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- Assessment of psychopathology in clinically referenced children with Portuguese battery ASEBA: cross-informant agreementPublication . Dias, Pedro; Campos, Joana; Carneiro, Alexandra; Lima, Vânia Sousa; Machado, Bárbara César; Veríssimo, Lurdes; Xavier, Maria Raul Lobo
- Visualizing masculinity across ages: social representations of the male body and identityPublication . Silva, Ariane Franco Lopes daBuilding on the theory of social representations (Moscovici, 1961), this study conducts a comparative analysis of young and middle-aged men’s perceptions, beliefs, and shared understandings of the male body. The objective is to explore how these views reflect contemporary notions of masculinity in different age groups and to identify which body features are most likely to convey representations of male identities. The study uses a mixed- method approach, with image selection and drawing production techniques, that intends to identify anchoring and objectivation processes and facilitate the visualization of diverse perspectives of social representations (De Rosa, 2014; Silva et al., 2020; Martikainen & Hakokongas, 2022; Nicholson & Awad, 2024). A total of 112 men from Brazil aged 18 to 50 participated in this study. Group 1 consists of 68 men aged 18 to 25 and Group 2 consists of 44 men aged 26 to 50. In the first section of the study, subjects were presented with a series of figures which were randomly selected from a set of icons gathered from the internet. They were asked to choose the icon they felt was most related to the body and provide comments on their choices. The image selection technique encourages the elaboration of analogies between the body and the icon. The content analysis was used as a qualitative approach to analyse the data, offering an opportunity to code and categorize both visual and textual data, and to identify common themes, and concepts. These were explored as possible indicators of anchoring processes in social representations. In the second section of the study, subjects were asked to produce two drawings in response to the prompts: ‘my current body’ and ‘the ideal body’. An initial analysis produced an inventory of the prevalent physical features, or body patterns. This analysis generated four main categories and eight subcategories describing characteristics of both body types. A comparative analysis followed, examining the differences and similarities between the two body types, and across the two age groups. The results highlight how men of different ages integrate cultural and social norms with their unique life experiences, indicating possible changes in representations as they age. This study adds to the literature on the topic and investigates the role of image production techniques in social representation research.
- Protective leadership: the relationship between leadership readiness and burnoutPublication . Ferreira, N.; Simães, C.; Morais, C.; Gomes, A. RuiLeadership has gained significant attention in recent years, becoming a key focus of research on psychosocial risk prevention and organizational factors that affect workers' well-being and performance. Based on the Leadership Efficacy Model (LEM), this study examined the relationship between leadership readiness and burnout among employees in a business context, categorizing workers into three groups based on their perceptions of their supervisors' leadership readiness. According to the LEM, three leadership factors can explain leadership efficacy: leadership cycles, leadership styles, and antecedent factors of leadership. The combination of these dimensions yields a single “score” indicating managers' readiness to exercise leadership.
- Professores e representações sociais de tecnologias de informação e comunicação: entre saberes profissionais tradicionais e práticas inovadorasPublication . Silva, Ariane; Fiorentini, CristianeAs tecnologias de informação e comunicação na educação têm despertado o interesse de investigadores e de responsáveis pela definição de políticas de formação de professores. Diante dos desafios que estas tecnologias apresentam, é importante conhecer a opinião dos docentes, uma vez que isso pode contribuir para o aperfeiçoamento dos programas de formação inicial e contínua neste domínio. Este estudo baseia-se na teoria das representações sociais (Moscovici, 2001), que valoriza o conhecimento do senso comum sobre temas sociais, pois este tem um efeito nas suas atitudes, comportamentos e emoções. A pesquisa examina as representações sociais sobre tecnologias de 130 professores que habitam a região sul do Brasil, em duas fases. Em 2020, esses professores participaram de um programa de formação em tecnologias digitais. Em 2023, eles foram convidados a participar da segunda fase do estudo. Nas duas fases, foi aplicado o mesmo questionário on-line composto por três técnicas: associação livre, produção de metáforas e seleção de imagens. A análise comparativa entre as duas fases examina possíveis transformações nas representações ao longo do tempo. A pesquisa também examina imagens sobre as tecnologias na educação, veiculadas em revistas direcionadas ao público de professores nesse período de tempo. Essas imagens podem veicular ideias sobre as tecnologias e participar na construção de representações. A perspectiva plurimetodológica do estudo pretende facilitar a expressão de uma variedade de ideias e emoções (Bauer & Gaskell, 1999) e a observação do conteúdo, estrutura e processos de objetivação de representações (Vergès, 1992; Lo Monaco et al., 2016). Os dados textuais foram analisados com o software EVOC (2000) e os visuais, por meio da análise de conteúdo e de técnicas de análise de imagens em estudos de representações sociais (Silva et al., 2020, 2021). Os resultados indicam que sentimentos negativos, como medo e ansiedade, diminuíram na segunda fase. Contudo, práticas e concepções tradicionais de ensino continuaram presentes na segunda fase, apontando para a coexistência entre saberes tradicionais e inovadores. A análise revela que as tecnologias são representadas, sobretudo pela sua função de facilitar a comunicação e o registo de informações. O estudo analisa as implicações desses resultados para os programas de formação inicial e contínua de professores e para prática pedagógica.
