- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Family Support in Illness
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Community Health and Development
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Appreciative Inquiry and Organizational Change
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Gender, Sexuality, and Education
University of Lisbon
2015-2024
Lusíada University of Lisbon
2012-2020
University of Coimbra
2019
University of Victoria
2017
N2 Biomedical (United States)
2010
The lockdown, in the COVID-19 pandemic, is considered an external crisis that evokes innumerous changes individuals lives. One of work and family dynamics. Based on boundary theory we examine mediated role balance segmentation behavior relationship between violations teleworkers’ stress well-being. However, because women men live their differently, gender may condition way teleworkers lead with segmentation. Hypotheses were tested through moderated mediation modeling using data collected 456...
This study examined the mediating effect of parenting styles in relationship between stress and children's socio-emotional adjustment through Structural Equation Modeling. The moderating role parent child gender was also by means a multi-group analysis. A sample 552 mothers 501 fathers Portuguese families with preschoolers participated study. Mothers independently completed self-report measures to evaluate stress, child's (children's social skills, internalizing externalizing behavioral...
Objective The objective of this paper was to evaluate the structural validity and convergent first Portuguese version Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Settings data sets come from two studies conducted in Portugal, respectively, Effect Coping with Trauma (RECT) project Health Impact Assessment Employment Strategies (HIAES) project. Participants sample is composed 476 participants RECT 405 HIAES In both projects, convenience samples were used. Measures original CD-RISC items...
This study analyses the psychometric proprieties of a Portuguese version social competence scale from School Social Behavior Scales (SSBS-2, Merrell, 2002). It is rating instrument children and adolescents behavior, to be used by teachers other school personnel. includes 3 subscales: self-management/compliance, peer relations academic behavior. In our first sample, 175 rated 344 students grade 1 through 12. On second sample 13 251 3rd 4th grades students. The results adaptation support...
Savoring is as an emotion regulation process that moderates the effect of positive events on feelings and helps people to generate, maintain, increase their emotional experiences. processes are expected have impact romantic relationships, although no study has yet been conducted. Using self-reported data from 473 adults in a conjugal relationship, this investigated predictive value savoring strategies regarding relationship quality dyadic adjustment; whether responses moderate between...
In Portugal, there are over 7800 children with life-limiting conditions. The context of pediatric palliative care represents a complex and distressing experience for families. Compared to parental caregivers healthy siblings, grandparents underexplored in the literature clinical practice. aim present study is propose psychological assessment tool this context. It consists sociodemographic data sheet semi-structured interview based on sharing testimony other grandparents. On basis latter, 10...
Abstract The term parental alienation refers to the negative influence of one parent over a child’s perception other (targeted parent). aim this research was gain further understanding targeted parents’ experience from their own perspectives. For qualitative study, thematic analysis semi-structured interviews with eight participants aged between 33 and 51 years conducted. data individual enabled identification four main themes: personal impact, coping strategies, family relationships support...
This study comprised 467 adults in a conjugal relationship and examined dyadic coping its moderating role between the family-of-origin retrospective experience adjustment. While contribution of variables to marital behaviors has long been subject interest, have only recently begun be acknowledged as relevant construct within context romantic relationships. Path analysis was used examine both direct indirect effects independent moderator on dependent variables. Dyadic strong positive...
In Europe, Portugal has been identified as the country with most rapid evolution of paediatric palliative care provision, which is a highly complex experience for families. The present descriptive-exploratory study seeks to contribute understanding psychological life-limiting conditions in parent caregivers. A total 14 families completed sociodemographic and clinical data sheet answered structured online interview based on an incomplete narrative resulting from Unwanted Guest Metaphor....
The importance of cultivating connection to enhance individual, relational and collective wellbeing is gaining attention in the current literature on building community.Although these goals are being increasingly considered, concept reciprocity has been less prominent than may be warranted field psychology.This article presents a theoretical framework dynamics which resulted from grounded theory (GT) research involving 2 complementary studies.The first study involved 22 participants...
Objective: Work accidents may be considered dyadic stressors in so far as they not only affect the worker, but also couple's relationship. Dyadic coping, process by which couples manage stress experienced each partner, can strengthen individual health and well-being well couple relationship functioning. Accidents at work have progressively been studied from a perspective that focuses on their negative effects PTSS, anxiety, depression. However, to large extent, coping processes results...
Abstract This study presents the validation process of Portuguese version short-form Dedication Scale (Rhoades, Stanley, & Markman, 2006; 1986), with a sample 924 participants in different relationship statutes. With 14 items, this short is recommended by authors for its simple use, when wanting to measure commitment romantic relationships. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that instrument did not have totally acceptable fit data so an exploratory was conducted. revealed...
We reflect on and illustrate with concrete examples the various systematic creative steps taken along process of grounded theory (GT). This led to emergence a theoretical framework centered building reciprocity as way collaborating socio-economically disadvantaged communities means for facilitating poverty-reduction initiatives. article aims present processes analysis that lie behind lessons learned path creating GT. In this way, is examined different inductive analytic steps, interrelation...
The Refugee Support Platform (PAR – Plataforma de Apoio a Refugiados) was created in September 2015 through the establishment of network organisations and volunteers from Portuguese civil society. PAR Families is program that aims to provide support refugee families Portugal. model implies for each family refugees arriving country there will be an institution directly responsible following dimensions: independent accommodation, food clothing; regarding access healthcare services, education,...
Abstract The Portuguese military in mission state that parents and siblings are a fundamental support; however, research is very scarce this area. This study aimed to investigate the impact of on daily life, communication emotional responses 227 relatives 92 personnel, 114 (M age = 29.14, SD 9.81) e 113 55.06, 9.12). A questionnaire related was applied, focusing changes social support, advice other family members; Positive Negative Affect Schedule since receiving notification. results...
Abstract This article presents the results of a deepened study best practices and outcomes 15 programs (across 9 countries) that work with socioeconomically disadvantagedd communities. Using thematic analysis, we identified participants, community leaders, professionals recognized as key. Data collection involved in loco observation semistructured interviews participants professionals, focus groups professionals. Associated practices, adopted two central perspectives on approaching...
Abstract Topics of societal concern such as mental health and poverty reduction increasingly require action programmes that operate within broad psychosocial social justice perspectives. Models practice centred in individual needs, although important, are not powerful enough to bring about change when they isolation. In this article, we present the findings resulting from observation engaged collaborating with socio‐economically disadvantaged individuals, families, communities. The selected...
Parental abduction of a child occurs when the is removed, by one parent, from custody other parent or legally appointed guardians. The absence has profound impact on family members and significantly affects their lives. Also, parental relevant social problem which calls for further understanding. aim this research was to characterize experiences left behind parents in context child. data exploratory qualitative study were analyzed through thematic analysis semi-structured interviews carried...