Browsing by Author "Almeida, Iris"
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- Avaliação de risco a casais homossexuaisPublication . Domingues, Hugo; Lopes, Ana; Neves, Andreia; Fernandes, Bárbara; Saramago, Mariana; Baúto, Ricardo; Almeida, Iris
- Crenças sobre a violência conjugal em adolescentes: uma breve caracterizaçãoPublication . Fernandes, Isabel; Santos, João; Sanfins, Ricardo; Almeida, Iris; Neves, Cristina P.
- As crenças sobre a violência conjugal em católicos e não católicosPublication . Sacramento, Ana; Pires, Ana; Guarda, Renata; Almeida, Iris; Neves, Cristina
- The different contexts of domestic violence before and during the COVID-19 pandemic : a Portuguese overviewPublication . Ribeiro, Rita; Almeida, Iris; Saavedra, Rosa; Caridade, Sónia; Oliveira, Ana; Santos, Manuela; Soeiro, CristinaThe COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions impacted the world in numerous ways. These restrictions resulted in victims of domestic violence spending more time with their abuser, contributing to a rise in requests for help. The contexts for domestic violence include intimate partner violence (IPV), abuse of children/adolescent and victimization of the elderly within the family. This article compares the prevalence of domestic violence contexts between a pandemic and a non-pandemic year. Based on the assessment of data, taken from a Service Management Platform (PLAGA) and provided by the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV), 12,576 requests from 2019 to 2020 were analyzed. Findings revealed that a 13.3% increase in requests for help, mainly from child/adolescent victims, was registered in 2020 compared with 2019, with a 100.7% increase solely during the lockdown period. Physical and psychological violence, often reported by victims of IPV, children/adolescents and elders, also increased during this period. Requests for help through distance support increased substantially in the pandemic year. The importance of support for victims during the pandemic and the need for new support strategies have been highlighted if victims, bystanders and professionals are to be assisted.
- Elder abuse: the hidden face of domestic violencePublication . Almeida, Iris; Carreiro, Ana Filipa; Fernandes, Ana Filipa; Frade, Catarina; Nobre, Carolina; Osório, Lúcia; Pereira, Margarida; Baúto, Ricardo Ventura
- Fatores de proteção em arguidos de violência nas relações íntimasPublication . Rolo, André; Moreira, Vera; Lopes, Ana Isabel; Domingues, Hugo; Almeida, Iris"O Gabinete de Informação e Atendimento à Vítima (GIAV) inserido na 7ª Secção, Unidade contra a Violência Doméstica, do DIAP de Lisboa efetua assessoria técnica aos magistrados, tendo como uma das suas funções a avaliação de risco de violência nas relações íntimas. A recolha de dados aos arguidos foi realizada desde Novembro de 2011 a Junho de 2015, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas e com a aplicação do SAPROF. Os arguidos são predominantemente do sexo masculino (N=60), contabilizando-se 6 arguidos do sexo feminino, com idades compreendidas entre os 23 e os 80 anos (M=45.23; DP=11.93). Na avaliação dos fatores de proteção, 63.6% dos casos foram classificados com proteção baixa, 34.8% com proteção moderada e 1.5% com proteção elevada. Salientam-se os seguintes fatores de proteção como os definitivamente presentes mais comuns nos casos estudados: trabalho (48.5%), atitudes face à autoridade (28.8%) e gestão financeira (24.2%), contrastando com os fatores de coping e controlo externo que não foram considerados em nenhum caso como definitivamente presentes. De modo semelhante aos fatores de risco, devem igualmente considerar-se os fatores de proteção para a avaliação do caso e para a sua intervenção, tendo sido possível nesta investigação observar quais os fatores de proteção que necessitam de um acompanhamento mais próximo por parte do psicólogo."
- Guião (in)formativo legislação violência domésticaPublication . Baúto, Ricardo Ventura; Fernandes, Bárbara; Ramalho, Ana; Costa, Joana; Almeida, Iris
- Intimate partner violence risk assessment in victims information and assistance officePublication . Almeida, Iris; Pires, Ana Rita; Nobre, Carolina; Marques, Joana; Oliveira, PatríciaThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the work developed by the Victims Information and Assistance Office (GIAV), and its role as technical advisor to the Lisbon Public Prosecutor’s Office, specifically about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) risk assessment. GIAV plays a key role in assisting the Public Prosecutor’s Office as the main response to cases with higher complexity and it provides support about measures to protect victims. The sample (n = 258) is derived from the IPV risk assessments of GIAV. Results show us that moderate and higher risk are the most common levels in IPV risk assessment and main risk factors. Defendants had more beliefs about IPV than victims.
- Personality and Aggressive Behavior: the relation between the five-factor and aggression models in a domestic violence suspects samplePublication . Baúto, Ricardo Ventura; Carreiro, Ana Filipa; Pereira, Margarida; Guarda, Renata; Almeida, IrisThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the relationship between the five-factor model of personality and its association with aggression in 30 men and eight women who are suspects of domestic violence. The results show a positive correlation between neuroticism and hostility, a negative correlation between openness to experience and overall aggression, a negative correlation between agreeableness and physical aggression and anger, and a negative correlation between conscientiousness and anger. These results show us the need for personality assessment in domestic violence suspects and future research about personality and aggression.
- Psychosocial risks factors among victim support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic : a study with the Copenhagen Psychosocial QuestionnairePublication . Caridade, Sónia; Oliveira, Ana; Saavedra, Rosa; Ribeiro, Rita; Santos, Manuela; Almeida, Iris; Soeiro, CristinaBackground: Being a victim support worker (VSW) involves exposure to victims' suffering, pain, and traumatic events, which may trigger the risk of VSWs developing mental health problems. Psychosocial risks (PSR) and work-related stress are considered the most challenging issues in occupational safety and health, considering they impact individuals, organizations, and economies. Methods: The purpose of the present study was to identify the PSR in a sample of 196 Portuguese victim support workers (VSW) (Mean age = 36.49; SD = 10.52). A questionnaire with socio-demographic characteristics, variables related to VSW's job, and the Portuguese medium version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (COPSOQ II) were used to assess these professionals' perception of PSR factors. Results: The results reveal that although VSW recognizes some psychosocial factors favourable to their health and well-being, they also identify some PSR that place them at intermediate and severe risk, i.e., emotional and cognitive demands, which are the main areas of risk to the VSW. VSW over 38 years old scored higher in job insecurity, burnout, and offensive behaviours. Conclusions: These findings give important insights into the areas that must be enhanced in this context involving VSW. Additionally, the results highlight the relevance of encouraging a healthy and supportive work environment, preventing and promoting the health and well-being of VSW, particularly when considering the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.