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Validation and psychometric properties of the portuguese version of the Freibur...
Iacob, Vivien; Carmo, Cláudia; Garcês, Soraia; Chiodelli, Roberto; Walach, Harald; Neves de Jesus, SaúlThis research aimed to develop a Portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) short form and investigate its psychometric properties through two complementary studies. The first study included a sample of 337 participants. It analyzed the scale's internal consistency, reliability, and factorial validity by conducting an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using a randomly divided samp...
Negative affectivity and suicide risk: the buffering role of gratitude and opti...
Sánchez-Álvarez, Nicolás; Brás, Marta; Carmo, Cláudia; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Extremera, NatalioThe role of optimism and gratitude in the link between negative affectivity and suicide risk (viz., depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation) was examined in a sample of 1401 Spanish adolescents. Overall, the results of a set of hierarchical regression analyses supported the prediction of optimism and gratitude as predictors of suicide risk. Moreover, we analyzed whether the negative affectivity optimism/grati...
Self-determination as a mediator between mindfulness and perfectionism in theor...
Antunes, João Paulo; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Brás, Marta; Carmo, CláudiaMindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been surging as an alternative to cognitive-behavioural therapy for perfectionism. Despite promising results, there are practical and theoretical concerns regarding high resistance from perfectionists towards developing mindfulness related capabilities. Self-Determination Motivation could provide a pathway to circumvent this problem by mediating the relationship betwe...
Perceived stress, well-being, and academic performance of university students d...
Marques-Pinto, Alexandra; Curral, Luís; Costa, Maria R.; Quadros, Francisca; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Martínez, Isabel Maria; Roazzi, AntónioBackground/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected university students globally, exacerbating their already existing academic stress. This study investigates how the first COVID-19 lockdown (March-July 2020) differently impacted Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian university students' perceived academic stress, personal well-being, academic engagement, and performance. Methods: An online survey col...
Healthy school, healthy teachers: mediating effect of optimism
Borralho, Liberata; Candeias, Adelinda Araújo; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Viseu, JoãoIn recent years, the relationship between teachers’ health and organizational health in schools has attracted growing interest in educational research. The studies by Borralho et al. (2020) and Bagdziuniene et al. (2023) indicate that a positive organizational environment—characterized by a supportive climate, effective leadership, and strong interpersonal relationships—has a significant impact on teachers’ phy...
Contributions of physical activity and positive psychological functioning to fl...
Rodrigues, Nuno; Vieira, Luís Sérgio; Martins, Cátia; Cardoso Moreira, Catarina; Neves de Jesus, SaúlStudies highlight the importance of physical activity (PA) in relation to positive psychological functioning (PPF) among adults. Physical inactivity is strongly associated with lower levels of PPF, supporting the idea that lifestyle choices can be identified as a public health concern. There is growing evidence of the health benefits of regular PA. This study aims to analyze the contribution of PA to flow, PPF,...
Reasons for living and depressive symptomatology in young adults with and witho...
Brás, Marta; Martins, Cátia; Nunes, Cristina; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Madeira, Ana Rita; Carmo, CláudiaIntroduction Suicide is a public health problem worldwide, being the fourth leading cause of death in young adult population (15-29 years). Therefore, it is important to identify its risk and protective factors, and how they interact to develop more effective interventions. The present study aims to analyze the relation between depressive symptoms, hopelessness (risk factors) with reasons for living (protective...
The role of peer mentoring program elements in promoting academic success and p...
Pereira Guerreiro, Mariana; Neves de Jesus, SaúlPeer mentoring programs have been implemented to address higher education institutions' demands for promoting academic success and preventing student dropout. However, it is still unclear what elements best contribute to their effectiveness. A systematic literature review on the peer mentoring programs' elements focused on promoting academic success and preventing dropout was conducted to understand better how ...
Senior Tourists’ Well-being, Happiness, and Satisfaction with Life: A Systemati...
Câmara, Ester; Pocinho, Margarida; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Agapito, DoraThe perception of well-being through tourism improves the quality of life of tourists, and for senior tourists, this relationship is even more promising. While the association between tourism and mental health is clear, the processes involved are not always clarified. Thus, this systematic literature review aims to explore and systematise the benefits of senior tourism for well-being, happiness, and satisfactio...
Senior Tourists’ Well-being, Happiness, and Satisfaction with Life: A Systemati...
Câmara, Ester; Pocinho, Margarida; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Agapito, DoraThe perception of well-being through tourism improves the quality of life of tourists, and for senior tourists, this relationship is even more promising. While the association between tourism and mental health is clear, the processes involved are not always clarified. Thus, this systematic literature review aims to explore and systematise the benefits of senior tourism for well-being, happiness, and satisfactio...