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- Qualidade de vida em pessoas idosasPublication . Fernandes, Rosina; Martins, Emília; Mendes, Francisco; Sargento, JoséA avaliação da qualidade de vida (QV) no processo envelhecimento apresenta-se como decisiva atendendo às suas implicações na saúde e bem-estar das pessoas idosas. A complexidade do construtor impõe que esta avaliação integre múltiplas variáveis. Desenvolveu-se um estudo exploratório de tipo ex post facto para caracterizar e contratar a qualidade de vida em idosos da região Centro de Portugal, institucionalizados e a viver em comunidade, considerando variáveis sociodemográficas, nível cognitivo estado nutricional e prát.ica de atividade física (AF)
- Nutritional level, health, and subjective well-being in elderlyPublication . Martins, Emília; Fernandes, Rosina; Mendes, Francisco; Pocinho, R.; Margarido, C.; Santos, R.; Marques. L.; Trindade, B.; Silva, S.; Gordo, S.Literature points out the positive association between food, good health, and life satisfaction, manly in elderly. The purpose of this ex post facto quantitative study was to analyse the relationship between nutrition level, health, and subjective well-being, also exploring sociodemographic variables, in a convenience sample of 550 community-dwelling elderly. Participants were between 63 and 94 (72,85+6,56) years-old, mostly female (69,3%), from the inland (79,2%), living accompanied (62,2%) and in rural areas (67,9%). A sociodemographic questionnaire, Mini-Nutritional Assessment, Satisfaction With Life Scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Scales were used in data collection. Data analysis was performed in SPSS 27, assuming a 95% confidence level. Nutritional level was positively correlated with life satisfaction (r,- ,165, p= ,004) and inverse associated with negative affect (r,- -,308, p<,00l). Those who showed a very bad self-perception of health, were older and lived alone, presented lower nutritional levels (p<,05). Participants with health problems showed higher levels of negative affect (p<,001). Elderly with better health self-perception presented higher results in life satisfaction - (•,-271 , p<,001) and positive affect (r,-244, p<,001), contrary to those with worst self-perception of health, who were older (r,- -, 178, p<,001), with higher BMI (r,- - 173, p<,001) and also higher scores in negative affect (r,- -,217, p<,001). The results in our sample confirmed the previous relationship between the variables studied. It emphasizes the assessment of nutritional status and health education, as well as creating policies to promote the practice of physical activity in cities.
- Implementation of educational adaptations.Publication . Pereira, Antonino; Figueiredo, Abel; Mendes, Francisco; Leiva-Arcas, Alejandro; Maciá-Andreu, M. J.; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal; Delgado Nadal, Maria; Meroño, LourdesMany research studies have highlighted the need to promote inclusive policies and practices for the benefit of all students. However, despite the existence of legislation on equal educational opportunities, many higher education institutions are still not prepared to respond to the needs of students with disabilities, to promote their inclusion and personal development. Among the barriers that these people must face, we find physical barriers, negative attitudes from some teachers, and the use of teaching methodologies that do not favour inclusion. Faced with such constraints, we argue that higher education institutions should implement policies and practices that provide a differentiated pedagogy that allows for the use of strategies and methodologies that result in an effectively inclusive education. The three fundamental axes of the intervention, for the promotion of equality and success in higher education, will have to be found at the institutional level, in educators (especially in their training), and in the teaching-learning process.
- Cognitive Impact Of Breakfast Consumption On School Age Children And YouthPublication . Martins, Emília; Mendes, Francisco; Fernandes, Rosina; Sargento, JoséThe literature has shown a positive impact of breakfast on cognitive performance of school-age children and youth, although this meal is often omitted by young people. This study reviews 30 previous studies, focusing on this population, published in PubMed and MEDLINE databases until September 2019. To allow the integration of the largest possible number of published studies in this analysis, the search terms had to be as comprehensive as possible. Breakfast, cognitive impact, children, and youth were the terms chosen. The main conclusions are that the differentiated effects on the several dimensions of cognition (attention, memory, aptitudes and school performance, among others) also depend on the variables and instruments used, on the population background and characteristics, and on the study conditions. Evidence also shows the difficult to isolate the direct effects due to the confounding variables. Despite some results where the relationship between breakfast and cognition is far from obvious, the existence of this effect (often mediated by individual and contextual variables) is clearly more evident than the mechanisms by which it manifests itself. So, scientific evidence plays a crucial role in the search for the ideal breakfast and to prove the importance of making breakfast a vital daily habit. Studies point to a greater visibility of consequences in processes that are more likely to trigger short-term influences.
