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- 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.
- Implementation of research protocols assessing sleep and circadian rhythms in challenging real-life settings: a critical appraisal of a study protocol, including researchers' reflections and participants' perspectivesPublication . Fernandes, Carina; Leite, Ema; Coelho, Joana E.; Reis, CátiaSleep and circadian research in real-life environments is challenging but essential. This study presents the design and implementation of a data-collection protocol in a highly challenging real-life setting over 56 days, examining both researchers’ and participants’ perspectives on its strengths, limitations, and key challenges, and highlighting the lessons learned relevant to future studies in similar contexts. Thirty military submariners completed a questionnaire after the 56-day pre-mission, mission, and post-mission data collection to assess their views on the study and each task. Compliance with measurements (questionnaires, diaries, actigraphy, and blood collections) was quantified and correlated with participants’ answers. Mean global satisfaction was 3.57 ± 0.77 (0–5 scale) and declined across study phases, with a significant change only in the post-mission phase (p < 0.001). Higher work satisfaction correlated with better global study satisfaction (ρ = 0.396; p = 0.030). Diaries were rated the most burdensome task, while blood collections generated the most polarized responses. Compliance with continuous measurements was high, but these also decreased in the third phase of the study, significantly for actigraphy (p < 0.001), although without clear predictors, including satisfaction. In this extreme setting, satisfaction and compliance declined significantly in the final phase of the study, without clear predictive factors. Having different engagement strategies for different work shifts is also an important consideration for future studies.
- Kaleidoscope Career Model: validation among Portuguese workersPublication . Pinto, Joana CarneiroThis study aims to validate the Kaleidoscope Career Scale (KCS), an assessment instrument designed to measure the three parameters of the Kaleidoscope Career Model, for the Portuguese population. A total of 331 Portuguese workers participated, 163 men (57.4%), with an average age of 27.7 years (SD = 9.22; Median = 25; Min-Max = 18-70). Confirmatory factor analyses supported KCS three-factor structure, χ2 (83) = 184, p < .001; χ2 /df = 2.217; CFI = .933; TLI = .915; SRMS = .06089; RMSEA (90% CI = .0609 [.0491, .0727]), and Cronbach’s alpha estimates supported its good reliability. Convergent and discriminant validity also proved to be adequate. Multigroup analyses indicated adequate configural, metric and scalar invariance across genders. These findings support KCS usage as a valid and reliable measure to assess strategic career behaviors among Portuguese workers both in research and practice.
- Evaluating the performance of simulated patients: development and validation of the Lisbon Assessment of Simulated Patients (LASP) scalePublication . Oom, Paulo; Oliveira, Sandra; Bacelar-Nicolau, Leonor; Pereira, João; Oom, Rita; Sousa, RodrigoBackground: Effective communication between doctors and patients is crucial for positivehealth outcomes and patient satisfaction. In medical education, simulated patients (SPs) playa pivotal role in developing these skills. The quality of SPs’ performances and the feedbackthey provide significantly influence the learning process. However, current assessment toolstend to be too lengthy, overlapping or focused solely on either role-play or feedback, failingto differentiate their individual impacts. This study aimed to develop and validate a concise,reliable instrument to assess the performance of SPs in both domains separately.Methods: The Lisbon Assessment of Simulated Patients (LASP) scale was developed withexpert input to ensure content validity. Data were gathered through 629 questionnairescompleted by 180 medical students and 15 tutors, who assessed 25 SPs. To determine thefactor structure and model fit, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conductedon split subsamples. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha andMcDonald’s omega. Additionally, descriptive statistics and item-domain correlations wereanalysed.Results: Factor analyses revealed a two-factor structure consisting of Role Play (4 items) andFeedback (6 items), which together accounted for 54% of the variance. The fit indices indi-cated an excellent model fit, with a CFI of 0.991, TLI of 0.988, and RMSEA of 0.020. The itemsdemonstrated strong correlations with their respective domains, and the scale displayedgood internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82 overall, 0.72 for the Role Playdomain, and 0.79 for the Feedback domain.Discussion: The LASP scale is a practical and psychometrically robust tool designed toassess the performance of simulated patients. It evaluates both role-play and the quality offeedback, allowing for targeted improvements in simulated encounters and enhancing theeffectiveness of communication training. This concise and validated instrument supportsongoing quality assurance and faculty development in medical simulation programs.
- High evening smartphone use drives sleep debt and lower morning affect in athletesPublication . Rozman, Liza; Barreira, João; Brito, João; Costa, Júlio A.; Reis, CátiaIn athletic populations, adequate sleep is critical for performance, recovery, and emotional well-being. However, behavioural habits such as late-night smartphone use may disrupt sleep and circadian alignment, leading to sleep debt and impaired morning functioning. This study examined associations between pre-sleep smartphone use, sleep debt (defined as the difference between average sleep duration on work/schooldays and free days), and morning affect in athletes. A sample of 174 Portuguese athletes (aged 15–65) completed questionnaires assessing sleep patterns, pre-sleep smartphone use, and morning affect. Participants were grouped as high (daily) vs. low/moderate (?6 days/week) smartphone users. Greater sleep debt significantly predicted lower morning affect (? = –0.215, p = 0.004), especially among high smartphone users (? = –0.30, p = 0.001). While smartphone use did not significantly predict sleep debt, high use was marginally associated with lower morning affect. Mediation analysis showed sleep debt did not account for the association between smartphone group and next-day morning affect, suggesting a more direct association with bedtime screen exposure. Findings indicate that frequent pre-sleep smartphone use is associated with poorer mood upon waking, reflecting immediate sleep disruptions rather than accumulated sleep loss. Given prevalent evening screen use in athletes, promoting healthier pre-sleep routines may support emotional recovery and performance readiness.
