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O desenho da figura humana na Ilha da Madeira: evidências de validade
Publication . Pocinho, Margarida; Wechsler, Solange Muglia; Neves, Georgina
Resumo O desenho da figura humana (DFH) é uma das formas mais utilizadas para avaliar o desenvolvimento intelectual infantil. Este estudo investigou as evidências da validade e precisão do sistema Wechsler de correção do DFH para as crianças da Madeira. A amostra incluiu 489 crianças (49% meninas), com entre 5 e 13 anos de idade, de escolas do 1º e 2º ciclos do sistema educativo. Os instrumentos foram: DFH, teste de Matrizes Progressivas Coloridas de Raven (MPCR) e notas escolares (Português e Matemática). Existem diferenças por idade, sexo e da figura desenhada. As correlações entre DFH, MPCR e notas escolares foram significativas. A precisão foi satisfatória (>0,80). Concluindo, este teste DFH possui evidências de validade e precisão, indicando a possibilidade de utilização após obtenção de normas portuguesas.
The drawing of the human figure in Madeira Island: evidence of validity
Publication . Pocinho, Margarida; Solange Muglia Wechsler; Neves, Georgina; Pocinho, Margarida
Abstract Human figure drawing (HFD) is one of the most widely tests used to assess children's intellectual development. This study investigated the evidence of the validity and reliability of HFD for children in Madeira using Wechsler`s scoring system. The sample included 489 children (49% girls), 5-13 years old, from schools in the 1st and 2nd cycles of the education system. The instruments were: HFD, Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (CPM) test, and school grades (Portuguese and Mathematics). There were differences by age, gender, and the figure drawn. The correlations between HFD, CPM, and school grades were significant. Reliability was satisfactory (>0.80). In conclusion, the Wechsler’s scoring system for HFD has evidence of validity and reliability for children in Madeira indicating the possibility of its use after obtaining Portuguese norms.
Validação da escala de Mobbing docente: análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória
Publication . Agrela, Sara; Pocinho, Margarida; Sales, Sofia; Garcês, Soraia; Agrela, Sara; Pocinho, Margarida; Garcês, Soraia
O mobbing é um fator de risco para a saúde mental dos docentes. Entidades internacionais têm realizado
recomendações com vista à adoção de estratégias de prevenção e promoção da saúde mental nos contextos
profissionais. Esta investigação objetivou validar a Escala de Mobbing Docente (EMB), através da análise
fatorial exploratória (AFE) e da fatorial confirmatória (AFC). A amostra foi de 196 docentes, com idades entre
os 21 e os 66 anos, sendo 79% do género feminino. A AFE revelou três fatores que explicam 65% da variância
do construto. A consistência interna obteve valores muito bons (α >.80). A análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC)
apresentou uma qualidade de ajuste adequada e confirmou a estrutura fatorial da AFE de três fatores: F
1=“desvalorização social”; F2=“manipulação perversa das tarefas e funções” e F3=“humilhação pessoal e
familiar”). Conclui-se que a Escala de Mobbing Docente é adequada para avaliação do mobbing em
professores portugueses.
The experiences of intimacy, commitment and passion throughout life: a qualitative study of older gay and bisexual men
Publication . Gonçalves, José Alberto Ribeiro; Pocinho, Margarida; Costa, Pedro Alexandre; Leal, Isabel; Pocinho, Margarida
Abstract
Romantic relationships during aging can have diverse implications for reducing mental health problems, mortality rates, and the prevention and management of chronic diseases in older adults. However, little is known about the relational dynamics of gay and bisexual (GB) older men. The experiences of romantic relationships throughout the life cycle of Portuguese GB older people and their relationship with identity development were evaluated using Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. A total of 23 semi-structured interviews were carried out with older community-dwelling Portuguese GB (60 + years old) using the lifeline, which were later analyzed using thematic analysis. The results suggested that experiences of greater relational maturity in older GB people corresponded to phases of greater identity integrity. These older adults gradually experienced more complex levels of love, starting from more passionate love relationships (confusion/comparison phase) to romantic love relationships (tolerance/acceptance phase) and later companionate love relationships (synthesis phase). These relational changes accompanied broader psychosocial changes in gaining rights and freedoms in Portugal. Older gay and bisexual men are capable of experiencing complex forms of love, just like their heterosexual counterparts. However, they tend to reach these stages later in life due to the significant obstacles imposed by the psychosocial context on the development of their identities.
Senior tourists' well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life: a systematic literature review
Publication . Câmara, Ester; Pocinho, Margarida; Jesus, Saúl Neves de; Agapito, Dora; Pocinho, Margarida
The perception of well-being through tourism improves the quality of life of tourists, and for senior tourists, this re lationship is even more promising. While the association between tourism and mental health is clear, the processes
involved are not always clarified. Thus, this systematic literature review aims to explore and systematise the benefits
of senior tourism for well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life. Following the PRISMA method, the search was
undertaken on platforms SCOPUS and Web of Science, using the research terms “senior tourism”, “elderly tourism”,
“well-being”, and “life satisfaction”. Articles were included, if published after 2018, peer-reviewed, in English, concern ing an overview of senior well-being and tourism. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample
comprised 16 articles. Senior tourists experience higher well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life when their
goals are of high valence, more likely to be achieved, coherent with the activities, and when they feel pleasure asso ciated with achieving those goals. Still, senior tourists’ happiness, life satisfaction and well-being are associated with
four central elements: interpersonal relationships; time and resource management; achievement of goals and objec tives; and management of the personal meaning attributed to the experience. Theoretical and empirical implications
are further discussed.