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- Stress approach by media artPublication . Figueiredo, Mauro; Jesus, Saúl; Duarte, Duarte; Cabral, FernandoWith a background in conceptual art and media art, and the relations between science and art, we tried to approach the concept of stress through art. Stress is a recent problem of people in several countries, and could be caused by external factors, such as social pressure, or be derived from internal factors, such as the requirement that the subject puts himself. Stress had a negative impact at several organs of the human body, but heart is the main one. Taking into account all of these aspects, and from photos of two drawings of the heart ...setup program EDIUS, that integrate all the images and sounds planned to perform the stress.
- Effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention on emotional regulation and levels of mindfulness in senior studentsPublication . Chiodelli, Roberto; Mello, Luana T. N.; Jesus, Saúl; Andretta, IlanaMindfulness-based interventions have been applied in diverse populations and achieved mental health benefits. This study examined the effects of a brief mindfulness program for emotional regulation and levels of mindfulness on senior students in Brazil. The intervention consisted of six weekly meetings attended by 30 participants. It is a pre-experimental research, with pre- and post-test comparative and correlation measurements. The preliminary results, which relied on parametrical and non-parametrical tests, revealed a reduction in total emotional regulation difficulties (p = 0.0001; r = − 0.55). Also, there was an increase in the levels of mindfulness in the subtests for both dimensions under evaluation: “Awareness” (p = 0.0001; d = 0.77) and “Acceptance” (p = 0.048; d = 0.37). By associating the amount of meditative practices performed by students with the variables, a significant positive correlation was found with the mindfulness dimension “Awareness” (rP = 0.422; p = 0.020), and there was a significant negative correlation with Difficulties in emotion regulation (rS = − 0.478; p = 0.008) and with its respective subscales “Non-acceptance” (rS = − 0.654; p = 0.0001) and “Clarity” (rS = − 0.463; p = 0.010). In conclusion, the application of a brief mindfulness-based intervention is promising in Brazilian university contexts; moreover, it can bring benefits to students, e.g., an increase in emotion regulation as well as in levels of mindfulness. We suggest that further research should use an experimental design and follow-up.
- Versão portuguesa do Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)Publication . Almeida, H.; Faísca, Luís; Jesus, SaúlO objectivo deste trabalho é analisar a estrutura factorial da escala “Job Diagnostic Survey” (Hackman e Oldham, 1980), construída para avaliar as cinco dimensões características do trabalho: variedade de aptidões, identidade do trabalho, significado do trabalho, autonomia e feedback. Utilizou-se uma amostra heterogénea de 552 trabalhadores pertencentes a diversos grupos profissionais. Avaliaram-se nove modelos alternativos sobre a estrutura do instrumento, recorrendo à análise factorial confirmatória. Os resultados mostram que o modelo de Hackman e Oldham mais um factor de método relacionado com os itens negativos é o modelo que apresenta um melhor ajuste. Esta solução identifica uma estrutura de seis factores (os cinco factores do Modelo das Características do Trabalho e um sexto factor de método constituído pelos itens negativos). Os itens associados a estas dimensões definem sub-escalas com níveis de fiabilidade razoáveis, o que permite considerá-las operacionalizações psicometricamente aptas para avaliar as cinco dimensões características do trabalho definidas por Hackman e Oldham.
- Sense of place, risk perceptions and preparedness of a coastal population at risk (Faro Beach, Portugal): a qualitative content analysisPublication . Domingues, Rita B.; Costas, Susana; Jesus, Saúl; Ferreira, ÓscarFaro Beach, a heavily urbanized settlement in Ria Formosa, southern Portugal, is highly vulnerable to coastal hazards, namely beach erosion and overwashes caused by storms, that have resulted in house and road damage on several occasions. Despite the risks, local residents accept to live there. Four semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand residents’ beliefs, risk perceptions and preparedness regarding coastal risks. We used a qualitative content analysis to derive manifest contents from the interviews. Three main themes were identified in the interviews: how residents feel about Faro Beach; how they perceive coastal hazards and risks; and how they deal with those risks. Positive feelings regarding Faro Beach were identified in all residents, reflecting a strong sense of place that includes high levels of place attachment, rooting, sense of community and place identity. Residents’ personal experiences with hazards probably undersized their perceptions regarding the risks that they are exposed to. Their willingness to participate in disaster risk reduction measures seemed associated with behavioral barriers driven by mistrust in authorities and externalization of responsibility. Residents also revealed low levels of preparedness towards coastal hazards, probably due to their low risk perceptions and their perception of threats as distant in time.
- A valid modelo applicable to the practice of human resources in the companiesPublication . Almeida, H.; Faísca, Luís; Jesus, SaúlThe aim of this assignement is to explore the relations of influence of the potencial motivator of the function and other determinants on the attitudes – of global satisfaction and satisfaction oriented towards the client and the emotional/affective Implication – and on the intentions of behaviour – of leaving the company /(in a negative way) and word-of-mouth – in such a way that it privileges concomitantly the company and the internal clients and, consequently, the external clients.
