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- Positive residential care integration scale: Portuguese adaptation and validationPublication . Simão, Ana; Martins, Cátia; Ratinho, Elias; Kothari, Brianne H.; Nunes, CristinaYoung people in residential care settings hold distinct preferences regarding their relationships with key adults, including caseworkers and caregivers. However, their perspectives are not consistently assessed or effectively integrated into case planning. Evaluating this integration is essential for fostering positive adjustment and placement stability. Given that residential care represents the predominant child welfare intervention in Portugal, this study adapts and validates an existing instrument for use with youth in residential care institutions, providing evidence of its validity and reliability. Self-report questionnaires—the Positive Residential Care Integration (PRCI) scale (an adapted Positive Home Integration scale) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire—were administered to 511 youth (279 girls and 232 boys), aged 12 to 24 years, across 46 Portuguese residential care institutions. The study examined the face validity, discriminant validity, and reliability of the PRCI scale. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated good model fit, supporting a unidimensional six-item structure. Correlation analyses demonstrated associations with psychological adjustment and sociodemographic variables. The PRCI scale showed satisfactory psychometric properties, confirming its reliability for assessing youth integration in residential care. Cross-gender measurement invariance was also confirmed. These findings underscore the instrument’s relevance and validity for evaluating integration within residential settings and provide valuable guidance for caregivers, professionals, and caseworkers in child welfare services.
- Psychological profile of adolescents living in residential care: implications for evidence-based interventionsPublication . Simão, Ana; Martins, Cátia; Nunes, CristinaPsychological adjustment in adolescents living in residential care settings is a multidetermined process. This study explores the psychological adjustment of adolescents living in residential care, aiming to identify distinct psychosocial profiles. The sample comprised 433 adolescents (196 boys and 237 girls), aged 12 to 18 years, from 46 Portuguese institutions. Participants self-reported on key variables, including social support, coping strategies, emotion regulation, Dark Triad traits, attachment, and institutional integration. Hierarchical cluster analysis revealed three theoretically coherent profiles, differentiated by number of close friends, duration of institutionalization, substance use, and psychiatric medication. These profiles reflect varying levels of psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social adjustment and align with international literature. This study offers a novel contribution by identifying specific adjustment patterns among adolescents in care, providing valuable insights to inform more tailored intervention and prevention strategies aimed at fostering healthier development and well-being in this vulnerable group.
- Psychological adjustment and dark triad traits in adolescents living in residential care: a comparative study between boys and girlsPublication . Simão, Ana; Nunes, CristinaYoung people in residential care settings tend to present a heightened risk of emotional and behavioral problems. This study intended to explore connections between Dark Triad personality traits and psychological adjustment and to investigate potential sex and age differences in psychological adjustment and the expression of Dark Triad traits. Primary data were collected from a sample of 511 youth (279 girls and 232 boys) aged between 12 and 24 years, living in 46 Portuguese residential care institutions. Self-report questionnaires (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, Short Dark Triad) were used to collect the primary data. Statistical methods were used such as analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of variance, and hierarchical regression analysis. Results showed that boys scored higher in all Dark Triad traits and in behavioral problems. Younger participants scored higher in Machiavellianism and Psychopathy, in emotional and behavioral problems, and in hyperactivity/inattention difficulties. These results could help institutional professionals and social policies assess and delineate individual programs.
- Psychosocial safety climate as an enabler of teacher health and occupational well-beingPublication . Viseu, João; Borralho, Liberata; Afsharian, Ali; Domingues, TiagoThe aim of this quantitative research was to understand the mechanisms that intervene in the relationship between Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) and work outcomes through the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model in a sample of Portuguese school teachers. 1481 participants, mostly female (78.9%), completed a research protocol consisting of six self-report questionnaires and one sociodemographic and professional questionnaire. The results indicated that PSC correlates positively with teacher health, work engagement and positive psychological capital (PsyCap); teacher health mediates the relationship between PSC and both work engagement and PsyCap, promoting both; PsyCap is linked to higher job satisfaction and lower stress; and work engagement and PsyCap partially mediate the relationship between PSC and job satisfaction, promoting the latter, and stress, reducing its levels. It would be important that these results would have a driving effect on interventions with teachers to prevent and improve their health and well-being.
