Eating habits and circadian rhythms are influenced by behaviours that impact adolescent health.Food addiction (FA) is linked to weak emotional regulation and impulsivity.However, evidence on its impact on sleep remains limited.Thus, this study aims to explore whether FA predicts insomnia in adolescents and whether self-control (both functional and dysfunctional) mediates this relationship.The sample consisted of 1566 young individuals attending schools in Madeira, aged between 12 and 19 years (M =14.79,SD = 1.89), who completed an online questionnaire including sociodemographic data, the Portuguese version of the Yale Food Addiction Scale (P-YFAS), Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), and Brief Self-Control Scale (EBAC).A parallel mediation model was conducted, with gender and age as covariates.There is a significant positive direct effect of FA on insomnia (β =.068, p = <.001) and a positive indirect effect of FA on insomnia, mediated by the Dysfunctional Self-Control dimension (β = .224).The results highlight the relevance of developing interventions focused on youth impulsivity, providing strategies aimed at promoting impulse control, sleep hygiene (also addressing compulsive eating behaviour), and making pro-health decisions.
The accentuated population aging is a contemporary phenomenon with a particular incidence in Western and European countries.It is estimated that by 2050 the population aged over 65 will double and that with this increase will come important social, relational, and personal challenges for the elderly.Research in health care and safety for the elderly has grown significantly in recent decades, including studies in violence against the elderly, however violence due to negligence has been undervalued.Despite being one of the types of violence that most impacts the elderly, it is also one of the most difficult to detect and study.The purpose of the present study was to develop a narrative review of the literature that addressed violence due to negligence in the elderly and the risk factors associated with it.The search for studies was carried out in the EBSCO Host, PubMed, Scopus and Scielo databases, including 29 final articles.There were five major risk factors for violence due to negligence: Sociodemographic characteristics, degree of dependence, low social support, low sense of community and social stereotypes/ageism.Specific phenomena were also identified that can increase vulnerability to violence by neglect, such as retirement or significant physical and cognitive
Resumo: A pandemia da Covid-19 pode ser considerada um dos maiores problemas de saúde pública internacional dos últimos decénios, sendo evidentes os problemas de saúde mental ligados à imposição do confinamento durante a mesma.Realizamos uma revisão sistemática de literatura com o objetivo de analisar os efeitos da restrição da liberdade e do isolamento social na qualidade de vida das pessoas em Portugal durante o período de pandemia.Recorremos à Biblioteca do Conhecimento Online (B-On), procurando artigos publicados entre setembro de 2019 e março de 2022, e utilizando os termos: "Mental Health AND Confinement OR Quarantine OR Lockdown", com seleção do campo "[TI Título]" e "Portugal OR Portuguese".Os artigos incluídos no estudo identificaram efeitos negativos do confinamento no bem-estar mental e no estado emocional, associados a comportamentos de estilo de vida pouco saudáveis, inatividade física e social, má qualidade de sono, comportamentos alimentares pouco saudáveis, desemprego ou inatividade laboral e maior utilização da tecnologia durante o período de confinamento.As medidas de restrição culminaram no agravamento da sintomatologia depressiva, de ansiedade e na diminuição da qualidade de vida, associada a sentimentos de solidão e isolamento social.
A recente pandemia Covid-19 teve um forte impacto nas relações entre os idosos, nomeadamente ao nível da intimidade sexual e consequente saúde mental dos idosos.A questão de investigação foi a seguinte; Como a pandemia da COVID-19 influenciou a intimidade sexual e a saúde mental dos idosos?, e os objetivos do estudo os seguintes: (1) Analisar o efeito da pandemia na intimidade sexual dos idosos e (2) Investigar a influência da intimidade sexual na saúde mental dos idosos durante a pandemia.Método: O estudo qualitativo, com amostragem por conveniência em sistema de bola de neve, envolveu 456 participantes entre os 65 e os 87 anos.Para o primeiro objetivo, emergiram cinco temas: (1) Menor satisfação sexual (68%); (2) Menor desejo sexual (67%); (3) Relações afetivas mais sólidas (34%); (4) Medo de contrair doenças físicas (29%); e (5) Menor atratividade (23%).Para o segundo tema foram referidos três temas: (1) Menor ansiedade e stress (78%); (2) Maior atenção aos estados emocionais negativos (55%); e (3) Menor tensão emocional (41%).A pandemia contribuiu negativamente para a intimidade sexual dos idosos, sendo que a intimidade sexual teve um efeito positivo sentido pelos idosos na sua saúde mental.
