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- Aceitação e eficácia de um programa de intervenção psicoeducativa para pais de crianças com asmaPublication . Silva, Cláudia Mendes Da; Barros, Luísa; Simões, FátimaConsiderando a importância que a educação sobre a asma deve assumir no plano de gestão familiar da doença, e a falta de programas deste tipo em Portugal, construímos uma intervenção psicoeducativa breve para pais de crianças com asma entre os 7 e os 13 anos, visando a aquisição de atitudes mais positivas na gestão da doença. O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a aceitação, eficácia e a satisfação relativa ao programa intervenção. Completaram a intervenção 10 mães, tendo participado nas 3 sessões de grupo e nos 3 momentos de avaliação (linha de base, final da intervenção e follow-up a 9 meses). Para além da recolha de informação sociodemográfica e clínica, aplicaram-se dois questionários, um de conhecimentos sobre a asma e outro de qualidade de vida da criança (DISABKIDS-37, versões pais e criança). Utilizou-se também uma entrevista sobre a gestão da asma pela família (FAMSS) na avaliação inicial e no follow-up. Os resultados evidenciaram uma melhoria moderada no conhecimento dos pais e nas práticas de gestão da asma, confirmando a utilidade de incluir a intervenção psicoeducativa nos cuidados às crianças com asma.
- Adaptation and validation of the Person‐centered Care Assessment Tool (P‐CAT) to the Portuguese populationPublication . Barbosa, Maria Miguel; Teixeira, L.; Edvardsson, David; Paúl, Constança; Yanguas, Javier; Afonso, Rosa MarinaBackground: The relevance of person-centred care as an optimising approach to the quality of care provided to older adults has sparked the development of important instruments that measure this approach at residential care facilities and requires vali-dation for the Portuguese population.Objectives: This study aims to adapt and validate the Person-centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT) to the Portuguese population.Methods: The P- CAT assesses the level of person-centred care provided by resi -dential care facilities, according to staff. The process of adapting the P- CAT to the Portuguese population includes its translation, backtranslation and a pilot study. To recruit participants for the validation study, we contacted the Portuguese residential care facilities with emails provided in the official registries, and the study was also divulged on social media.Results: The study had the participation of 573 staff members. The mean score of P- CAT was 50.76 (SD = 7.65). The exploratory factor analysis showed three dimen -sions: the extent of care personalisation, the amount of organisational support and the degree of environmental accessibility. The results show good internal consistency for the total scale (α= 0.809) and good temporal stability in the test– retest assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (0.893).Conclusions: This version of the P-CAT for the Portuguese population has shown ad-equate psychometric properties and contributes to the study of care provided at resi-dential care facilities in Portugal through self- reporting from staff.Implications for practice: The availability of this instrument is useful for professional practice and research purposes and supports technical and scientific advancements that are necessary for the evolution of care frameworks.
- Adaptation of an Emotional Stroop Test for Screening of Suicidal Ideation in PortugalPublication . Esgalhado, Graça; Pereira, Henrique; Silva, PatríciaCognitive instruments, especially those with emotional components, may be useful to address the limitations of self-report scales commonly used to assess suicidal ideation. The aim of this study was to develop an emotional Stroop test for screening suicidal ideation in Portugal. The project was developed in five phases using different samples for each phase. The first two phases were focused on the formulation of the potential words that would compose the slides. For this purpose, five biology teachers (neutral slide) and five mental health professionals (positive and negative slides) were invited to help choose the words that were most representative for each slide. The third phase validated the words defined in the previous phase. In this phase, 300 university students participated (Mage = 21.66; SD = 3.67; 68% female). They rated the words on a Likert scale in terms of their frequency of use, familiarity, level of understanding, and degree of image evocation. In the fourth phase, the researchers developed the complete version of the test, which consists of three slides with neutral, positive, and negative emotional stimuli, consecutively. Finally, in the fifth phase, we validated the final version of the test through a comparative study between a clinical group and a non-clinical group, each one composed by 50 participants (Mage = 32; SD = 9.70; 55% female). Results indicated that the clinical group demonstrated significantly higher scores for depression and suicidal ideation and lower scores for the three Stroop tasks. Words related to negative emotions were strongly correlated with suicidal ideation. Finally, the three Stroop slides explained 74.1% of the variance in suicidal ideation. These findings suggest that this test can be a viable complementary measure in the psychological assessment of suicide ideation, and intervention in the field of suicide prevention in Portugal.