- Decent work and burnout: the moderating role of career callingPublication . Faria, Liliana; Porto, SofiaBurnout is a critical issue in occupational mental health, and decent work is recognised as a key factor in promoting employee well-being. Drawing on the Psychology of Working Theory and Conservation of Resources Theory, this study examined whether Career Calling, as a personal resource, moderates the relationship between Decent Work and Burnout among Portuguese workers. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 173 participants, and data were analyzed using the PROCESS macro. Results indicated a significant negative relationship between Decent Work and Burnout, with Career Calling moderating this association: its protective effect was stronger when decent work conditions were adequate. These findings highlight the importance of prioritising decent work as the primary strategy to prevent burnout, while supporting the development of Career Calling as a complementary resource to enhance resilience, engagement, and meaning in work.
- Emotional salary: what impact does it have when evaluating job offers? contribution from the stereotype content modelPublication . Gomes, Alexandra; Vieira dos Santos, Joana; Silva, Brianne; Gonçalves, IankaThis study investigated the impact of emotional salary cues in job advertisements on perceptions of organizational warmth and competence, as well as intentions to respond to the advertisement. Two groups of participants (n =132) were randomly assigned to evaluate either a traditional job advertisement or one with emotional salary components. Participants rated the advertisements on warmth and competence dimensions and indicated their intention to respond. A univariate analysis of variance was conducted to examine the interaction between warmth and competence across conditions. A significant interaction between warmth and competence in influencing the intention to respond to job advertisements was found (F(2, 128) = 10.434, p < .001, ηp 2 = .143). Advertisements featuring emotional salary components were associated with a narrower range of responses between competence and warmth measures. The inclusion of emotional salary elements led to a slight increase in the intention to respond to the advertisement, though the effect was modest. The findings support the applicability of the Stereotype Content Model to organizational contexts in job advertisements. Emotional salary cues may contribute to a more balanced perception of organizations, addressing both warmth and competence dimensions simultaneously. While these cues can positively influence job seekers' perceptions, they may not be sufficient alone to dramatically alter application behaviors. Future research should explore specific emotional salary components and their long-term effects on job satisfaction and retention.
- Adapting to electoral changes: insights from a systematic review on electoral abstention dynamicsPublication . Almeida, Nuno; Giger, Jean-ChristopheElectoral abstention has emerged as a critical challenge to democratic legitimacy, with rising rates observed globally. For example, in Portugal, the turnout declined from 91.5% in 1975 to 51.4% in 2022. This systematic review synthesizes multidisciplinary literature to identify key determinants of voter nonparticipation and their interactions, aiming to inform adaptive strategies to enhance civic engagement amid social, organizational, and technological changes. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched five databases (Academic Search Complete, MEDLINE, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) from 2000 to August 2025 using terms such as “electoral abstention” and “non-voting.” Inclusion criteria prioritized quantitative empirical studies in peer-reviewed journals in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French, yielding 23 high-quality studies (assessed via MMAT, with scores ≥ 60%) from 13 countries, predominantly the USA and France. Results reveal abstention as a multidimensional phenomenon driven by three interconnected categories: individual factors (e.g., health issues like smoking and mental health trajectories, institutional distrust); institutional factors (e.g., electoral reforms such as biometric registration reducing abstention by up to 50% in local contexts, but with mixed outcomes in voluntary voting systems); and contextual factors (e.g., economic inequalities and urbanization correlating with lower turnout, exacerbated by events like COVID-19). This review underscores the need for integrated public policies addressing these factors to boost participation, particularly among youth and marginalized groups. By framing abstention as an adaptive response to contemporary challenges, this work contributes to the political psychology and democratic reform literature, advocating interdisciplinary approaches to resilient electoral systems.