The diagnosis of dementia in one of the spouses in the dyad has implications for the way elderly people express themselves sexually.Previous studies focus on sexual activity, neglecting the broad spectrum of sexuality.This study aims to identify the concept of sexual expression and understand how the elderly dyad expresses their sexuality, after the diagnosis of dementia.The nonprobabilistic, convenience and snowball sample consists of ten elderly people, spouses of a partner with dementia living in the community.Qualitative data were collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, subsequently subjected to content analysis.For the concept of sexual expression, 8 categories were identified: Affection; Sexual relations; Loving expression; Communication; Support and care; Well-being; Companionship and Attitudes.Regarding forms of sexual expression, 6 categories were obtained: Manifestations of affection and care; Decreased sexual interest; Sexual desire; Existence of sexual relations; Emergence of other interests and Impact of menopause on sexual expression.This study offers a diverse representation of sexual expression, emphasizes the importance of affection and care for older adults to remain sexually active, and contributes to the development of programs and interventions to promote sexual health and wellbeing.
Resumo: O idadismo pode a influenciar participação cívica dos idosos com efeito na saúde mental.Este estudo teve como questão de investigação: Como o idadismo e a participação cívica intervêm na saúde mental dos idosos?e apresentou três objetivos: Investigar o efeito do idadismo nas atividades cívicas dos idosos; Analisar a influência do idadismo na saúde mental; e Explorar o impacto da participação cívica na saúde mental dos idosos.Este estudo qualitativo transnacional, com amostragem por conveniência em sistema de bola de neve, incluiu 391 idosos.As entrevistas foram analisadas usando a análise de conteúdo.Para o primeiro objetivo, os resultados indicaram quatro temas: Recusa social (86%); Aptidão reduzida (84%); Expectativas de insucesso (83%); e, Incapacidade de contribuir (77%).Relativamente ao segundo objetivo, os resultados indicaram seis categorias: Desilusão (89%); Zanga (81%); Incompetência (77%); Irrelevância (71%); Ansiedade (68%); e Tensão emocional (63%
mental por um único item e completaram a escala atitudes face ao apoio psicológico profissional (ATSPPH-SF).
Resumo: A conceção de programas de promoção do bem-estar para companheiros de mulheres diagnosticadas com cancro da mama implica a existência de instrumentos de medida específicos, que considerem os domínios efetivamente relevantes para esta população.O objetivo deste estudo exploratório foi construir e validar uma escala para avaliar o impacto do diagnóstico e tratamento do cancro da mama nos companheiros.Uma amostra de conveniência de 84 companheiros de mulheres que tiveram diagnóstico de cancro da mama respondeu ao questionário desenvolvido no presente estudo, questionário sociodemográfico, Escala de qualidade de vida do familiar/cuidador do doente oncológico (CQOLC) e versão portuguesa da Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).Foi desenvolvida a Escala de Avaliação do Impacto do Cancro da Mama nos Companheiros (EAICMC), com 24 itens, organizados em três fatores.A EAICMC revelou boa fiabilidade (α = 0,82).A correlação item-total e item-subescalas comprovou a sua aceitável validade
The Brief Cope is validated for Portuguese adults but not for adolescents.The present study aimed to overcome this gap.A sample of 534 portuguese adolescents was collected and split in half to explore the factor structure of the instrument.To do so an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with Principal Component Analysis was calculated in SPSS and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in Amos.Construct validity was explored with correlational analysis with relevant variables such as mental health, self-compassion and hope.Internal consistency was explored with Alpha Cronbach.Although EFA with direct oblimin rotation, forcing the 14 factors, found KMO = .80,and all communalities were above .65,it failed to retain 14 factors.CFA corroborated the original 14-factor (28 items) factor structure.Acceptable local fit (λ = >.50;R 2 > .25)and acceptable model fit (χ2/df = 1.80;TLI= .87;CFI = .91;RMSEA = .06,p = .113)were reached.The internal consistency levels ranged between α = .50(Use of Instrumental Support) and α = .79(Substance Use).This study found evidence for the validity, reliability and usefulness of Brief Cope for Portuguese adolescents, although further research must examine the psychometric properties of this instrument.
