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- Is the tripartite life model being reconfigured? An exploratory study on retirement expectations among millennials and generation Z in PortugalPublication . Oliveira, Ana Maria da Costa; Simão, Catarina SilvaThe classic tripartite life-course model (education, work, and retirement) is under increasing pressure from rising longevity and structural labour-market change. This study examines how Millennials and Generation Z in Portugal conceptualise retirement and the life course, asking whether these cohorts adhere to a standardised, sequential logic or aspire to more fluid, multi-stage trajectories, and whether observed differences reflect generation or socioeconomic position. A cross-sectional survey of 234 participants aged 18–43 assessed perceptions of retirement, openness to non-linear life cycles, future concerns, preparation strategies, and orientations towards lifelong learning. Responses were analysed using nonparametric tests (Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis) and multivariate linear regression, with outcomes stratified by income, education, and occupational status. Participants showed a widespread preference for greater flexibility around the tripartite sequence rather than its abandonment, the statutory retirement age persisting as a reference point. Trust in the public pension system was low and cross-cutting, with over 70% doubting its capacity to ensure an adequate retirement, while Generation Z reported significantly greater concern about losing professional purpose. Socioeconomic position was a more consistent stratifier than generation for financial preparation, which rose with income and education; distrust, by contrast, was predicted by neither socioeconomic position nor generation in multivariate models. These findings indicate that biographical deinstitutionalisation may already be underway among younger Portuguese cohorts, with structural risks increasingly individualised, carrying implications for the redesign of life-course policies and social protection systems in an era of longevity
- Depression and subjective well-being in older adults living in low-density areas during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of social participation and social supportPublication . Francisco, Rita; Domingos, Samuel; Cruz, Nádia; Gaspar, Rui; Pedro, Marta; Godinho, CristinaIntroduction: Participation in social activities contributes to enhanced wellbeing, reduced rates of comorbidities, and diminished feelings of depression among older adults. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered social interaction in many ways, and its impacts on the well-being and mental health of older adults, particularly those living in more isolated regions, are still poorly understood. This cross-sectional study intends to investigate the relationship between social participation, social support, subjective well-being, and depression among older adults residing in a region with low population density, as well as to explore the role of social support mediating the relation between social participation and subjective well-being and depression, in the context of restrictions imposed during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total of 324 older adults (M = 75.11; SD = 6.89), living in the Alentejo region (Portugal), randomly selected, answered a questionnaire which included measures about the perception of social participation and social support during the most critical periods of COVID-19 pandemic, subjective well-being, depression, and sociodemographic and general health data. Results: Correlation analysis showed that older adults’ social participation during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher social support, higher subjective well-being, and lower levels of depressive symptoms. The mediation analysis showed that social support fully mediates the relationship between social participation and subjective well-being, and between social participation and depression. Discussion: The COVID-19 context may have constrained the expected direct benefits of social participation (e.g., due to social distancing or digital barriers) on well-being and mental health, making social support the primary pathway. The study highlights the importance of making older adults’ social participation relevant and meaningful, reinforcing the role it can play in identifying people who are more vulnerable to depression and strengthening social support networks, with the aim of supporting older people who are more isolated.
- Health and lifestyle challenges among non-binary youth: a study of the Cuida-te+ programPublication . Raimundo, Marta; Gaspar, Tânia; Noronha, Catarina; Cerqueira, Ana; Branquinho, Cátia; Guedes, Fábio B.; Tomé, Gina; Reis, Marta; Ramos, Melissa; Matos, Margarida Gaspar deBackground: Non-binary youth has been described as a particularly vulnerable group, facing unique challenges regarding their health and lifestyle. It is urgent to identify these challenges and to promote well-being in this population. Participants and procedure: This study aimed to analyze gender differences in health and lifestyles in a sample of Portuguese adolescents. It is part of the Cuida-te+ Program of the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ, I.P.), which aims to promote the health and lifestyles of young people aged 12 to 25. This program includes Mobile Units, which consist of awareness-raising actions in places where there is a significant presence of the target population (i.e., schools). To assess the mentioned indicators, a questionnaire was shared at the end of these actions. Results: The results showed no significant differences when comparing binary and non-binary genders, regarding life satisfaction and the practice of physical activity, smoking, inebriation, general drug use, screen time, and hours of sleep. However, in other areas, non-binary people reported worse results compared to their peers. Namely, they reported poorer eating habits, more frequent lifetime alcohol consumption, and use of some types of illegal drugs (e.g., LSD), less use of screen time for the purpose of studying, working and/or researching, more arguments with family, friends and/or partner, more often not sleep-ing enough, and more negative results regarding health and well-being (e.g., more symptoms of sadness and exhaustion). Conclusions: These results highlight the importance of monitoring and creating adjusted responses, tailored to the needs of non-binary youth.
