Karuri +1

Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one's own and others' emotions. Software testers deliver judgements about colleagues' wo…

cs.SE2025★ 1 cited

Large Language Models in Thematic Analysis: Prompt Engineering, Evaluation, and Guidelines for Qualitative Software Engineering Research

Cristina Martinez Montes, Robert Feldt, Cristina Miguel Martos +3

As artificial intelligence advances, large language models (LLMs) are entering qualitative research workflows, yet no reproducible methods exist for integrating them into establish…

cs.SE2025

A Multimodal Approach Combining Biometrics and Self-Report Instruments for Monitoring Stress in Programming: Methodological Insights

Cristina Martinez Montes, Daniela Grassi, Nicole Novielli +1

The study of well-being, stress and other human factors has traditionally relied on self-report instruments to assess key variables. However, concerns about potential biases in the…

cs.SE2025★ 1 cited

The Factors Influencing Well-Being in Software Engineers: A Cross-Country Mixed-Method Study

Cristina Martinez Montes, Birgit Penzenstadler, Robert Feldt

The well-being of software engineers is increasingly under strain due to the high-stress nature of their roles, which involve complex problem-solving, tight deadlines, and the pres…

cs.SE2024

Qualifying and Quantifying the Benefits of Mindfulness Practices for IT Workers

Cristina Martinez Montes, Fredrik Sjögren, Adam Klevfors +1

The well-being and productivity of IT workers are crucial for both individual success and the overall prosperity of the organisations they serve. This study proposes mindfulness to…