- The integrated model of family foster care (MIAF®): a study on the process evaluation of recruitment, assessment, and training of foster families in PortugalPublication . Camilo, Cláudia; Baptista, Joana; Grangeia, Helena; Negrão, Mariana; Pastor, Isabel; Gaspar, Ana; Soares, Isabel; Alves, StephanieCompared to other European countries, family foster care (FFC) in Portugal is under-resourced and under-implemented (3.6% of children in foster care, compared to 96.4% in residential care; CASA Report, 2022). A shift to alternative care in a family environment is urgent and requires a combination of public policies and resources to promote high-quality practices that guarantee sustainable change. With the regulation of FFC in 2019 (DL no. 139/2019), which reinforces this alternative care as the preferred one for children up to the age of 6, institutions have begun to make efforts to effectively implement this measure. However, establishing a system of FFC is challenging. Among other reasons, it entails the need for specialized child welfare services to address the recruitment, training, and supervision of foster families, to provide adequate support to carers and children, and to ensure good matching decisions (Harlow, 2021). Indeed, failures in child welfare reforms are explained, at least in part, by accelerated changes relying on unprepared staff and evidence-practice gaps (Anghel et al., 2013). Therefore, this project focuses on the initial implementation phase of the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care (MIAF), recently developed by the ProChild Collaborative Laboratory (ProChild CoLAB) and the oldest charity in Portugal with a large experience in Child Protection and Welfare (i.e., Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa). Its development responds to the national priority in terms of child protection policies, to promote high-quality practices and help foster families and children to achieve outcomes of safety, stability, and well-being. Implementation science frameworks (Albers et al., 2017) share a stage-based approach, ascertaining that process and outcome evaluations, rooted in a theory of change, should precede effectiveness testing and full implementation. This specific study focuses on process evaluation and aims to analyze the fidelity, feasibility, and acceptability of MIAF’s first three key-processes (Awareness raising and foster families’ recruitment; Pre-service training, and Assessment and selection of foster families), through a multi-informant approach. The project will include as participants the caseworkers and team leaders involved in the implementation of the MIAF from four child welfare agencies (40 professionals estimated) in the North and Center regions of Portugal, and the respective foster families’ applicants receiving the MIAF. Model providers will be invited to complete fidelity and feasibility forms after each key-process of MIAF, as described above. The Conceptual Framework for Implementation Outcomes (Proctor et al., 2009) will guide the data analysis, and the results will be organized into specific implementation outcomes (Proctor et al., 2011). These results will inform the continuous quality improvement of the MIAF, which is crucial for the successful implementation of evidence-based interventions in an emerging FFC system in Portugal.
- Dialogues with parents: nurturing families, strengthening the communityPublication . Brito, Ana Teresa; Carvalho, Celina; Carvalho, Leonor; Fareleira, Filipa; Teixeira, Lina; Xavier, Maria Raul LoboThis presentation describes a Portuguese parental capacity- building project - Dialogues with Parents - based on the Touchpoints Model, which is grounded in a developmental and relational framework that promotes the well-being of children and families. It aims to support multi-challenged families with children up to the age of 6 at risk or with disabilities, in a collaborative and empathetic way. It also intends to strengthen communities, particularly through the involvement of early childhood intervention professionals who work with children and their families, enhancing the use of community resources. A total of 20 parental encounters will be held, with 60 hours of direct contact with families. Preliminary results will be presented. Expected outcomes are parental well-being and confidence, a sense of self-efficacy and a deeper understanding of children's development.
- Sensory evaluation, acceptability, and consumer insights of protein- and fiber-enriched foods tailored for older adults: the diet65+ projectPublication . Salsinha, Ana Sofia; Ferreira, Miguel Magalhães; Correia, Marta; Oliveira, Isabel; Azevedo, Miguel; Pintado, Manuela; Oliveira-Silva, Patrícia
- Developing leadership: the Pro-Leader intervention program's integrated approachPublication . Simães, Clara; Gomes, A. Rui; Morais, CatarinaIntroduction: The impact of leaders on organizational success has been well documented, leading to growth in the leadership training industry over recent decades. However, this investment has not always resulted in better leaders. Leadership intervention programs have faced notable criticism, including (a) a lack of personalization ('one size fits all' approach), (b) an overemphasis on predefined skills, and (c) insufficient consideration of context, often ignoring other members' and organizations' characteristics. Thus, we present and discuss Pro-Leader, an intervention program grounded in the Leadership Efficacy Model (LEM), designed to enhance leadership through a comprehensive training approach. The Leadership Efficacy Model: A Framework for Leadership Development The LEM proposes that leadership efficacy increases when leaders are aligned in how they plan to exert leadership (the conceptual cycle of leadership) and how they actually carry out leadership (the practical cycle of leadership), while also considering the leadership behaviors they demonstrate when exerting influence (leadership styles), as well as their own characteristics, team members', and contextual factors (antecedent factors). The Pro-Leader intervention is built around the LEM framework and educates participants on these three components: leadership cycles, leadership styles, and antecedent factors of leadership. Conclusion: The program can represent a valuable tool for both professionals interested in stimulating the leadership ability of their clients and for individuals who are (or can be) in a position of leadership. In fact, by mastering the way leadership cycles should be established, how to effectively utilize leadership behaviors, and how to control the antecedent factors of leadership, participants can gain a better understanding of how to modulate the three factors involved in the leadership process.