- Propriedades psicométricas de uma versão curta da Child-Adolescent Perfectionism Scale (CAPS): testando a invariância da medida e as associações com experiências no contexto escolarPublication . Mansur-Alves, Marcela; Guedes, Fábio B.; Cerqueira, Ana; Matos, Margarida G.DeO estudo objetivou validar a estrutura interna e externa e a confiabilidade de uma versão curta (CAPS-8) da Child-Adolescent Perfectionism Scale (CAPS), investigando também sua invariância por gênero e idade em 835 estudantes portugueses (12 a 20 anos). A CAPS-8 e as medidas de desfechos escolares (relação com os professores, expectativa de futuro) foram aplicadas. Análises fatoriais confirmatórias (unigrupo e multigrupo) e correlações de Pearson indicaram elevada consistência interna (Ômega de McDonald > .90), bom ajuste ao modelo de dois fatores (PAO: perfeccionismo auto-orientado e PSP: perfeccionismo socialmente prescrito) e invariância por gênero e idade. As correlações entre perfeccionismo e desfechos escolares foram pequenas, mas significativas, destacando a associação negativa com a percepção de capacidade escolar e positiva com a satisfação com a escola e a expectativa de futuro. Conclui-se que a CAPS-8 possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas para avaliação rápida do perfeccionismo.
- Comentário ao artigo “Regulação para o uso problemático de smartphones e redes sociais entre jovens: um desafio e uma oportunidade para a saúde pública”Publication . Elias, Cecília; Teixeira, Isabella; Camarinha, Catarina De Paraíso; Costa, Andreia Silva; Nogueira, Paulo Jorge
- Association of prodromal Parkinson's disease-like features in long COVID with dream-enactment behavioursPublication . Gong, Siyi; Liu, Yaping; Huang, Bei; Chan, Ngan Yin; Partinen, Eemil; Benedict, Christian; Bjorvatn, Bjorn; Merikanto, Ilona; Gennaro, Luigi De; Dauvilliers, Yves; Holzinger, Brigitte; Yordanova, Juliana; Korman, Maria; Reis, Catia; Landtblom, Anne-Marie; Mota-Rolim, Sergio; Nadorff, Michael R.; Chung, Frances; Inoue, Yuichi; Hrubos-Strom, Harald; Matsui, Kentaro; Bolstad, Courtney J.; Xue, Pei; Espie, Colin A.; Morin, Charles M.; Penzel, Thomas; Plazzi, Giuseppe; Partinen, Markku; Wing, Yun KwokEmerging evidence links COVID-19 to the predisposition of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the relationship between long COVID and prodromal PD-like features remains unclear, particularly in long COVID participants with dream-enactment behaviours (DEBs) that may be suggestive of possible REM sleep behaviour disorder. This study aimed to quantify the burden of prodromal PD-like features in long COVID. This online survey (May–Nov 2021) across 16 countries/regions included 11,261 participants. Data on demographics, COVID-19 diagnosis, long COVID symptoms, sleep features and other typical prodromal PD-like features were collected. The likelihood ratio (LR) of prodromal PD was calculated as a proxy for each participant's overall burden of prodromal PD-like features, based on the 2019 Movement Disorder Society research criteria. Participants with long COVID (n=1155) exhibited more symptoms suggestive of prodromal PD-like features, including DEBs, olfactory dysfunctions, constipation, excessive daytime sleepiness, postural dizziness, depression with/without anxiety, urinary dysfunctions, cognitive impairment and a higher LR of prodromal PD when compared to non-COVID-19 participants and COVID-19 recoverees. Long COVID was associated with a 73% higher burden of potential prodromal PD-like features (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.57–1.90). Among those with long COVID, emergence or exacerbation of post-infection DEBs further increased this burden by 38% (aOR=1.38, 95% CI=1.19–1.60). Our study suggested that long COVID is associated with an increased burden of prodromal PD-like features, which appears to be further enhanced with DEBs.
