Joana Carvalho
A5087373261- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Sex work and related issues
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Mind wandering and attention
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
University of Aveiro
2010-2025
Universidade do Porto
2013-2024
University of California, San Diego
2024
Universidade Lusófona
2016-2022
ISPA - Instituto Universitário
2016-2020
Hospital de São João
2016
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2015
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2008-2011
Despite its inclusion in the 11th revision of International Classification Diseases, there is a virtual paucity high-quality scientific evidence about compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), especially underrepresented and underserved populations. Therefore, we comprehensively examined CSBD across 42 countries, genders, orientations, validated original (CSBD-19) short (CSBD-7) versions Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale to provide standardized, state-of-the-art screening tools for...
We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of psychometric examination Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the main predictive factors male sexual desire, considering medical, psychological, and relationship factors. assessed 205 men from general population on following variables: psychological adjustment, dysfunctional beliefs, automatic thoughts emotions during activity, dyadic presence medical conditions. Regarding cognitive emotional factors, restrictive attitudes toward sexuality (β = −.27), lack erotic activity −.35), concerns about erection −.26),...
The three-item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3) has been frequently used to assess distress related sexuality in public health surveys and research on sexual wellbeing. However, its psychometric properties measurement invariance across cultural, gender subgroups have not yet examined. This multinational study aimed validate the SDS-3 test properties, including language, country, identity, orientation groups. We global survey data from 82,243 individuals (Mean age=32.39 years; 40.3 % men, 57.0...
In recent months, some attempts were made to understand the impact of COVID-19 on sexual health. Despite research that suggests and lockdown measures may eventually response sexually related behaviors, we are missing clinical sexologists' perspectives in Such could inform a preliminary framework aimed at guiding future approaches context COVID-19.To explore sexologists about their patients' health, as well professional challenges they have faced during current pandemic. Findings expected...
ABSTRACT Background Past research has revealed the detrimental effects of social isolation and physical distancing measures in health related outcomes. However, only recently COVID-19 confinement provided a context to test whether such exist human sexuality domain. Aim This study was aimed at testing relationship between levels sexual functioning domains men women, while accounting for mediating role psychological adjustment during lockdown. Methods Two hundred forty five 417 women completed...