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- Aggressive behaviour and its relationship with negative events of life among Portuguese university students, the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ)—Reduced and Adapted Portuguese Version (AQ-RAPV)Publication . Reis, Marta; Tomé, Gina; Ramiro, Lúcia; Coelhoso, Filipa; Matos, Margarida Gaspar deAggressive behaviour encompasses a spectrum of emotional responses, ranging from mild irritation to intense anger and fury. The goals of the present research were to develop a reduced and adapted version of the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (VRA-AQ) for Portuguese college students, to explore its relationship with negative life events as well as to ascertain the importance of self-regulation and resilience in preventing aggressive behaviour among young people from higher education, and to explore the differences between genders, academic year, and socioeconomic status to examine the risk factors of aggressive behaviour. The validation of the reduced and adapted Portuguese version of the VRA-AQ was carried out on a Portuguese university sample (N = 2991). There were three main focuses of data analysis: descriptive statistics, correlations, and factor analyses. Differences between genders and academic year were found in men, and undergraduate students displayed higher averages of physical aggression, negative life events, and the impact of these events, while women and post-graduate students exhibited higher averages of self-regulation and resilience. Regarding SES, youth from low to medium-low socioeconomic backgrounds demonstrated higher averages in overall aggression, physical aggression, anger, hostility, negative life events, and the impact of these life events. Conversely, those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds displayed higher averages in resilience. Therefore, it is essential to prevent aggressive behaviour in students, and several strategies can be implemented based on the findings, namely, gender-specific interventions; academic year targeted support; socioeconomic support programmes; promotion of positive coping mechanisms; creating supportive environments; and education on conflict resolution.
- Contributions of health psychology to climate change : a reviewPublication . Castro, Elisa Kern de; Reis, MartaClimate change poses a significant threat to human health, necessitating interdisciplinary approaches to mitigate its effects. Health psychology, with its focus on behavior change and well-being, is uniquely positioned to contribute to climate action. This review examines how health psychology can address climate-related challenges, emphasizing psychological responses to environmental stressors, behavior modification strategies, and public health interventions. The findings indicate that climate change functions as a psychological stressor, contributing to anxiety, depression, and eco-distress. Additionally, behavioral science insights are underutilized in climate governance, despite their potential to drive sustainable actions. Health psychology can enhance climate adaptation by promoting pro-environmental behaviors, fostering resilience, and integrating psychological well-being into policy frameworks. However, barriers such as limited interdisciplinary collaboration and insufficient emphasis on systemic change hinder progress. To maximize impact, health psychologists must engage in climate governance, advocate for policy integration, and address both individual and collective behavior change. Future research should explore the intersection of mental health, climate resilience, and behavior adaptation to develop comprehensive strategies for tackling climate change. This review underscores the urgent need for health psychology to play a more active role in shaping climate policy and fostering sustainable, health-promoting behaviors.
- Era uma vez...um caracol que conta: outgoing - crianças, natureza e cultura em relaçãoPublication . Folque, Maria Assunção; Simões, Ana Cristina; Pires, Ana Luísa de Oliveira; Rasteiro, Ana; Gonçalves, Andreia; Velho, Catarina Vaz; Gomes, Elisabete X.; Aresta, Fátima; Martins, Isabel; Mendes, Maria do Carmo Jardim; Ilhéu, Maria; Valente, Mariana; Reis, Marta; Cunha, Rosa; Sousa, Susana; Almeida, Tiago; Kene, Vanessa
- Fostering school belonging among Portuguese adolescents : psychosocial predictors and guidelines for educational actionPublication . Reis, Marta; Noronha, Catarina; Tomé, Gina; Carvalho, Marina; Rodrigues, Nuno Neto; Matos, Margarida Gaspar deIntroduction: School belonging is a key component of adolescent well-being, associated with academic success, mental health, and social inclusion. This study explores the levels of school belonging among Portuguese students and examines the psychosocial factors associated with this perception. Methods: Data from 3083 students (5th to 12th grade) obtained through the 2024 National Study by the Observatory of Psychological Health and Well-Being were analysed. Socio-emotional skills, well-being indicators, psychological symptoms, and school engagement variables were assessed using validated instruments. Statistical analyses included ANOVA and linear regression. Results: Overall, boys and younger students reported higher levels of school belonging. Sociability, resilience, confidence, school engagement, and and components of Positive Youth Development (PYD)—a strengths-based framework focusing on the internal and external assets that foster healthy youth development—such as competence and connection, were positively associated with school belonging. Conversely, depressive symptoms and experiences of bullying negatively predicted this outcome. Conclusions: This study’s findings highlight the need to reinforce inclusive educational practices, foster positive youth development, and promote protective relational dynamics within the school context.
- Nós no mundo: o projeto OutGoing: criança, natureza e cultura em relação no interior do MEMPublication . Gonçalves, Andreia; Gomes, E. X.; Folque, Maria Assunção; Mendes, Maria do Carmo; Reis, Marta; Almeida, Tiago; Kene, Vanessa