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- Well-being in ageing: the importance of preparing and planning for the transition to retirementPublication . Simão, Catarina Silva; Oliveira, Ana Maria da CostaRetirement involves changes and transformations at various levels, requiring everyone the ability to adapt to a new phase of their life cycle. It is an inseparable event of ageing that consists in the termination of professional activities and usually occurs during the middle age stage. Not seen as a social problem, the way the process of transition and adaptation to retirement is experienced may cause situations of vulnerability, isolation, loneliness and social exclusion. The greater or lesser quality of life in aging is associated with the context and circumstances to person is a subject of. In this way, it becomes essential to guarantee the necessary conditions for them to be able to age well and with quality. Methodologically, an exploratory study was carried out with an eminently qualitative approach, using two data collection strategies: the semi-structured interview with 8 professionals and the questionnaire survey of 100 people aged 55 or over. The preparation and planning of this phase are preponderant in the promotion of successful transition-adaptation processes since they allow reducing the period of disorganization and promote new beginnings and meaningful lives. The key aspects to be incorporated into an intervention proposal focused on the preparation of retirement are presented.
- Elementos-chave na preparação e planeamento da transição para a reforma - o contributo do serviço socialPublication . Simão, Catarina Silva; Oliveira, Ana Maria da CostaA passagem à reforma envolve mudanças e transformações a vários níveis, exigindo a cada indivíduo a capacidade de se adaptar a uma nova fase do seu ciclo de vida. A reforma não representa obrigatoriamente uma delimitação entre o fim da idade adulta e a velhice, no entanto é um acontecimento indissociável do envelhecimento. Não sendo necessariamente um problema social, o modo como é vivenciado o processo de transição e adaptação pode gerar situações de vulnerabilidade, de isolamento, solidão e exclusão social, com impacto significativo nas relações humanas. A preparação e o planeamento desta etapa são preponderantes na promoção de processos de transição-adaptação bem-sucedidos, dado que permitem reduzir o período de desorganização e promover novos começos e vidas com propósito e sentido. Deste modo, apresentam-se os elementos-chave a incorporar numa proposta de intervenção assente na preparação e planeamento da reforma e tendo por base as especificidades do Serviço Social, promotora de um envelhecimento ativo e saudável, com qualidade e bem-estar.
- A preparação e o planeamento da reforma: uma proposta de intervenção no serviço socialPublication . Simão, Catarina; Oliveira, Ana MariaA reforma envolve mudanças e transformações a vários níveis, exigindo a cada indivíduo a capacidade de se adaptar a uma nova fase do ciclo de vida. É um acontecimento indissociável do envelhecimento que consiste no término da atividade profissional e normalmente ocorre na meia-idade. Não sendo necessariamente um problema social, o modo como é vivenciado o processo de transição e adaptação à reforma pode gerar situações de vulnerabilidade, de isolamento, solidão e exclusão social. A preparação e o planeamento desta fase são preponderantes na promoção de processos de transição-adaptação bem-sucedidos, uma vez que, permitem reduzir o período de desorganização e promover novos começos e vidas com sentido. Assim, apresentam-se os aspetos-chave a incorporar numa proposta de intervenção assente na preparação e planeamento da reforma e tendo por base as especificidades do Serviço Social.
- Sleep health of athletes of different sports: translation and validation of the athlete sleep screening questionnaire to PortuguesePublication . Barreira, João; Costa, Júlio A.; Brito, João; Cardoso, Vasco; Reis, CátiaThis study aimed to translate and validate the Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) into Portuguese and assess thesleep health of athletes using the ASSQ. Translation followed established scientific guidelines. A sample of 246 Portugueseathletes from various sports completed the ASSQ, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Reduced Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (r-MEQ). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported two factors for the Sleep DifficultyScore (SDS) and chronotype subscales. Model fit indices indicated excellent fit for SDS and chronotype. Internal consistencywas acceptable for SDS (α = 0.58) and chronotype (α = 0.54). Mean SDS was 5.7, and 22% of the sample were found to have sleepproblems. Specifically, 16% were classified with moderate sleep problems and 6% with severe sleep problems. No significant dif-ferences in SDS categories were found across sex, sports type, sports environment, competitive level or age group. Travel-relatedsleep disturbances were reported by 20% of athletes, and 11% experienced performance issues after travelling. Chronotype dif-fered by sports type, sports environment, competitive level and age group, but not by SDS categories. Additionally, morningchronotypes reported more travel-related sleep disturbances (p = 0.045). The Portuguese ASSQ showed strong validity and ac-ceptable reliability. Cohort analysis revealed that a substantial proportion of Portuguese athletes reported having sleep problemsand some would benefit from specific interventions intended to improve sleep.
- Psychometric evaluation of the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) in Portuguese adult samples: a consensus versionPublication . Reis, Cátia; Santos, Madalena L.; Marôco, João
Background: Fatigue is a multidimensional symptom common across various conditions, often underdiagnosed despite its significant impact on quality of life. The Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) is a self-assessment scale designed to measure multiple fatigue dimensions. However, its factor structure has proven difficult to replicate. Objective: This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the MFI in a Portuguese sample, proposing a refined version and contributing to the debate on its structural validity. Methods: A total of 1,858 participants (aged 18–85, M = 30.72 ± 13.9; 69.5% female) were recruited through non-probabilistic sampling and split into two subsamples. Six factor structures were tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA); the three best-fitting models underwent measurement invariance testing across subsamples and sex. The best model was further validated in the full sample, with a second-order factor (Global Fatigue–GlobF) tested. Results: Three models were discarded due to poor fit. The retained models showed strong measurement invariance and good psychometric properties. The final model preserved the original Physical Fatigue and Mental Fatigue dimensions. CFA fit indices were strong (RMSEA = 0.076, SRMR = 0.028, CFI = 0.971, TLI = 0.957). Reliability was high (α = 0.798–0.881; ω = 0.807–0.880), with adequate construct validity (AVE = 0.519–0.648) and discriminant validity (HTMT = 0.589). Conclusions: This study proposes a refined, reliable and valid consensus version of the MFI for the Portuguese population. The revised instrument improves fatigue assessment and may support better fatigue identification and management in clinical and non-clinical settings. Further research should examine its responsiveness and cross-cultural applicability.