- Salário minímo, um dos primeiros filhos de abrilPublication . Pedroso, Paulo; Simão, Catarina
- Artificial intelligence applications supporting women’s career development: a scoping reviewPublication . Portell-Fonolla, Sara; Fassi, Yasmina El; Gaspar, Augusta D.; Correia, Luís; Pinto, Joana CarneiroArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into career guidance and organisational decision systems, yet empirical evidence on applications designed to support women’s career development remains limited. Following the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and a preregistered protocol, we searched seven databases (plus backward and forward citation searching) and synthesised 13 empirical studies published between 2018 and 2025. Using inductive thematic analysis, we identified three functional domains: (1) bias mitigation and representation (e.g. auditing gendered language and platform-level disparities), (2) skills development and empowerment (e.g. AI-supported learning and writing interventions) and (3) career pathways and retention (e.g. matching and attrition-risk modelling). The evidence base was concentrated in system-facing applications that detect or shape inequities within recruitment, evaluation and exposure systems; fewer studies evaluated individual-facing developmental support, and sustained career outcomes were rarely measured. Formal theory use was limited, with only a small minority of studies explicitly drawing on established frameworks; reporting on ethics, transparency and governance was inconsistent. We suggest that research prioritises longitudinal and theory-informed evaluations, including intersectionality-informed analyses, and assess downstream impacts on women’s career trajectories alongside robust governance and accountability practices.
- Trends and factors associated with delivery hospitalizations involving severe maternal morbidity in portuguese public hospitals: a population-based study (2010-2018)Publication . Camarinha, Catarina; Oliveira, Maria Miguel; Nobre, Miguel de Araújo; Furtado, Cristina; Elias, Cecília; Bacelar-Nicolau, Leonor; Costa, Andreia Silva; Nogueira, Paulo JorgeThis study aimed to estimate Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) rates and trends among public hospital deliveries in Portugal, 2010–2018, and identify associated factors. A register-based observational crosssectional study was conducted using public hospital admission delivery episodes. SMM was identified using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicators. Descriptive statistics, Mann– Kendall trend test, binary logistic regression and adjusted logistic regression were used to assess trends and associated factors. Between 2010 and 2018, 8,854 delivery episodes met the criteria for SMM. Blood transfusion, acute renal failure, and shock showed the highest increase in rate per 1,000 hospitalized deliveries. SMM rate was 13.14 per 1,000 deliveries and 3.22 per 1,000 deliveries without blood transfusion. Maternal age (≥40 years adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.38, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.09–1.66), hospitalized days (adjusted OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.04–1.05), number of diagnoses (adjusted OR 1.27, 95% CI 1.25–1.28) and procedures during hospitalization (adjusted OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.24–1.27), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition, Clinical Modification and Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM/PCS) (adjusted OR 1.63, 95% CI: 1.08–2.18) were significantly associated with a higher risk of SMM. After 2015, the risk of SMM decreased. SMM with blood transfusion was positively associated with hospitalization days, number of diagnoses, procedures, residing in Algarve, Alentejo or Centro, and ICD-10-CM/PCS. Trends in SMM between 2010 and 2018 in Portugal show an increase, particularly for blood transfusion. Risk factors included age, hospitalization length, intensity of diagnoses and procedures, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
- 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.