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Parenting Alliance Inventory (PAI): Psychometric properties in at psychosocial ...
Nunes, Cristina; Ayala-Nunes, Lara; Pechorro, Pedro; Dias, Mariana; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Martins, CátiaParenting alliance concerns the degree of cooperation between the caregivers regarding child-rearing. It is a key dimension for an adequate family functioning, particularly in at-risk families, who face increased challenges. This investigation aimed to validate and examine the psychometric properties of the Parenting Alliance Inventory (PAI), one of the most used measures to assess this construct, using a sampl...
Psychometric characteristics of Brief COPE in a sample of at-risk families
Nunes, Cristina; Ayala-Nunes, Lara; Martins, Cátia; Pechorro, Pedro; Emídio, Márcia; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Pérez-Padilla, Javier; Santos, RitaCoping strategies are a relevant construct for assessing the family context, particularly in families at psychosocial risk. This study aimed to analyze the psychometric characteristics and factor structure of the Brief COPE, which measures coping strategies. Participants were 116 parents (80% women, age average = 35.30 years) with dependent children who had an active case with Child Protective Services in Algar...
The dark side of multimedia devices: negative consequences for socioemotional d...
Rocha, Bruno; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Martins, Cátia; Santos, Rita; Nunes, CristinaThere is growing concern about the relationship between screen use by young children and negative effects on their development, as children with developmental and socioemotional impairments tend to have difficulties in their relationships and increased academic problems. The aim of our study was to analyse the relationship between the use of multimedia devices and paediatric symptoms in children below 5 years o...
The sister concepts of working alliance and real relationship: A meta-analysis
Vaz, Ana Marta; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Gelso, Charles; Janeiro, LuísThe real relationship and working alliance are considered sister concepts, because, even though they are distinct elements of the therapeutic relationship, they seem to be highly interrelated, especially regarding the bond element of the relationship. Both concepts are considered to contribute significantly to the therapy outcomes, but some questions remain regarding their relationship, similarities, and concep...
The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) Scale: a psychometric study in a sample o...
Nunes, Cristina; Martins, Cátia; Leal, Andreia; Pechorro, Pedro Fernandes Santos; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Ayala-Nunes, LaraMarital satisfaction is a key construct in the assessment of a couple’s relationship, and it encompasses aspects such as the feelings of affection, trust, and companionship that arise from the exchanges between spouses. The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) Scale has been widely used as a reliable measure to assess marital satisfaction. In the present study, we aimed to analyze the psychometric properties and t...
The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) Scale: a psychometric study in a sample o...
Nunes, Cristina; Martins, Cátia; Leal, Andreia; Pechorro, Pedro; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Ayala-Nunes, LaraMarital satisfaction is a key construct in the assessment of a couple’s relationship, and it encompasses aspects such as the feelings of affection, trust, and companionship that arise from the exchanges between spouses. The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (EMS) Scale has been widely used as a reliable measure to assess marital satisfaction. In the present study, we aimed to analyze the psychometric properties and t...
The enrich marital satisfaction scale: adaptation and psychometric properties a...
Nunes, Cristina; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Martins, Cátia; Pechorro, Pedro; Ayala-Nunes, LaraMarital satisfaction is a multidimensional construct that encompasses the satisfaction with marital interactions and with the emotional and the practical aspects of marriage. Marital satisfaction has a great impact on personal well-being and affects the family as a whole; low marital satisfaction has been associated with unhappiness and with higher divorce rates. Furthermore, marital satisfaction is related wit...
Treating affect phobias: Therapeutic alliance as a moderator of the emotional e...
Ferreira, Laura Inês; Janeiro, LuísPsychodynamic-oriented psychotherapies have demonstrated their efficacy in emotional disorders' treatment. However, it remains unclear what are the specific mechanisms accounting for change. In psychodynamic psychotherapeutic models as the Affect Phobia Therapy (APT), emphasis is placed on therapeutic relationship and the ability of clients to regain adaptive contact with their emotions. Specifically, it is arg...
Parenting sense of competence: Psychometrics and invariance among a community a...
Nunes, Cristina; Ayala-Nunes, Lara; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Pechorro, Pedro; Freitas, Délia; Martins, Cátia; Santos, RitaParenting sense of competence (PSC) is a cognitive and emotional construct that refers to the judgments that parents hold about their abilities as caregivers. It also includes parents’ beliefs about their capacity to positively influence their children’s development and their satisfaction with the parenting role [1–3]. This construct has been widely studied and is a relevant dimension for the assessment and und...
The therapist, the group and I: how therapeutic alliance moderates the effect o...
Vicente, Sofia; Ferreira, Laura Inês; Jiménez-Ros, Antónia Maria; Carmo, Claudia; Janeiro, LuísPurpose This study aims to investigate whether the influence of group cohesion on the outcomes depended on the levels of the therapeutic alliance. Design/methodology/approach Sixteen individuals with a substance use disorder who were undergoing treatment in a therapeutic community responded to therapeutic alliance, group cohesion, craving and outcomes measures after every therapeutic small group session for a p...