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- Os círculos de construção de paz como estratégias de acolhimento às famílias das crianças com deficiênciaPublication . Souza, Maria da Conceição AlexandreEste artigo, recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado, relata experiências com mães de estudantes com deficiência no Colégio Ferreira de Souza, buscando promover um acolhimento significativo diante dos desafios diários. As ações foram direcionadas ao fortalecimento da autoconfiança, bem-estar, engajamento e personalização, além do desenvolvimento de competências socioemocionais como resiliência, cooperação, iniciativa e foco. A metodologia utilizou os Círculos de Construção de Paz, da Justiça Restaurativa, que valorizam o diálogo, respeito, justiça social e diversidade. Esses círculos criaram espaços seguros de escuta e troca, incentivando a participação ativa das famílias no processo educacional. A combinação entre os círculos e as competências socioemocionais contribuiu para um ambiente escolar mais inclusivo e solidário, beneficiando tanto as crianças quanto suas famílias. A autora também vivenciou impactos pessoais e acadêmicos, refletindo sobre sua própria trajetória. A experiência evidenciou a força do acolhimento e do diálogo na construção de uma educação mais humana e justa.
- José Augusto Cardoso Bernardes, A oficina de Camões: apontamentos sobre os lusíadas, Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade, 2022, 260 pp.Publication . Martins, José Cândido de Oliveira
- Plutarco, Como deve o jovem ouvir os poetas? (Trad., introd. e notas de Marta Várzeas), Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade, 2022, 108 pp.Publication . Martins, José Cândido de Oliveira; Várzeas, Marta
- A conversão de Inácio numa perspetiva psicológicaPublication . Azevedo, Ângela SáThe conversion of Ignatius of Loyola can be reflected upon from different perspectives, namely anthropological, theological, sociological, and psychological. Reflect on the meaning of conversion implies studying the converted person, inserted into their contexts of reference, and the complex process of conversion. In this framework, Psychology understood as the science that studies the person in development throughout life, in its multidimensionality, may present itself as an approach to be considered in the reflection on the conversion process. From a psychological perspective, this paper aims to reflect the impact of Ignatius of Loyola’s personality on the conversion process. At the same time, based on previous studies on this topic, a complementary view on the conversion process is added. In this way we will also develop the characteristics of Ignatius of Loyola in terms of motivation and self-regulation to understand the process of conversion. An attempt will be made to answer the following questions: What personality characteristics did Ignatius of Loyola present that helped him in his conversion? Can we understand the conversion process as a motivational and self-regulatory process, based on the constructivist and socio-cognitive models of Psychology?
- Associations between time perspective, subjective happiness, psychological well-being, and mental health: the moderating role of sociodemographic variablesPublication . Gonçalves, Armanda; Ferreira, Inês; Cunha, Júlia; Igreja, Lara; Leite, ÂngelaThe relationship between psychological well‑being, mental health, and time perspective remains insufficiently understood. This study examines the associations among these variables and explores whether sociodemographic factors moderate these relationships. A cross‑sectional sample of 428 Portuguese participants completed the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, the Psychological Well‑Being Scale, the Subjective Happiness Scale, and the Mental Health Inventory. Subjective happiness and mental health showed the strongest associations with time perspectives, whereas sociodemographic variables functioned as weak moderators. Specifically, regression analyses indicated that higher subjective happiness was associated with a more positive past perspective and a stronger future orientation, while better mental health was linked to a less negative past perspective and a less fatalistic present view. Although several sociodemographic variables (e.g., gender, education, age) demonstrated statistically significant moderating effects, their practical impact was minimal, with all interaction effect sizes being very small. These findings suggest that the associations between psychological well‑being and time perspective are relatively consistent across demographic groups, with happiness and mental health showing the most robust links. While the cross‑sectional design does not allow causal conclusions, the results highlight meaningful patterns of association and suggest that the strength of the associations between psychological resources and temporal orientations varied across life circumstances - for example, the association between mental health and future orientation was stronger among younger, unmarried individuals in this sample.
- Understanding creative processes through narcissism and sexuality: a systematic review of psychological and psychodynamic theoriesPublication . Ribeiro, Maria Patrícia; Moreira, Diana; Coelho, RuiThis systematic review examines the intricate intersection of narcissism, sexuality, and creativity by synthesizing theoretical frameworks, empirical data, and clinical observations. The primary objective is to elucidate how narcissistic personality structures and psychosexual dynamics influence the creative process. While these factors may facilitate originality and self-expression, unresolved conflicts between them can result in creative inhibition or maladaptive functioning. Furthermore, the review explores how early relational experiences and identity formation underpin creative development throughout the lifespan, positioning creativity as a psychological function deeply embedded in emotional life and interpersonal dynamics. The article concludes by proposing an integrative framework to guide future research and clinical practice.