- Affirmative Competence and Practices of Mental Health Professionals with LGB clients: An Ibero-American StudyPublication . Pereira, Henrique; Cunha, Maria João; Monteiro, Samuel; Esgalhado, Graça; Afonso, Rosa Marina; Loureiro, ManuelThere are not many studies about affirmative competence and practices among mental health professionals working with Lesbian, Gay, and/or Bisexual (LGB) clients. Thus, the objectives of this research are to assess the levels of affirmative competence and practices of professionals in Ibero-American countries. The sample consists of 630 mental health professionals from various countries whose ages range from 22 to 75 years old, with a mean age of 41.46 years. The study utilizes the following measures: a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale, and the Affirmative Practice Questionnaire. Results show that mental health professionals who present higher levels of Affirmative Competence are those who have higher levels of education and training on LGBT topics, show left-wing political affiliations, self-identify as LGB, and have no religious affiliations. Regarding Affirmative Practices, it was found that single participants show lower practices, and more studies are needed to better understand this result. Regression models demonstrate that Affirmative Practices and Competences are predicted by the hypothesized variables, namely, religious and political beliefs, and training/education. Hence, this study indicates that mental health professionals could undergo some type of academic or professional training and/or possess experience in regard to working with LGB clients, in order to enhance their approach when working with this population.
- Aging Perceptions in Older Gay and Bisexual Men in PortugalPublication . Pereira, Henrique; Serrano, Juan Pedro; De Vries, Brian; Esgalhado, Graça; Afonso, Rosa Marina; Monteiro, SamuelAims and Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions toward aging among Portuguese gay and bisexual men over 60 years old. Background Despite the growth of the older population, and the increased visibility and acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people in Western countries, the experience of aging in older gay and bisexual men is only beginning to be understood. Design We used a qualitative research methodology, based on critical gerontology, for establishing research questions and to identify the perspectives on the aging process in older gay and bisexual individuals. Methods We used a structured electronic inquiry with 25 gay and bisexual men over 60 years of age from Portugal. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to help identify repeated patterns of meaning in the data set. Results The recurrent themes in the narratives of the aging experiences of the participants in the study were as follows: positive perceptions of aging, negative perceptions of aging, coping with being a gay/bisexual man and family ties, professional care, homophobia/discrimination, relationships and social support, intergenerational differences, mediating role of sexual orientation, sociopolitical changes, and personal characteristics. Conclusion Analysis of perceptions about the aging process in older gay and bisexual men emphasized the desire for normalization in the social awareness of sexual orientation. It is important to continue doing research on this topic and disseminate this information among professionals who work with older lesbian, gay, and bisexual people so that they may better understand how they can meet the specific needs of this population.
- Antecedents of the Sharing Economy in a Pandemic Scenario: Prosocial Attitudes, Past Behaviour and Transformation ExpectationsPublication . Alves, H. M. B; Alves, Marta; Paço, ArmindaThe COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a significant impact on most sharing economy activities, and at present, it is particularly challenging to achieve a consensual model to predict sharing economy behaviour. Based on empirical and theoretical premises established before the pandemic, we intend to explore the association between a set of psychosocial variables (i.e., cooperation, environmental awareness, past behaviour) and sharing economy behaviour, particularly the use of shared assets (i.e., cars and accommodation) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the present study analyses the mediating role of transformation expectations, as the decision to engage or not in sharing behaviour may be influenced by beliefs about the consequences of those actions from the user’s perspective. This study comprised a total of 596 participants. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire and was statistically analysed and interpreted using PLS 3.0. Structural Equation Modelling statistical software. Contrary to our predictions, the results show that cooperation negatively influenced the willingness to participate in sharing activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, that environmental awareness was not a significant predictor, and that past sharing behaviour has the strongest influence on the willingness to share during pandemic times. Finally, the mediating effect of transformation expectations was significant in both associations, i.e., pro-environmental consciousness and past sharing experiences, and the willingness to adopt sharing behaviour during COVID-19.
- Barreiras à AprendizagemPublication . Silva, Sofia Malheiro daNo período compreendido entre fevereiro e novembro de 2023, a Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) implementou uma série de atividades como parte de uma candidatura ao Programa Operacional do Capital Humano (POCH), beneficiando do cofinanciamento do Portugal 2020 e do Fundo Social Europeu. Estas ações foram desenvolvidas no contexto do AVISO n.º POCH-12-2022-01, integrando-se no Eixo Prioritário 2 – Reforço do Ensino Superior e da Formação Avançada - do POCH, especificamente na tipologia de operação I.2 - Skills 4 Pós-Covid – Competências para o Futuro no Ensino Superior. A tipologia I.2 teve como propósito apoiar iniciativas inovadoras de ensino e aprendizagem nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES), visando capacitar docentes e estudantes, deste nível de ensino, para enfrentar os desafios resultantes da situação gerada pela pandemia Covid-19. Neste contexto, destaca-se o projeto específico da UBI, denominado UBI Learning HUB, originado pelo compromisso institucional de promover uma aprendizagem mais eficiente, potenciar o sucesso académico dos estudantes e mitigar situações de abandono escolar precoce. O UBI Learning HUB representa, portanto, uma iniciativa da UBI que visa contribuir para a construção de um ambiente educativo inclusivo e orientado para o sucesso. Essa abordagem reflete não apenas o compromisso da UBI com a inovação pedagógica, mas também a procura constante por soluções que fortaleçam a preparação e resiliência da comunidade académica diante das transformações desencadeadas pela pandemia e para além dela. Surgiu assim, a oportunidade para o desenvolvimento de competências profissionais dos docentes, assentes no emergir de uma nova performance no saber-saber, saber-fazer e saber-ser/estar, associada à formação contínua do docente do ensino superior. Contemplámos, no âmbito deste projeto, uma atividade centrada na Capacitação dos Docentes das cinco faculdades que integram a Universidade. Foram realizadas 5 sessões, num total de 15 horas de formação, com uma metodologia de colaboração/partilha, assente numa filosofia crítico-reflexiva com troca de experiências e práticas, enraizada num modelo de formação cooperada entre pares, com mentoria por parte da formadora. Deste processo, bem como das necessidades de formação partilhadas em contexto de sessões, nasceu a necessidade de criar este referencial enquadrado numa perspetiva de Desenvolvimento Curricular. Assim, esta coleção estrutura-se em 3 E-Books cujas temáticas são: 1-Barreiras à Aprendizagem; 2-Flexibilidade curricular: Gestão programática; 3-Desenho Universal de Aprendizagem (DUA) e Promoção do Sucesso. Este trabalho pretende contribuir para a promoção do sucesso académico no contexto do Ensino Superior em Portugal no geral, e em particular, na UBI.
