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- AGIT: what is the cause that inspires you?Publication . Rodrigues, Anabela; Gonçalves, ArmandaContextualized in the humanist and Christian nature of UCP, the 1st Cycle in Psychology in the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences sees teaching and research as promoters not only of professional skills but also human dignity. In this sense, students can participate in Community Service, an extracurricular program that aims to provide students with a volunteer experience, imbued with the spirit of service, through which students can develop their relational and social intervention skills. Anchored in the AGIT motto, this community service is organized around several participation options: one-time actions (Agit Once), involvement institutional projects (Agit Once Again) and the construction of their own projects ("Every Drop Counts" - blood donation campaign; "Trade with Me" – sustainable consumption). Throughout the program the students are accompanied from selection to project construction, implementation, and final evaluation. 28 students were part of the program and are now finishing and evaluating the experience. The evaluation made by the host institutions is very positive. "We believe that little by little, we are beginning to do"...small pieces of good that together help transform the world".
- Basic human values in Portugal: exploring the years 2002 to 2020Publication . Silva, Maurício Gonçalves e; Duque, EduardoUnderstanding the evolution of societal values is crucial amidst globalization and migration. This study aimed to (1) map Portugal’s basic human values (BHVs) profile in 2020 through comparison with six European countries (Bulgaria, France, United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, and Norway) and (2) analyze Portugal’s BHVs trajectory from 2002 to 2020. Drawing on Schwartz’s theory and European Social Survey (ESS) data, we applied descriptive statistics, similarity indices, post-stratification weighting, and trend analysis after extensive data cleaning. Results indicate that in 2020, Portugal displayed high self-transcendence and relatively high openness to change, aligning most closely with the United Kingdom and Hungary. Longitudinal analysis revealed a shift after 2012, marked by rising hedonism, stimulation, and self-direction, and declining conformity. These value dynamics offer insights into future societal demands and potential tensions. Moreover, Portugal’s emerging value configuration—balancing self-transcendence with growing openness—may foster economic opportunities by enhancing attractiveness for innovation ecosystems (linked to self-direction and stimulation), experience-driven tourism (hedonism), and investments aligned with sustainable and social goals (universalism and benevolence). Monitoring value changes remains essential to anticipate societal transformations and inform policy design.
- Rural and urban adolescents environmental attitudesPublication . Martins, Maria Conceição; Veiga, Feliciano Henriques; Oliveira, Íris Martins; Veiga, Carlota Moura; Carvalho, Nuno Archer; Martínez, Isabel; Festas, IsabelObjective The worldwide intensification of environmental problems has increased political debates and educational concerns about behaviors and citizens’ responsibilities. Studying the factors and dynamics of environmental attitudes is critical for environmental behaviors. However, studies regarding environmental attitudes throughout adolescence and considering rural and urban regions are lacking. This study investigated the environmental attitudes of early and middle adolescents, comparing rural and urban regions. Method The sample consisted of 1,262 students (53.6% women) who completed two environmental attitude inventories: one measuring ecocentrism (sustaining environmental preservation) and another measuring anthropocentrism (sustaining environmental utilization). Results Urban students presented higher anthropocentric attitudes than rural students. Early adolescents scored higher on ecocentric attitudes, whereas middle adolescents scored higher on anthropocentric attitudes. Urban students increased anthropocentric attitudes from early to middle adolescence, while rural students decreased ecocentric attitudes. Conclusion The findings highlight developmental and contextual differences in environmental attitudes, which have implications for education and policy. We discuss recommendations for future research.