Several measures were undertaken by governments globally to prevent the dissemination of COVID-19.However, little is known about how populations perceived these measures and their implementation.Thus, this study aims to explore how adults residing in Portugal perceived the management of the COVID-19 pandemic by governmental entities.A sample of 88 adults were interviewed (n = 45; 51%; age range: 19 to 92 years).Semi-structured interviews were conducted between Jan-Sep 2022, transcribed, and analyzed according to codebook Thematic Analysis.Three main themes were identified: 1) Indispensable measures in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic;2) The government did the best it could; and 3) The dark side of the COVID-19 pandemic's management in Portugal.Our findings suggest that participants perceived the COVID-19 pandemic's management as successful, stating that the government adopted well-conceived measures, even with limited information and resources.However, adults complained about not understanding the reasoning behind some of the measures, the off-timing of some measures' implementation, and failures in governmental communication.Thus, governments should increase transparency in the decision-making process, as well as improve communication with the population, thus potentially increasing adherence to the necessary measures and feelings of safety and tranquility during a public health crisis.
Women often experience weight gain during the menopausal transition, which can be influenced by personal (e.g., estrogen decrease), environmental (e.g., socio-cultural), and/or behavioural factors (e.g., unhealthy behaviours).This weight gain can lead to obesity and is associated with health problems.Qualitative studies provide valuable insights into the weight gain experience.This study aims to explore the underlying factors contributing to weight gain during the menopausal transition.Semi-structured interviews of 31 Portuguese post-menopausal women who transitioned from normal weight in pre-menopause to overweight/obesity in (current) postmenopause.The interviews were analysed using MAXQDA software through Directed Content Analysis, followed by multiple correspondence analysis, through IBM SPSS Statistics software.A four-factor model emerged: (1) Emotional eating/Cravings, Physical inactivity, and Pandemic effects (σ2=14.21;α=0.70); (2) Health, Lack of self-care, and Stressful life events (σ2=12.29;α= 0.64), (3) Biological/Physiological factors, Binge eating, and Interpersonal influences (σ2=10.82;α=0.59), and (4) Changing habits and routines, and Work Environment (σ2=9.65;α=0.53).The four-factor model aligns with the Triadic Reciprocal Determinism Model, revealing an interaction among behavioural, personal, and environmental factors explaining weight gain during the menopausal transition.Promoting healthy lifestyles within this population is essential.Future interventions for middle-aged women should include cognitive-behavioural strategies.