- Bem-estar subjetivo e funcionamento psicológico positivo ao longo dos primeiros anos do Ensino SuperiorPublication . Oliveira, Ema; Levindo, Adriana Dos SantosA transição e adaptação ao Ensino Superior (ES) é geralmente acompanhada por novos desafios e exigências na vida dos estudantes, que poderão afetar o seu bem-estar e desempenho académico. O objetivo principal deste estudo longitudinal é analisar o bem-estar subjetivo e o funcionamento psicológico positivo dos estudantes ao longo do seu percurso inicial no ES. Para o efeito, 137 estudantes de licenciatura responderam a três questionários em dois momentos distintos, com um ano de intervalo entre ambos: a Satisfaction With Life Scale, a Positive and Negative Affect Schedule e a Escala de Funcionamento Psicológico Positivo. Os resultados na amostra global não revelaram diferenças significativas entre os dois momentos, contudo verificaram-se pontuações menos favoráveis na passagem do 1º para o 2º ano, comparativamente com a passagem do 2º para o 3º ano. Além disso, no 2º momento de recolha de dados, o grupo de estudantes deslocados da sua residência mostrou uma melhor satisfação com a vida. Em conclusão, as instituições educativas devem prestar atenção a alguns grupos de estudantes em maior risco, implementando medidas de apoio à sua integração e adaptação ao ES.
- Caring and Working during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspective of Portuguese Residential Care Facility WorkersPublication . Barbosa, Maria Miguel; Teixeira, Laetitia; Paúl, Constança; Yanguas, Javier; Afonso, Rosa MarinaResidential care facilities (RCF) for older people are facing high demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to explore the workers’ perspectives on the changes in work and care dynamics amidst the first wave of the pandemic at Portuguese RCF. This is a descriptive, quantitative, and cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire about pandemic-induced changes in work and care dynamics was sent to 2325 RCF. These entities were then asked to share it with their workers. The participants (n = 784) were mostly women (92.7%) and mostly composed of technical directors (41.6%) and direct-care workers (17.1%). The respondents reported that during the first wave of the pandemic, when compared to the pre-pandemic period, there were greater difficulties in providing care related to the basic necessities of older people (52.7%); direct-care workers were required to work more consecutive hours in each shift (69.95%); direct-care workers had to live at RCF (14.8%), and there were changes concerning the possibility of promoting person-centered care (PCC) practices. It also revealed that focusing on disease prevention and sanitary measures alone facilitates practices that reinforce the traditional model of procedure-centered care and have negative consequences on the rights and well-being of those living and working at RCF, exposing and accentuating preexisting vulnerabilities. This study considers the pandemic’s serious implications and alarming questions about basic care, dignity, living, and working conditions at Portuguese RCF. These notions reinforce the need for change through redefining care policies and practices in Portuguese RCF beyond the pandemic. The current situation provides an opportunity to adopt a formal PCC model.
- Children of Single Fathers Created by Surrogacy: Psychosocial Adjustment Considerations and Implications for Research and PracticePublication . Pereira, HenriqueThe existence of single-father families formed by surrogacy is becoming a more visible reality, even though this type of family organization is still perceived with stigma and negative attitudes by more traditional sectors of society, because it raises some concerns regarding the psychosocial well-being of children who are born into single-fathers’ families via surrogacy, and in many cases, to gay single men who wish to become fathers. On the other hand, available research on the psychosocial well-being of these children is still very scarce and limited to a handful of Western countries. Hence, it is of utmost importance to examine studies that explore the psychosocial adjustment of these children. In this mini review, I show that all the studies revised demonstrate the good psychosocial adjustment of these children, and that they are as likely to flourish as children born into traditional families, even if they may find themselves exposed to prejudice and stigma. In conclusion, single fatherhood and surrogacy do not contribute to any adverse consequences to the children’s psychosocial development and adjustment, and there is no observed evidence to why single men, irrespective of their sexual orientation, should not be fathers via surrogacy. Finally, implications for future research and interventions are also discussed.