- Quality of life and burden during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study with family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's diseasePublication . Brito, Laura; Faria, Susana; Leite, Angela; Pereira, M. GraçaIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the challenges faced by family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially affecting their psychological, behavioral, and physiological well-being. Understanding how these processes evolve over time is critical for informing targeted interventions. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted with 130 Portuguese family caregivers assessed at three time points over a 12-month period. Measures included quality of life (QoL), caregiver burden, psychological distress, forgiveness, health behaviors, caregiving competence, family stress, and heart rate variability (HRV). Linear mixed-effects models and mediation analyses were performed while controlling for caregiver age and dementia severity. Results: Physical QoL and health behaviors initially declined but subsequently demonstrated a trend toward recovery over time, whereas mental QoL showed a sustained decline. HRV, caregiving competence, and family stress increased throughout the study period. Forgiveness mediated the relationship between psychological distress and both caregiver burden and physical QoL, but not mental QoL. Health behaviors did not mediate the association between HRV and caregiver burden. Discussion: These findings highlight the dynamic and multifaceted nature of caregiving under prolonged stress conditions. Although caregivers demonstrated adaptive processes over time, the persistent decline in mental QoL underscores their continued psychological vulnerability. The mediating role of forgiveness suggests that it may serve as an important protective mechanism and a promising target for interventions aimed at improving caregiver well-being.
- ICU admission and post-discharge mortality in COVID-19: different risk factors across clinical phasesPublication . Leite, Fernanda; Santos Silva, André; Ferreira, Sara; Brito, Carina; Leite, ÂngelaBACKGROUND: Risk factors for severe COVID-19 and in-hospital mortality are well described, but it remains unclear whether the same factors predict mortality after hospital discharge. Distinguishing risk profiles across clinical phases may improve patient management and follow-up strategies. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of 595 adults hospitalized with PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in Portugal (September-November 2020). The primary outcome was all-cause mortality during hospitalization and up to 120 days post-discharge. Secondary outcomes included intensive care unit (ICU) admission, maximum disease severity (WHO Clinical Progression Scale), oxygen supplementation, and length of stay. Univariable and multivariable regression analyses were performed using logistic regression for binary outcomes and linear regression for continuous outcomes. RESULTS: Overall mortality was 22.5%, rising from 14.1% in-hospital to 22.5% at 120-day follow-up (p < 0.001), with 37.3% of deaths occurring post-discharge. ICU admission was required in 17.6% of patients and was significantly associated with obesity (OR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.39-3.23, p < 0.001) and male sex (OR = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.14-2.78, p = 0.010) in univariable analysis. In contrast, post-discharge mortality was associated with longer hospital stay (18.4 vs. 9.9 days, p < 0.001) and a higher prevalence of malignancy (28.0% vs. 13.1%, p = 0.032), but not with ICU admission. In multivariable logistic regression, oxygen supplementation was the strongest predictor of 120-day mortality (OR = 2.50, 95% CI: 1.38-4.51, p = 0.002). Only pulmonary diseases and obesity were independently associated with maximum disease severity. CONCLUSIONS: Risk factors for acute COVID-19 severity differ from those for post-discharge mortality. These findings support a phase-specific approach to risk stratification, suggesting that patients with obesity are at increased risk of early respiratory deterioration, while patients with malignancy may benefit from closer post-discharge follow-up regardless of ICU admission status.
- Cyber dating abuse and the dark triad: exploring the role of sociodemographic, relational and psychological factorsPublication . Barros, Vanessa; Leite, Ângela; Monteiro, Ana P.Objective: This study examined the association between cyber dating abuse (CDA), Dark Triad personality traits, loneliness, and hostility, as well as the moderating role of sociodemographic variables (e.g., sex and age) and psychosocial variables (loneliness and hostility) in the relationship between dark triad traits and CDA. Method: A quantitative crosssectional design was employed with a sample of 603 Portuguese participants. The following instruments were administered: a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire, the Dirty Dozen, the Hostility subscale of the Brief Symptom Inventory, and the UCLA Loneliness Scale – Short Form. Results: The findings indicated a high prevalence of CDA, with 20.3% of participants reporting perpetration. Dark triad traits, hostility, and loneliness were significantly associated with both victimization and perpetration. Moderation analyses showed that loneliness and social network use moderated the relationship between dark triad traits and CDA. Conclusions: Although victims and perpetrators shared several psychosocial characteristics, perpetrators were more likely to report involvement in noncommitted relationships lasting longer than one year and higher levels of loneliness.
- Validation of the Portuguese version of the Gaming Disorder and Hazardous Gaming Scale: psychometric properties and measurement invariance based on ICD-11Publication . Leite, Ângela; Rodrigues-Maia, BertaObjective: Gaming Disorder is characterized by persistent and recurrent gaming behavior that takes precedence over daily activities, whereas Hazardous Gaming refers to gaming patterns that increase the risk of mental and physical harm. This study aimed to adapt the Gaming Disorder and Hazardous Gaming Scale to Portuguese, based on ICD-11 criteria, and to examine its psychometric properties. Method: In Study 1, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine the scale's factorial structure and to test measurement invariance across sex, educational level, age, and gaming duration. Study 2 assessed associations between gaming-related problems and psychological symptoms using the Brief Symptom Inventory. Results: The scale demonstrated robust psychometric properties and evidence of measurement invariance across the examined groups. Greater gaming duration and older age were associated with higher disorder scores. Between 7% and 18% of participants reported gaming-related functional impairments. The association between somatization symptoms and gaming disorder/hazardous gaming was moderated by sex, with stronger effects observed in men. Conclusion: The Portuguese version of the scale represents a valid and reliable instrument for assessing gaming-related problems, supporting its use in both research and clinical settings.