- The volunteer functions inventory (VFI): Adaptation and psychometric properties among a portuguese sample of volunteersPublication . Martins, Cátia; da Silva, José Tomás; Jesus, Saúl; Ribeiro, Conceição; Estêvão, M. Dulce; Baptista, Ricardo; Carmo, Cláudia; Brás, Marta; Santos, Rita; Nunes, C.: The Volunteer Functions Inventory (VFI) is an instrument widely used to assess volunteers’ motivation based on the Functionalist Model of Omoto and Snyder. It assesses six factors that reflect several motivational functions. The VFI has been translated into various languages and validated in different cultural contexts, but some studies have reported different factor structures (e.g., five or four factors). In the Portuguese context, previous studies have also shown inconsistent results. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate the VFI for Portuguese volunteers, testing several alternative models (nine models) using confirmatory factor analysis. The sample comprised 468 volunteers (76.3% women), aged from 13 to 81 years (M = 36.66, SD = 14.93). The results support the original interrelated six-factor model as the best-fitting one. The VFI showed good internal consistency and convergent validity. Significant correlations were found between the VFI factors, organizational commitment, and volunteers’ satisfaction. Overall, the six-factor VFI is a valid and reliable tool for measuring the motivational functions of Portuguese volunteers, with implications for practice and research in the volunteering field.
- Meaningful experiences in tourism: A systematic review of psychological constructsPublication . Câmara, Ester; Pocinho, Margarida; AGAPITO, DORA; Jesus, SaúlThis study explored the components of meaningful tourist experiences together with their antecedents and outcomes according to a framework of positive psychology and tourism. The theoretical rationale of this systematic literature review was chosen to clarify the synergies between these constructs, wellbeing and mindfulness to understand how tourists derive meaning from their experiences. The scientific platforms Scopus and Web of Science were selected to conduct the search for journal articles. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample was comprised of 70 articles. The results evidence the holistic character of meaningful experiences in tourism in terms of personal, emotional, wellbeing, relational and behavioural dimensions that enable a better conceptualisation of the construct. These experiences were significantly assessed on life satisfaction, meaning and purpose, emotions, authenticity and mindfulness. This review highlights the potential of positive psychology to maximise tourists' wellbeing through their experiences. It represents an opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry as well as other entities to enhance tourists' experiences, such as researchers, psychologists, resident communities and universities. Therefore, this study contributes to future research to better assess meaningful tourist experiences and to tourism companies so they can manage enhanced experiences considering the multidimensional nature of the construct from a positive psychology perspective.
- The inventory of callous–unemotional traits: psychometric properties among referred and non-referred portuguese female juvenilesPublication . Pechorro, Pedro; Ray, James V.; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; Jesus, SaúlThe presence of callous-unemotional (CU) traits delineates a subgroup of male youth with severe conduct disorder and antisocial behavior, but little research has been done among female youth. Drawing on 377 female adolescents (103 selected from forensic settings and 274 selected from school settings) from Portugal, the current study is the first to simultaneously examine the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Callous Unemotional Traits (ICU) in incarcerated female youth and community youth. The results support the use of the ICU in terms of its factor structure, and internal consistency despite the fact an item had to be removed from the Callousness dimension. Statistically significant positive associations were found with measures of psychopathic traits and aggression, as well as non-significant associations with empathy and social anxiety. Significant associations were also found with several indicators of delinquent careers including age of criminal onset, age of first contact with the law, Conduct Disorder symptoms and diagnosis, crime seriousness, previous violent offending, number of criminal charges, alcohol use, and drug use. Findings are discussed in terms of the use of the ICU among female juvenile offenders and community youths.
- O potencial motivador da função libertador de atitudes e intenções de comportamento criativos e inovadoresPublication . Almeida, H.; Faísca, Luís; Jesus, SaúlO objectivo deste trabalho é explorar as relações de influência que o potencial motivador da função e outros determinantes exercem nas atitudes ─ de Satisfação Global Orientada para o Cliente e Implicação Afectiva ─ e, nas intenções de comportamento ─ de Intenção de Sair da empresa (de forma negativa) e Passa-Palavra ─ de forma a privilegiar concomitantemente a empresa e os clientes internos e, consequentemente, os clientes externos.
- Gestão operacional do serviço a clientesPublication . Almeida, H.; Faísca, Luís; Jesus, SaúlAs empresas do sector Turístico e Hoteleiro Português – que, segundo a Organização Mundial do Turismo, ocupava em 2006 a décima nona posição no ranking mundial de destinos turísticos – exigem aos seus colaboradores um grau elevado de interacção com os clientes e, por isso, lamentam a falta de um modelo válido de gestão que lhes permita beneficiar de uma evidence-based practice. É nossa finalidade avaliar empiricamente um modelo que permita ao gestor de recursos humanos explorar as relações de influência que o potencial motivador do trabalho e outros determinantes exercem nas atitudes - de satisfação global orientada para o cliente e implicação afectiva - e nas intenções de comportamento - intenção de sair da empresa e recomendação da empresa -, de forma a privilegiar concomitantemente a empresa e os clientes internos e, consequentemente, os clientes externos. Utilizou-se uma amostra heterogénea de 303 trabalhadores pertencentes a diversos grupos profissionais de hotelaria e recorreu-se à análise de modelos de equações estruturais para avaliar de que forma se relacionam antecedentes atitudes e resultados individuais positivos desejáveis no trabalho. Na generalidade, pensamos ter esboçado um modelo que permite aos gestores repensar o sistema organizacional a partir do aprofundamento das relações entre as variáveis consideradas, com vista a conciliar as práticas de recursos humanos às estratégias de negócio.