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- A bailar é que a gente se entende: o papel da comunicação nas coreografias da parentalidadePublication . Portugal, Alda; Alberto, Isabel; Beja, Maria João; Sotero, Luciana; Fonseca, Gabriela; Carvalho, Joana; Areia, Neide; Relvas, Ana PaulaA comunicação parento-filial representa uma dimensão essencial do exercício da parentalidade. Apesar de muitas famílias procurarem intervenção psicoterapêutica por considerarem que o seu problema reside na falta de comunicação, o Modelo da Pragmática da Comunicação Humana postula que é impossível não comunicar e, por esse motivo, comunicação e comportamento são sinónimos aquando da significação que se faz das relações familiares. Como uma dança (tendo os autores deste ensaio privilegiado o Bailinho da Madeira enquanto metáfora), a comunicação parento-filial rege-se por pressupostos e regras que permitem compreender e analisar a identidade de cada família e o modo como se operacionaliza a parentalidade. Tal como outras funções e tarefas, também o exercício da parentalidade se altera à medida que o ciclo vital da família evolui e, nesse sentido, os padrões de comunicação estabelecidos também se modelam, apresentando especificidades distintas em famílias com filhos em idade escolar e famílias com adolescentes. Pretende-se com este ensaio teórico reavivar os contributos do Modelo da Pragmática da Comunicação Humana para as relações familiares, bem como, apresentar uma sucinta caracterização dos padrões comunicacionais entre pais e filhos de famílias portuguesas.
- Emerging adults and Facebook use: the validation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS)Publication . Veiga, Gustavo Ferreira da; Sotero, Luciana; Pontes, Halley M.; Cunha, Diana; Portugal, Alda; Relvas, Ana P.Based on the six key components of addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) is a widely used instrument to assess Facebook addiction. This study aimed to conduct a psychometric validation in a Portuguese sample of emerging adults (ages 18 to 29 years). The construct validity analyses confirmed the one-factor solution and a statistically significant association found between Facebook addiction and Preference for Online Social Interaction, measured by the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, warranted the scale criterion validity. Internal consistency was scrutinized using Cronbach’s α (α = .87) and stability measured by test-retest (r = .94). Associations between BFAS scores and Brief Symptom Inventory dimensions scores (e.g., interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety) and the GPIUS2 subscale, deficient self-regulation, scores were evaluated. A subsample with higher levels of addiction was analyzed. In summary, the results of the present study support the use of the Portuguese version of the BFAS in both research and clinical milieus. Further implica tions for research and practice were considered.
- Facebook addiction and emerging adults: the influence of sociodemographic variables, family communication, and differentiation of selfPublication . Sotero, Luciana; Ferreira da Veiga, Gustavo; Carreira, Daniela; Portugal, Alda; Relvas, Ana P.The growing use of social networking sites places them among the most popular online activities. In particular, Facebook is gaining increasing numbers of users. For some individuals, such activity can develop into addictive online behaviour. The main objective of this study was to assess the influence of sociodemographic (e.g., gender, age), indi vidual (e.g., differentiation of self), and family (e.g., family communication) factors on Facebook addiction in Portu guese emerging adults aged between 18 and 30 years. The study included 403 participants, who followed a protocol in which several instruments were administered (e.g., COMPA, BSI, DSI-R, and BFAS). The results showed higher Face book use and a higher risk of addiction in individuals with the following characteristics: (1) female gender; (2) aged between 24 and 30 years; (3) lower differentiation of self; (4) physically or emotionally distanced from significant others (emotional cut-off); and (5) negative communication patterns with their parents. An association was also found between other psychopathological indicators (e.g., depression, anxiety, and interpersonal sensitivity) and Facebook use. Thus, the present study contributes to the field of research on online addictions and has implications for prevention and clinical intervention.
- Helicopter parenting instrument: estudos psicométricos iniciais com adultos emergentesPublication . Borges, Daniela; Portugal, Alda; Magalhães, Eunice; Sotero, Luciana; Lamela, Diogo; Prioste, AnaO presente trabalho apresenta evidências de validade e fidelidade do Helicopter Parenting Instrument (HPI) no contexto português. Este instrumento avalia a perceção dos filhos sobre comportamentos parentais inapropriados face à sua etapa desenvolvimental (e.g., proteção excessiva, tomada de decisão pelos filhos). Participaram 187 adultos emergentes, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 25 anos, respondendo a um questionário sociodemográfico, ao HPI, ao Inventário de Sintomas Psicopatológicos (BSI) para avaliar a sintomatologia ansiosa e depressiva; ao Inventário do Clima Familiar (ICF) para avaliar a coesão e o conflito familiares; e à Escala das Dimensões do Desenvolvimento Identitário (DIDS) para avaliar o desenvolvimento identitário. Evidências de validade de constructo foram obtidas através da análise fatorial confirmatória realizada, que revelou um modelo unidimensional ajustado aos dados, assim como de validade convergente a partir das correlações entre o HPI e BSI, ICF e DIDS. Foi também obtido um valor de consistência interna satisfatório.
- YES, WE COPE: dyadic coping as a mediator between perceived relationship quality and emotional representation of COVID-19Publication . Relvas, Ana Paula; Lacomba-Trejo, Laura; Portugal, Alda; Chiarolanza, Claudia; Major, Sofia; Rosa, Catarina; Sotero, Luciana; Randall, Ashley K.; Portugal, AldaBackground The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about social changes that have impacted the functioning and dynamics of couples in a romantic relationship, arising from the overwhelming amount of added stress they have endured. Specifically, the divorce rate in Portugal has increased after lockdown, which underscores the adverse consequences of COVID-19 on couples. A lower quality of the couple’s relationship may worsen the emotional representation of COVID-19; however, the literature suggests that perceived partner dyadic coping responses have a great influence on adverse events. The aim of the present study was to assess the mediating role of partner coping in the association between relationship quality and emotional representation of COVID-19. We also sought to observe whether the length of the relationship moderates this association. Methods Participants (N=528) were adults living in Portugal (84.7% female) currently in a romantic relationship with their current partner for at least 1 year. Online data collection. Results We found that relationship quality predicted COVID-19 emotional representation, but this association was fully mediated by total dyadic coping. This association was especially significant in couples with a shorter length of time in the relationship. Conclusions We point out the importance of dyadic coping as a protective factor against emotional distress to cope with the ongoing stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These data suggest the need for relationship education programs that promote positive coping between partners.