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- Country report: PortugalPublication . Novais, Rui Alexandre
- Relacionamentos românticos : as componentes do amor e a qualidade das alternativasPublication . Silva, Francisca Faria da; Leite, Ângela Maria TeixeiraThis dissertation explores the relationship between the type of love experienced in a relationship and the quality of alternatives in romantic relationships. Love is understood as a complex of feelings, attitudes and states directed towards a partner, where attractive alternatives may emerge that threaten the primary relationship. The study included 427 participants, predominantly women of Portuguese nationality, with an average age of 28 years, with the majority of participants in a romantic relationship. For the investigation, the Triangular Love Scale (TLS-15) was utilized to assess levels of romantic love among individuals in relationships, along with the Quality of Alternatives subscale from the Investment Model Scale, which measures the extent to which an individual´s fundamental needs could be satisfied outside their current relationship. The results confirmed the validity of the instruments employed and revealed a significant negative correlation between Triangular Love Scale (TLS-15) scores and the perception of alternative relationship options. Gender differences were statistically significant, with women scoring higher in intimacy and commitment, while men and younger individuals tended to place greater value on external alternatives, exhibiting higher levels of passion. Additionally, individuals who reported a higher number of non-significant partners obtained higher scores on the Quality of Alternatives subscale, indicating that engaging in multiple relationships increases the perception of external alternatives. These findings reinforce the notion that love and commitment play a crucial protective role against external relational alternatives.
- Pai, Filho e Espírito Santo : o conceito de ‘pessoa’ na teologia da imanência trinitária de Hans Urs von Balthasar na Theodramatik.Publication . Amarelo, Bernardo Miguel Dias Saraiva e; Palma, Alexandre Coutinho Lopes de BritoIn this project, our primary intention is to identify the configuration of the concept of person as understood by Hans Urs von Balthasar within the framework of Trinitarian imma-nence, as developed in the author’s theological dramatics, the Theodramatik. A secondary aim is to describe how, within this very notion, the Swiss theologian articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons. To achieve this, we begin, in the first chapter, by presenting the life and work of Hans Urs von Balthasar, focusing particularly on his theological Aesthetics, Dramatics, and Logic trilogy, as well as the major influences of other authors on his theological thought. In the second chapter, we survey the elements of Trinitarian immanent theology that Balthasar presents across the various volumes of the Theodramatik. Finally, in the third and concluding chapter of this work, we develop a systematic ac-count of the theology of divine intimacy within the One and Triune God. We then expound upon the individuation of the concept of person within the context of Balthasar’s reflection on divine immanence in his theological dramatics, as well as the way the author articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons.
- David e o Golias na indústria têxtil : a interdependência entre as micro e pequenas empresas portuguesas e a InditexPublication . Moreira, Leonor Gomes; Madsen, Ana Margarida Lima Ferreira C. O. JunckerEsta investigação procurou compreender a relação entre as micro e pequenas empresas da indústria têxtil e a Inditex, analisando o grau de dependência existente e as implicações desta relação para a autonomia e sustentabilidade das empresas nacionais. A partir da Teoria da Dependência de Recursos (Pfeffer & Salancik, 1978), foram conduzidas nove entrevistas com empresas subcontratadas, independentemente da proporção destinada ao grupo espanhol. Além disso, foram analisadas informações privilegiadas sobre o funcionamento da Inditex, um estudo de caso previamente realizado sobre a Inditex e entrevistas concedidas por representantes do grupo galego, permitindo uma visão mais abrangente sobre a dinâmica entre as partes. Os resultados revelam que, apesar de formalmente autónomas, muitas destas pequenas e médias empresas enfrentam desafios significativos impostos pela Inditex, seja através da pressão sobre preços, prazos de entrega ou processos produtivos. A relação de dependência tem um impacto direto na tomada de decisões, influenciando investimentos em tecnologia, políticas laborais e estratégias de sustentabilidade. Embora algumas empresas tenham procurado diversificar a sua carteira de clientes, a Inditex continua a ser um pilar central para o setor, condicionando o crescimento e a estabilidade financeira destas micro e pequenas firmas portuguesas subcontratadas. Verificou-se uma dependência estrutural das empresas portuguesas face à Inditex, marcada por uma relação de clientelismo, ausência de apoio direto e exigências operacionais rigorosas por parte do grupo espanhol.
- Heterogeneity in the long-run effect of fertility on economic growthPublication . Ribeiro, José Pedro Moreira; Ribeiro, Ricardo Miguel Martins da CostaEmpirical studies generally found that higher fertility has either a negative or insignificant impact on economic growth. Although studies examining the long-term effects of fertility on growth are scarce, they have shown consistent positive effects across various robustness checks. This study examines whether these effects are homogeneous. The results suggest that the effect is heterogeneous across countries with different initial fertility rates as well as countries of different geographies.