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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 influence of planning and response inhibition on cognitive functioning of Non-Psychotic unipolar depressed suicide attemptersPublication . Moniz, Marco; Jesus, Saul Neves de; Pacheco, Andreia; Gonçalves, Eduardo; Viseu, J.; Brás, Marta; Silva, Dina; Batista, SilviaDepression is one of the main risk factors for suicide. However, little is known about the intricate relationships among depressive symptomatology in unipolar depression, suicide risk, and the characteristics of executive dysfunction in depressed patients. We compared 20 non-psychotic unipolar depressed suicide attempters to 20 matching depressed non-attempters and to 20 healthy controls to further investigate the possible differences in neuropsychological performance. Depressed subjects were controlled for current suicidal ideation, and their neuropsychological profile was assessed using a range of measures of executive functioning, attention, verbal memory, processing speed, and psychomotor speed. Depressed groups were outperformed by healthy controls. Depressed attempters presented more cognitive impairment than depressed non-attempters on a simple Go/No-go response inhibition task and performed better than non-attempters on the Tower of London planning task. Depressed attempters were clearly distinguished by a deficit in response inhibition (Go/No-go commission errors). The normative planning performance (Tower of London extra moves) of the suicide attempters was unexpected, and this unanticipated finding calls for further research. Normative planning may indicate an increased risk of suicidal behavior.
- 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.
- Desenho do trabalho, atitudes positivas e suas implicações em unidades de hotelariaPublication . Almeida, H.; Faísca, Luís; Jesus, SaúlA presente investigação propõe um modelo analítico que tenta conciliar as PRH (práticas de recursos humanos) com a lógica do negócio e que se baseia em três modelos teóricos: “Características do Trabalho” (Hackman & Oldham, 1987), “Três Componentes do Envolvimento Organizacional” (Allen & Meyer, 1990) e “Intenção de Turnover” (Hom & Griffeth, 2001). O modelo proposto avalia o efeito exercido por determinados antecedentes de atitudes positivas no trabalho (potencial motivador do trabalho, percepção de alternativas de empregabilidade e de sacrifícios elevados) em variáveis de resultado (intenção de turnover e recomendação da empresa), analisando-se o papel mediador das atitudes (implicação afectiva, satisfação geral e satisfação orientada para o cliente) sobre essa relação. Para o efeito, inquiriu-se uma amostra heterogénea de 303 trabalhadores pertencentes a diversos grupos profissionais de hotelaria, recorrendo aos instrumentos “Satisfação Orientada para o Cliente Interno” (especialmente desenvolvido para o efeito), “Affective, Normative and Continuance Commitment” (versão portuguesa de Almeida, Faisca & Jesus, 2007) e Job Diagnostic Survey (versão portuguesa de Almeida, Faísca e Jesus, 2009). Adoptou-se uma metodologia de análise de dados diversificada (regressões múltiplas e equações estruturais), tendo os resultados evidenciado um efeito positivo e significativo dos antecedentes nas variáveis de resultado analisadas: as variáveis antecedentes explicam 46% variação da intenção de sair da empresa e 33% da recomendação da empresa. Alguns antecedentes estudados exerceram efeito directo sobre as variáveis resposta, outros exerceram indirecto através das atitudes de satisfação no trabalho e implicação afectiva. Estes resultados são discutidos à luz do desenvolvimento de modelos de intervenção que envolva atitudes e intenções de comportamento com implicações relevantes para as organizações de hotelaria.