- Sleep in military submariners: exploring its dynamics in relation to a submarine mission and interaction with psychological factorsPublication . Fernandes, Carina; Maruta, Carolina; Marques-Dias, Catarina M.; Reis, CátiaIntroduction: Operational work contexts promote sleep and circadian disturbances, especially in extreme environments. To identify mitigation factors, this study aimed to explore submariners’ sleep changes in relation to a mission and association with different psychological factors. Methods: Thirty military submariners were evaluated in real-life conditions on three consecutive periods: pre-mission/baseline, submarine mission, post-mission/recovery. Sleep duration, quality, and sleepiness were collected continuously via diary and actigraphy. Personality traits, coping strategies, locus of control, fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms were assessed through questionnaires. Results: During the mission, there was a significant decrease in sleep duration and quality and increase in sleepiness compared with baseline, recovering post-mission. Submariners slept a median of 55 minutes less than before the mission and 91 minutes less than after the mission. They also rated their sleep quality 0.45 points lower, while reporting 1.85 points higher sleepiness at the beginning of work shifts. Higher work satisfaction and extraversion trait score correlated with better scores on subjective sleep variables during the mission. Higher neuroticism trait and avoidant coping style had a negative impact on sleep-related parameters in all periods, mediated by anxiety symptoms. Conclusion: Psychological factors are relevant for sleep in extreme occupational settings, especially regarding subjective parameters, and even in highly selected and trained populations, potentially informing intervention opportunities.
- Editorial: the role of empathy in behavioral change toward ethical consumption and environmental sustainabilityPublication . Gaspar, Augusta; Carvalho, Constança; Gaunet, Florence; Esteves, Francisco
- Editorial: empowerment through education innovative interventions for higher education studentsPublication . Chianese, Gina; Manuti, Amelia; Oliveira, Íris M.; Pinto, Joana Carneiro; Silva, Ana Daniela
- O impacto da metodologia aprendizagem-serviço em estudantes de psicologia numa universidade portuguesaPublication . Pinto, Joana Carneiro; Ramalho, Susana Costa; Camacho, InêsA Aprendizagem-Serviço (ApS) é uma metodologia de ensino que apoia a consolidação dos conhecimentos adquiridos em sala de aula através da aplicação prática em contexto comunitário. Este estudo, desenvolvido numa universidade portuguesa, avaliou o impacto de duas experiências de ApS em estudantes do 3.º ano da licenciatura em Psicologia (Grupo Experimental: GE1 = 27; GE2 = 24), por comparação com um Grupo de Controlo constituído por estudantes de 1.º e 2.º ano (GC = 45), através da avaliação pré e pós-teste. Os resultados quantitativos identificaram diferenças do pré para o pós-teste nos GE, no que concerne a expectativas/valorização face à experiência de ApS, no sentido de um aumento. Verificou-se ainda, no GE1, uma diminuição na dimensão desenvolvimento pessoal dos objetivos de vida. No pós-teste, o GC apresentou resultados mais favoráveis do que os GE em subescalas relativas às expectativas face à experiência de ApS (GE)/aprendizagem em unidades curriculares (GC), nomeadamente a nível pessoal e de justiça social. Os resultados qualitativos confirmaram que esta experiência teve um impacto positivo, salientando-se a relevância da metodologia para si e para os outros, e os efeitos no propósito de vida (felicidade, sucesso, realização). Os participantes destacaram o significado pessoal e profissional da experiência, nomeadamente ao nível do autoconhecimento, inspiração e definição de futuras áreas de intervenção. Este estudo reforça a relevância da implementação da ApS em diversas ofertas formativas, associada a novos estudos que possibilitem uma avaliação holística do seu impacto, abrangendo não apenas os estudantes, mas também os docentes e as comunidades envolvidas.
- Beyond rest: the role of sleep in adolescent well-being and academic performancePublication . Raimundo, Marta; Cerqueira, Ana; Gaspar, Tânia; Paiva, Teresa; Rodrigues, Nuno; Matos, Margarida
Introduction: Sleep plays a vital role in the physical and mental health, well-being, and academic performance of adolescents. Objective: Examine the association between sleep duration, health, well-being, and academic performance among Portuguese adolescents. Methods: Data were analyzed from two independent samples collected in 2022 and 2024 as part of the Psychological Health and Well-being Observatory of the Directorate-General for Education and Science Statistics (OSPBE/DGEEC). Independent samples t-tests and Pearson's chi-square test were used to analyze gender differences, as well as analysis of variance (ANOVA) to examine differences in sleep duration. Results: A total of 7,306 students participated in the study, 4,295 in 2022 and 3,011 in 2024. In 2022, 52.2% of participants were female, with a mean age of 13.40 years (SD = 2.44). In 2024, the proportion of female participants decreased to 50.5%, and the mean age rose to 13.64 years (SD = 2.53). Statistically significant differences were observed based on gender, academic performance, and sleep duration. Girls, adolescents with lower academic performance, and those who slept fewer than eight hours per night exhibited poorer indicators of well-being and mental health. Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of equipping adolescents with the knowledge and resources necessary to adopt health-promoting behaviors and reduce potential risk behaviors associated with insufficient sleep.