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- 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.
- The Volunteer Motivation Scale (VMS): Adaptation and psychometric properties among a Portuguese Sample of VolunteersPublication . Martins, Cátia; Jesus, Saúl; da Silva, José Tomás; Ribeiro, Conceição; Estêvão, M. Dulce; Mocho, Helena; Ratinho, Elias; Nunes, C.Using self-determination theory, this study examined the autonomous motivation and regulatory styles of volunteers. The Volunteer Motivation Scale (VMS) is one of the main instruments available to assess these constructs, but it requires validation and adaptation for different contexts. Therefore, the goal of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the 12-item VMS in a sample of Portuguese volunteers. The sample consisted of 207 volunteers, mostly women (74.4%), aged from 14 to 81 years, from various areas of volunteering. The measures included self-regulation, basic psychological needs, causality orientation, and autonomy support. Confirmatory factor analysis using the lavaan package in R was performed to test a four-factor model and a two-factor model. The results indicated that the four-factor model had a better fit to the data. The VMS showed good internal consistency, discriminant validity, and convergent validity. The VMS can be viewed as a valuable tool for professionals and a promising avenue for future research on the motivations of volunteers.
- The Volunteer Satisfaction Survey (VSS): adaptation and psychometric properties among Portuguese VolunteersPublication . Martins, Cátia; De jesus, Saúl; da Silva, José Tomás; Ribeiro, Conceição; Nunes, C.; Ferreira Cunha, Francisca; Marcelo, Beatriz(1) Background: Volunteering satisfaction is one significant construct that nourishes the sustaining of volunteer work, and it is present in reference models such as the three-stage volunteer process model (VPM). The volunteer satisfaction survey (VSS), created by Vecina, Chacón and Sueiro, evaluates three different domains of volunteer satisfaction: specific motivations, organization management and volunteering tasks. The aim of this study was to adapt the instrument and explore the psychometric properties of the 17 items of the VSS in a sample of Portuguese volunteers. (2) Methods: The sample was composed of 335 Portuguese volunteers (aged between 14 and 81 years), mainly women (76.4%). Measures included volunteer satisfaction, work engagement and organizational commitment. (3) Results: The original three-factor model was tested with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the model fitted the data. Satisfactory levels of internal consistency, discriminant and convergent validity were found. (4) Conclusions: The VSS reveals good psychometric properties and can be considered a useful tool for professionals and future research for volunteers’ satisfaction assessment.
- Who benefits most from the family education and support program in cape verde? a cluster analysisPublication . Gageiro Correia, Adriana Sofia; Martins, Cátia; dos Santos, Rita Alexandra Mendes; Hidalgo, Victoria; Neves de Jesus, Saúl; Nunes, CristinaChild parenting programs can enhance parental skills, prevent future issues in child development, and improve children's quality of life. The present research aimed to study the changes promoted by the Family Education and Support Program (FAF) implemented in Cape Verde, regarding parental educational practices, perceived parental efficacy, and attitudes and beliefs of Cape Verdean parents. Methods: To this end, 37 participants were evaluated through a pretest-postest design. The evaluated dimensions were perceived parental competence, parenting practices, Parental attitudes and beliefs, mental health and perceived child quality of life. Results: A cluster analysis was conducted, distinguishing two groups. Both groups benefited from the program. Cluster 1 reported more significant gains in dimensions of parental efficacy and satisfaction, inadequate expectations, affection and support, and reactivity, while cluster 2 showed a greater difference in regulation and reactivity. Conclusions: Overall, the FAF intervention contributed to an increase in positive parenting practices. By analyzing potential underlying profiles in the change process, this study suggests that there are participants who benefit more than others from the intervention, and this information may be relevant for professionals and researchers in the field.
- Impacto do programa de formação e apoio familiar nas competências parentais e na qualidade de vida infantil percebida em Cabo-VerdePublication . Gageiro Correia, Adriana Sofia; Nunes, Cristina; Martins Marotta, Gabriela; Lopes, Mariana; Martins, Cátia; Hidalgo, Victoria; Neves de Jesus, SaúlO programa de Formação e Apoio Familiar (FAF) é uma intervenção desenhada com a finalidade de promover a parentalidade positiva e prevenir o maltrato infantil. Este estudo pretende descrever alguns dados preliminares da sua implementação com famílias em risco psicossocial da Ilha da Boavista, Cabo Verde, e analisar se existe ou não uma melhoria nos domínios das competências parentais e da qualidade de vida infantil. O FAF foi dinamizado em 12 sessões grupais, com uma metodologia experiencial e participativa, numa periocidade semanal, durante quatro meses. Participaram 66 pais, maioritariamente mães (85%), com idades entre os 26 e os 56 anos (M = 35.53; DP = 7.27), distribuídos em dois grupos (de intervenção e de controlo). A avaliação foi realizada no pré e pós-teste. O grupo de intervenção melhorou significativamente as suas pontuações após a intervenção na perceção da eficácia, da satisfação parental e na qualidade de vida das crianças, com um tamanho de efeito moderado. O grupo de controlo não apresentou diferenças significativas entre momentos. O FAF é um programa de intervenção para o desenvolvimento da parentalidade positiva, que promove os sentimentos de eficácia parental e a satisfação parental, o que consequentemente se traduz também em melhores resultados para o desenvolvimento e bem-estar infantil nas famílias em risco psicossocial.