To characterize the two-year progression of neurodegeneration in different diabetic retinopathy (DR) risk phenotypes in type 2 diabetes.
To characterize the two-year progression of capillary closure in different diabetic retinopathy (DR) risk phenotypes in type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Research into the reasons that could lead community samples to become foster families is sparse, as most studies focus on the reasons identified by licensed or prospective foster families. The present study aims: (1) to assess the validity and reliability of the Reasons for Fostering Inventory adapted for a community sample (Portuguese version); and (2) to test the role of family factors and the different reaso...
A monoparentalidade é vivenciada por cada vez mais pessoas em Portugal tendo sido o tipo de família que mais aumentou nos últimos anos. A larga maioria destas famílias são femininas, ou seja, compostas por filho(s)/a(s) e mãe (84,7%), uma tendência que se mantém desde os anos 90 do século passado, quando se começou a efetuar esta monitorização. Um outro indicador relevante é que se estima “que duas em cada quat...
A rights-based approach calls for studies to explore further the extent to which rights’ fulfillment in residential care affects young people’s mental health. A focus on protective factors, such as supportive relations, can inform policies and practices in residential care which is critical for youths’ empowerment and adaptive outcomes. However, existing studies on social support are mainly descriptive and qual...
Este artigo apresenta o Clube dos Heróis, um recurso psicopedagógico na área da promoção de competências pessoais e sociomeocionais, dirigido a profissionais, pais e outros /cuidadores de crianças dos 5 aos 10 anos. A literatura evidencia que a promoção de competências pessoais e socioemocionais reduz problemas de internalização e externalização e potencia o rendimento académico, comportamentos prossociais e at...
The literature suggests the positive role of social support in mental health in residential care. However, most of the studies are focused on psychopathology and fewer on well-being. Also, theoretically-oriented and multidimensional studies on social support are needed. To address these problems, a qualitative study was developed with 29 young people in residential care (76% males), aged from 12 to 19 years old...