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Tools to persevere towards a challenging goal: lessons learned about grit along...
Nunes, Ana Rita; Moreira, Tânia; Pereira, Armanda; Zanatta, Cleia; Mota Ribeiro, Luísa; Rosário, PedroUnderstanding the factors contributing to increased perseverance and passion toward long-term goals is an ongoing research challenge. The present study explores the inner drive of individuals to achieve meaningful goals over time, despite setbacks and challenges. The scenario chosen to uncover grit processes was the Way of St. James, a long pilgrimage demanding participants’ perseverance and passion for achievi...
Parenting in cerebral palsy: understanding the perceived challenges and needs f...
Guimarães, Ana; Pereira, Armanda; Oliveira, André; Lopes, Sílvia; Nunes, Ana Rita; Zanatta, Cleia; Rosário, PedroCerebral palsy (CP) can be considered the most frequent childhood physical disorder. The severity and type of dysfunction depend on the brain injury. Movement and posture are the most affected areas. CP is a lifelong condition, and parenting a child with this disorder brings additional challenges (e.g., dealing with grief) and needs (e.g., information). Identifying and characterizing their challenges and needs ...
Promote selective attention in 4th-grade students: lessons learned from a schoo...
Pereira, Armanda; Miranda, Sara; Teixeira, Sara; Mesquita, Sandra; Zanatta, Cleia; Rosário, PedroAcademic success is a complex concept comprising not only good academic performance, but also the development of competencies and the accomplishment made by the ends of learning. Among the motivational and attentional variables likely to influence academic success, extant literature reports the relevance of developing self-regulation and attentional control to foster school success. Still, little is known about...