This study investigates the impact of a sustainable mindset on psychological well-being and stress levels among 736 Portuguese students from secondary schools and universities. Using validated psychometric instruments, the research examines relationships between well-being, stress, optimism, age, sex, and mindset orientations (Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset). Findings indicate that higher psychological well-b...
A apresentação do projeto COMPUSEL investigou o impacto da integração da Aprendizagem Socioemocional (SEL) com o Pensamento Computacional (CT) através de histórias digitais em 18 alunos do ensino primário em Portugal. O estudo quase-experimental, com 12 semanas de intervenção, demonstrou melhorias significativas nas competências de Auto-Consciência, Auto-Gestão, Consciência Social e Competências de Relacionamen...
Esta apresentação, intitulada "Empatia, aprendizagem socioemocional e saúde mental", foca-se no papel central dos professores como mediadores do bem-estar dos alunos, enquadrado no projeto Erasmus+ REFLECT. O trabalho atual é baseado no modelo Teacher Centered Coaching (TCC) e num curso online de 10 semanas para 30 professores portugueses, visando melhorar o Bem-Estar Psicológico e a Aprendizagem Socioemocional...
This study investigated sleep quality (SQ) and dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep (DBAS) in an ageing Portuguese population ($N=104$, ages 50-80). The research explored the influence of sleep-related attitudes and general health problems on SQ. Key findings revealed that more negative sleep beliefs significantly correlated with poorer SQ. Additionally, more intense health problems were associated w...
Este trabalho apresenta uma análise bibliométrica focada na promoção de competências transversais para melhorar a qualidade de vida e a inclusão social de indivíduos com défices cognitivos. As competências transversais analisadas—memória, resolução de problemas, autorregulação, flexibilidade cognitiva, auto-orientação e criatividade —são consideradas fundamentais para a autonomia e adaptação bem-sucedida de adu...
This study investigated stress, well-being, and coping strategies among university students (N=204) in a post-pandemic context, focusing on gender differences. Key findings showed that female students experienced higher chronic stress and utilized emotional coping more frequently, aligning with existing literature. Conversely, rational coping was positively associated with well-being. The regression analysis hi...
Background The journey towards inclusive education in Portugal has been shaped by legal advancements, international guidelines, and educational policy changes. The principles of inclusion and methodologies, guided by international declarations and standards, have been embraced by Portugal. This study aimed to characterize the methodologies and strategies used in Portuguese educational settings for students with...
Background Intergenerational programs involving children and seniors represent valuable psychological and social interventions that foster the development of cognitive, linguistic, motor, emotional, and social skills, leading to improved well-being. Research indicates significant positive outcomes for both children and seniors, such as enhanced intergenerational socialization, increased self-esteem and self-eff...
Mindset orientations play an important role in psychological adjustment and well-being among young people. This study examined the relationship between growth and fixed mindsets and psychological well-being, stress, and optimism in Portuguese youth, as well as gender differences in mindset orientations. The sample consisted of 736 students aged between 15 and 27 years. The results showed that growth mindset was...
Sleep disturbances are prevalent among older adults, often due to natural physiological aging or various mental health factors, including beliefs and attitudes toward sleep. Despite this, the relationship between sleep quality and mental well-being in older populations remains underexplored. This study aims to examine the role of dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as predictors of poor sleep qualit...