Eating behaviour can exert a substantial influence on the development of obesity, a condition intricately linked with a spectrum of comorbidities (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders).Obesity is more prevalent among middle-aged women, particularly during menopause, coinciding with an increase in the incidence of disordered eating behaviours.This study aims to identify the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R21) in middle-aged women.A total of 1895 middleaged Portuguese women (M=52.22years, SD=5.10) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire alongside the TFEQ-R21, comprising 21 items distributed across three dimensions (cognitive restraint, uncontrolled eating, and emotional eating).Descriptive analyses, construct and criterion validities, and reliability were performed using the R-Lavaan.The three-factor structure model presented a good fit (Comparative Fit Index=0.97;Tucker-Lewis Index=0.97;Root mean square error of approximation=0.08(p<.001);Standardized root mean square residual=0.07).The TFEQ-R21 attests to its convergent validity (average variance extracted: 0.41
Resumo: O impacto psicológico resultante da pandemia COVID-19 continua a ser investigado.Os profissionais de saúde (PS) enfrentam um risco acrescido de desenvolvimento de psicopatologia (p.ex.ansiedade, depressão, stress pós-traumático, e burnout) devido ao confronto com situações altamente desafiantes e potencialmente traumáticas.O presente estudo tem como objectivo avaliar os efeitos do GrowthCare (GWCA -um programa de intervenção em grupo), na promoção de crescimento pós-traumático (CPT).O GWCA conta com 7 sessões semanais de 60 minutos e visa diminuir o sofrimento psicológico e promover a saúde mental dos PS.O grupo psicoterapêutico (n=9) é misto (i.e., médicos, enfermeiros, assistentes técnicos) e foi avaliado em 2 momentos: inicial (T0) e final (T1), recorrendo aos instrumentos EADS-21, PCL-V, ICPT-21, MBI-HSS e 23-QVS.Os resultados sugerem que há diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre T0 e T1 no CPT (Z = 41; p = 0,028) e nos sintomas de depressão (Z = 2,5; p = 0,047), sendo que
exploração rotineira das práticas de cuidados de saúde não convencionais para alcançar a segurança, eficácia, equidade, inclusão e sustentabilidade na prática da psicologia da
The concept of Quiet Quitting (QQ) has recently gained prominence in social discussions.It is characterized by workers refusing to perform tasks beyond their contractual obligations.In the field of business management, some evidence has emerged linking QQ to two related phenomena: Quiet Firing (QF), where superiors restrict subordinates' career development opportunities, and Quiet Hiring (QH), a method for identifying employees who exceed their stated objectives.This study aim was to develop assessment instruments, drawing upon the limited existing literature, to facilitate the evaluation of QQ, QF, and QH constructs.This cross-sectional study includes a non-probabilistic sample of 118 professionally active Portuguese adults (Mage = 38.9,SD = 11.5, 61.7% women) and was conducted online.An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed for all scales.The QQ scale comprises 13 items, the QH scale comprises 10 items, and EFA revealed a single factor for both, with reliability values within the recommended range (QQ = .53;QH = .50).The QF is composed of 13 items and 3 factors (Insatisfaction/Dropout, Professional Isolation, and Impediment to Professional Development).The proposed models should be tested in future studies to confirm their psychometric properties across different samples.The phenomena under examination may have impact on the wellbeing and work performance of employees.
abordado nos estudos a partir dos aspectos subjetivos dos pais frente a situação prematura do bebê.Este estudo demonstra uma lacuna nas pesquisas brasileiras acerca da temática em vigência, evidenciando a necessidade de pesquisas que contemplem a paternidade no contexto de prematuridade, com isso futuras investigações são recomendadas.
científica que abordam o tema "Apelidação na adolescência".A metodologia envolveu a realização de uma revisão de escopo, que seguiu as diretrizes do PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyse -Extension for Scoping Reviews).
Educational institutions contribute to students' well-being, health and performance.The present study aims to validate an instrument for the assessment of learning environments.The study of the Ecosystems of Healthy Learning Environments (EA2S) instrument involved 521 students, 359 (69.4%) females.Regarding the age of the students, 26.2% were up to 19 years old (n=127), 64.3% between 20 and 30 years old (n=311), 4.1% between 31 and 40 years old (n=20) and 5.4% 41 or older (n=26).The EA2S instrument consists of a total of 62 items organized into 9 dimensions.The
