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- Editorial: positive psychology in everyday lifePublication . Pocinho, Margarida; Garcês, Soraia; Popa, DanielaPositive Psychology has been established as a major-based-evidence field of knowledge that aims to understand how people can improve their lives, and ultimately, flourish. Studies have been conducted since Seligman (2016) and Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2014) spearheaded this movement of looking for the positive aspects of life rather than focusing on the negatives. However, although the focus of studies in the area of positive psychology is on “cultivating positive feelings, behaviors, or cognitions” (Sin and Lyubomirsky, 2009, p. 468), we wonder whether beliefs about improved wellbeing in response to positive psychology interventions do not bias the way we conduct research in this field. Recent studies show that moderators may exist in such situations from both the characteristics of the activities designed in the interventions and those of the research participants. Current research has shown that participation in activities aimed at improving wellbeing positively biases the beliefs of people in the sample (Gander et al., 2022). It is therefore more than likely that respondents will respond positively to tasks in research designs, anticipating their beneficial purpose, engage in behaviors they would not ordinarily engage in, and self-evaluate themselves as more effective than they actually are.
- Positive psychology and tourism: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Garcês, Soraia; Pocinho, Margarida; Jesus, Saúl; Rieber, Michael StephenThis study aims to outline the relationship between Positive Psychology and tourism through a systematic literature review. Tourism seeks to increase the wellbeing of people, and wellbeing is a crucial variable in Positive Psychology which in turn aims to understand and promote people's potential. This research used as search terms 'Positive Psychology', 'wellbeing', 'happiness', 'tourism', 'visitor' and 'travel', terms which were applied through the Online Knowledge Library. The inclusion/exclusion criteria led to a sample of 49 references which were then individually analyzed. Results showed a recent increase in studies focused on the relationship between the variables, Europe being in the lead. Overall, policies are important for tourism development; tourism promotes wellbeing for residents and tourists; entrepreneurs have an innovative opportunity in wellbeing; and nature is linked to wellbeing. Implications and suggestions for future studies are presented.
- Travel motivation and well-being: analysing the mediating role of mindfulness and memorable travel experiences of portuguese travellersPublication . Iacob, Vivien; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Garcês, Soraia; Carmo, CláudiaThere is a common perception that tourism can directly or indirectly enhance well-being. The travellers' motivations could influence the connection between tourism and well-being. This study aimed to examine the relationship between travel motivations and well-being and the beneficial effects of mindfulness and memorable travel experiences (MTEs) on this relationship. The data were gathered using online questionnaires and included 256 participants. The findings suggested that travel motivation positively influenced well-being, mindfulness, and MTEs. The mediating role of MTEs and mindfulness in the relationship between motivation and well-being was verified. In conclusion, this study emphasises the importance of comprehending the influence of travel motivations, mindfulness, and MTEs in promoting and enhancing well-being. Understanding the psychological variables affecting well-being is crucial for researchers and tourism managers to incorporate effective methods for better management and marketing, considering that tourism offers are more suited to consumer demand.
- Validação da escala de mobbing docente: análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatóriaPublication . Agrela, Sara; Pocinho, Margarida; Sales, Sofia; Garcês, SoraiaO mobbing é um fator de risco para a saúde mental dos docentes. Entidades internacionais têm realizado recomendações com vista à adoção de estratégias de prevenção e promoção da saúde mental nos contextos profissionais. Esta investigação objetivou validar a Escala de Mobbing Docente (EMB), através da análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) e da fatorial confirmatória (AFC). A amostra foi de 196 docentes, com idades entre os 21 e os 66 anos, sendo 79% do género feminino. A AFE revelou três fatores que explicam 65% da variância do construto. A consistência interna obteve valores muito bons (α >.80). A análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC) apresentou uma qualidade de ajuste adequada e confirmou a estrutura fatorial da AFE de três fatores: F 1=“desvalorização social”; F2=“manipulação perversa das tarefas e funções” e F3=“humilhação pessoal e familiar”). Conclui-se que a Escala de Mobbing Docente é adequada para avaliação do mobbing em professores portugueses.
- Validation and psychometric properties of the portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI)Publication . 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 sample of the general population. The second study examined the convergent and concurrent validity, temporal stability, and sensitivity to change in the FMI among participants in an Interculturality and Mindfulness program (n = 150). The results indicated high internal consistency and reliability for the Portuguese version of FMI (omega = 0.87). The exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis reinforced the instrument's unidimensional solution. The findings supported the convergent and concurrent validity, temporal stability, and sensitivity to change. The translated version's psychometric qualities are satisfactory and can be used to assess mindfulness in the Portuguese population.
- Wellbeing and resilience in tourism: a systematic literature review during COVID-19Publication . Pocinho, Margarida; Garcês, Soraia; Jesus, SaúlThe United Nations World Tourism Organization (UWTO) has acknowledged 2020 as the worst year in tourism history due to the worldwide pandemic COVID-19. Destinations, tourists, local communities, stakeholders, and residents, and their daily activities were affected. Thus, wellbeing and resilience are two crucial variables to help the industry and the people recover. This research aims to analyze early positive approaches and attitudes to respond to the negative impact of COVID-19 in tourism everyday activities that have at its core wellbeing and resilience, the two main variables of the Positive Psychology field of studies. A systematic literature review was conducted, following PRISMA guidelines to achieve this aim. The research was done using the Online Knowledge Library (B-on) and all the available databases. The research led to 32 articles that were screened using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 18 scientific articles met all criteria. Overall, results show that a positive and resilient approach to deal with the adverse outcomes of the pandemic is a concern for stakeholders and the future of the organizations in the tourism and hospitality sector, as is tourists’ wellbeing. However, less research has been done on wellbeing and a clear lack of research regarding residents’ wellbeing and resilience is evident. A deeper study of wellbeing and resilience in tourism is needed, and actual practices and interventions to ensure that all tourism actors have the resources to overcome the pandemic and restart the industry’s daily lives feeling well and safe.