- Grieving process during the COVID-19 pandemic: development and preliminary findings of a group intervention based on cognitive-narrative theoryPublication . Marques, Inês; Godinho, Cristina A.; Francisco, RitaThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a substantial number of deaths, exposing many individuals to bereavement under particularly adverse circumstances, as public health restrictions often prevented individuals from engaging in customary farewell and mourning practices. In this context, the development of interventions capable of mitigating the psychological impact of grief is of critical importance. This mixed-methods study, with a predominantly qualitative design, aimed to develop and pilot-test a group intervention grounded in cognitive-narrative theory for individuals experiencing bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Portugal. Four patients aged between 18 and 65 years (M = 49.25; SD = 21.24) participated in the 6-week intervention, between July and August 2022. Quantitative data were collected using the Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory, the Prolonged Grief Assessment Instrument, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, with pre- and post-intervention comparisons. To assess the intervention process, participants completed an individual evaluation form, and a group interview was conducted at the end of the intervention. The results indicated a clinically significant reduction in feelings of emptiness and loss of meaning in most participants, with improved meaning-making related to the loss. The thematic analysis performed on the qualitative data highlighted the strengths of the intervention (e.g., adjustment to grief and sharing) and some areas for improvement (e.g., more regular feedback and group composition). Despite limitations, particularly the small sample size, the findings are promising and support further evaluation of this intervention in larger samples of individuals diagnosed with prolonged grief.
- Mediation and moderation effect of psychosocial factors on the relationship between health literacy and well-being in adolescentsPublication . Gaspar, Tania; Carvalho, Marina; Arriaga, Miguel; Sousa, Barbara; Gaspar-Matos, MargaridaPurpose: Higher health literacy is associated with better health behaviors and better overall well-being; however, the contribution of relational and socio-economic factors to this association remains insufficiently explored. The present study aimed to examine the relationships between health literacy, well-being, social support, and stress among adolescents. In particular, the mediating roles of social support (family, peers, and teachers) and stress in the association between health literacy and well-being were analyzed. Participants and Methods: Data were drawn from the 2022 wave of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, an international survey conducted every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and implemented according to a standardized protocol. The sample comprised 7643 students from the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades of Portuguese public schools. Of the participants, 53.9% were female, and the mean age was 15.05 years (SD = 2.36). Gender-based comparisons indicated statistically significant differences for all study variables, with the exception of health literacy. Results: Mediation analysis reveals an effect of health literacy on well-being. After the inclusion of the mediating variables, the direct effect of health literacy on lack of well-being remained negative. All four mediators showed statistically significant indirect effects, accounting for the difference between the total and direct effects. These findings indicate that the association between health literacy and lack of well-being was partially mediated by family support, peer support, relationships with teachers, and stress. Health literacy influenced lack of well-being both directly and indirectly through these mediating pathways, with stress emerging as the strongest indirect contributor. Conclusions: The findings support an ecological interpretation of health literacy and well-being, as these constructs are embedded within multiple interacting systems. Individual adolescent characteristics, such as gender, age, and stress management, are interconnected with interpersonal contexts, including relationships with family members, peers, and teachers. In addition, adolescents’ socio-economic circumstances appear to play a relevant role in shaping both health literacy and perceptions of well-being.
- Adaptation and validation of the Couple Resilience Inventory (CRI) in a Portuguese sample: the Portuguese Couple Resilience InventoryPublication . Grané-Morcillo, Jaume; Costa-Ramalho, Susana; Donato, Silvia; Parise, Miriam; Pérez-Testor, Carles; Vall, BertaIntroduction: Several studies have proved that fostering resilience in couples when facing adversities plays a key role in intimate relationships. Aim: The aim of this study was to adapt and validate the Portuguese version of the Couple Resilience Inventory (CRI). Method: Data was collected from 336 individuals from the Portuguese general population, from 18 to 80 years (M = 35.38; SD = 15.36). We tested the internal structure of the CRI using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and also examined the reliability and construct validity. Results: The results supported the two-factor correlated structure of the original validation study: Positive Couple Resilience (PCR) and Negative Couple Resilience (NCR). The overall fit of the nested model was satisfactory. The internal consistency was high for both PCR (? = .920; ? = .919) and NCR (? = .860; ? = .862) CRI factors. Thus, both CRI factors showed adequate internal consistency, as indicated by the reliability coefficients and item-factor correlations. Evidence of convergent and divergent validity emerged via a hierarchical regression model that showed significant associations between couple resilience and dyadic coping factors. Conclusion: These findings provide evidence regarding the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Couple Resilience Inventory.