- EEG-based neurofeedback in athletes and non-athletes: a scoping review of outcomes and methodologiesPublication . Guerreiro Zacarias, Rui Manuel; Bulathwatta, Darshika Thejani; Bidzan-Bluma, Ilona; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Correia, JoaoBackground: Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive technique that records millisecond-scale cortical electrical activity using scalp electrodes. In EEG-based neurofeedback (NFB), these signals are processed to provide real-time feedback that supports self-regulation of targeted brain rhythms; evidence suggests improvements in cognitive and neurophysiological performance in athletes and non-athletes. However, methodological inconsistencies—such as limited blinding, poor sham control, and outdated approaches to EEG spectral analysis—restrict reproducibility and hinder cumulative progress in the field. Methods: This scoping review aimed to identify and analyze the methodological characteristics, outcome measures, and reproducibility gaps in EEG-based NFB studies involving athletes and non-athletes. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we systematically searched academic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library), as well as gray literature sources (ProQuest Dissertations, LILACS, Tripdatabase, and Google Scholar). Of 48 included studies, 44 were published in international peer-reviewed journals and 4 in regional journals. Data were extracted on study design, participant population, NFB protocols, targeted EEG rhythms, cognitive and neurophysiological outcomes, and methodological rigor. Results: The review revealed substantial heterogeneity in targeted rhythms, protocols, and reporting standards. None of the studies employed modern spectral parameterization methods (e.g., FOOOF), while only 29% used active sham protocols and 6% employed inert sham conditions. Reporting blinding procedures and follow-up assessments was limited or absent in most studies. Discussion: This review highlights critical methodological shortcomings that may bias interpretations of NFB effects in sport and cognitive domains. To strengthen future research, studies should rigorously implement sham and blinding procedures, ensure transparent reporting of EEG metrics, and adopt open-science practices, including modern approaches to spectral parameterization.
- The role of parental perfectionism and child temperament in the intergenerational transmission of perfectionism: a pilot studyPublication . Oliveira, Diana; Martins Rodrigues, Maria Carolina; Faísca, Luís; Brás, Marta; Nunes, Cristina; Carmo, CláudiaBackground/Objectives: Perfectionism is a personality trait characterised by the setting of extremely high and unrealistic personal standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations. The literature indicates that perfectionism may develop as a learned behaviour, shaped by parent–child interactions, highlighting the influence of parental, individual and environmental factors. This quantitative study examines how parental perfectionism/practices and child temperament contribute to early perfectionism. Methods: The sample comprised 32 first-grade children (9 girls) from Faro district, aged between five and seven, and their parental figures. Parental perfectionism was assessed using self-report questionnaires, while children’s characteristics were evaluated through a combination of parent-report measures, direct observation, and interview-based methods. Results: Children self-rated higher perfectionism than parents attributed, with modest cross-informant agreement for socially prescribed and negligible agreement for Self-Oriented Perfectionism. Direct parent–child associations were small and method-dependent. Coercive/intrusive parenting corresponded to higher child Socially Prescribed Perfectionism, with convergence between observed intrusiveness and self-reported coercive practices. Temperament showed modest, patterned covariation with parenting and child perfectionism. Notably, Effortful Control attenuated the association between parental and child Socially Prescribed Perfectionism, whereas Surgency/Extraversion and Negative Affect did not; no temperament dimension moderated Self-Oriented Perfectionism. Conclusions: Findings indicate a complex interplay between dispositional and environmental factors in early childhood and underscore the value of multi-informant, multi-method assessment. As a pilot study, these findings provide initial insights into the intergenerational transmission of perfectionism in small children and serve as a basis for generating hypotheses and guiding future research, emphasising longitudinal designs and diverse samples to strengthen validity and clarify intergenerational processes.
- Job crafting in hospitality: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Pinheirinho Coelho, Pedro; Viseu, João; Neves de Jesus, SaúlPurpose This study aims to synthesise the empirical evidence on job crafting in hospitality, focusing on its antecedents, mediators, moderators and outcomes. Design/methodology/approach Through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, 27 empirical studies were examined, which were published in peer-reviewed journals between 2001 and 2024, in English and addressing job crafting among hospitality workers. Searches were conducted in Scopus and Web of Science, using thematic analysis to identify key themes and sub-analyses by employee roles. Findings Job crafting was positively related to job satisfaction and performance. It mediated the association between leadership styles, job characteristics, employee and customer behaviours and job satisfaction and performance. Sub-analyses revealed that frontline employees benefit from task and cognitive crafting, while managers excel in relational crafting. Emotional exhaustion persists in low-support contexts. Research limitations/implications The geographical concentration and predominance of cross-sectional designs limit the generalisability of findings. Future research should use mixed-methods approaches and robust designs, focusing on under-represented regions. A proposed research agenda addresses emerging dynamics, e.g. artificial intelligence integration and workforce precarity. Practical implications Hotel establishments should create interventions that allow leaders to develop workers' job crafting skills, which would foster job satisfaction and performance. Originality/value This review presents the nomological network of job crafting in hospitality, presenting its antecedents, mediators, moderators and outcomes. These constructs were aggregated into different categories depending on their nature. Also, it proposes a research agenda contextualised to hospitality's dynamic environment.