- Intervenção do educador social com recurso a tecnologias: propostas de estudantes de licenciaturaPublication . Fernandes, Rosina; Martins, Emília; Sargento, José; Mendes, Francisco
- Entrepreneurship in higher education students of the social areaPublication . Fernandes, Rosina; Sargento, José; Martins, Emília; Mendes, Francisco; Felizardo, SaraIn higher education (IE), entrepreneurship education traditionally occurs in areas of the business world (economics, management). The uncertainty of the labor market requires an entrepreneurial profile, also in the social area. Innovation is increasingly necessary in a social context and the promotion of creativity and design-thinking in the creation of business ideas in these students is crucial. 41 students, 97.5% female, finalists of the Social Education degree, explored their own job creation. An ad hoc questionnaire was used, and responses were submitted to content analysis. The majority (92.6%) showed interest in starting a new company and the others were motivated to innovate existing companies. The investment intention focused on supporting elderly in the community (32.6%) or in institutions (10.8) and people with disabilities (21.7%). Support for the community in general and for minority groups emerged with 10.8% each. The development of community intervention projects and home support services registered, respectively, 46.3% and 36.5%. The majority of students intend to support the business through foreign capital, namely bank loans (41.4%). With less representativeness, own capital (eg anticipation of unemployment benefits - 12.1%) emerged and 36.5% of students did not anticipate the financial support of creating their own jobs. The results are encouraging in relation to students with signs of entrepreneurship in less common areas (social area). Doubts about financial support may result from less investment in these students, highlighting an important path to be taken by higher education institutions.
- A ordem jurídica portuguesa e os direitos da pessoa idosaPublication . Mendes, Francisco; Xavier, PaulaObjetivo: caracterizar, perfunctoriamente, os princípios/direitos dos idosos no ordenamento jurídico português. Estado da arte: Em 1991, as Nações Unidas enunciaram os Princípios para as Pessoas idosas. Portugal, ao consagrar a dignidade humana no artigo 1.º da CRP de 1976, garante e salvaguarda a pessoa idosa e perspetiva-a como indisponível. Densificando esse princípio, e consciente do princípio da igualdade (art.º 13.º), reconheceram-se as especificidades inerentes à terceira idade, plasmadas expressamente no art.º 72. Este reconhecimento é, depois, vazado na lei ordinária, e pela jurisprudência, nas diversas dimensões da vida da pessoa idosa. Desde logo, no domínio da habitação, assegurando condições acrescidas de estabilidade no arrendamento/despejo; no direito de visita dos avós e do convívio familiar; nas prestações sociais que lhe são exclusivas (complemento solidário para idosos); no dever de cuidado dos filhos face aos ascendentes; na proteção em situações de interdição/incapacidade; na saúde (assistência médica e medicamentosa); no plano criminal (considerando-as particularmente indefesas); mas também no plano da autonomia e independência (ex: Diretivas Antecipadas de Vontade).
- Pensando a Homoparentalidade: Um Estudo Qualitativo com Jovens Adultos Portugueses sem FilhosPublication . Xavier, Paula; Alberto, Isabel; Mendes, FranciscoO momento atual caracteriza-se por importantes mudanças sociais e legais, com potenciais repercussões na vida de pessoas lésbicas e gays. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar perceções de jovens adultos portugueses sem filhos relativamente ao eventual projeto de parentalidade. Foram realizadas entrevistas a sete pessoas que se autoidentificaram como lésbicas, gays e bissexuais e que se voluntariaram para participar no estudo. As transcrições das entrevistas foram submetidas a Análise Interpretativa Fenomenológica. Os temas emergentes revelaram que o desejo e a intenção de ter filhos se associavam à ponderação de desafios ligados ao heterossexismo, mas também à reflexão sobre condições e recursos a mobilizar para o enfrentar. São apresentadas implicações com vista à otimização das experiências individuais a este nível.
- Well-Being At Work: A Study With Social EducatorsPublication . Fernandes, Rosina; Sargento, José; Martins, Emília; Mendes, FranciscoEmployee health and well-being are on organizations leaders’ agendas, including in the social area. So, this study aimed to explore the associations between job satisfaction and other well-being at work variables (success, salary, and occupation’s prestige) in a recent social sector profession. Also, intended to reflect on its importance in promoting health and well-being in workers who daily deal with other’s suffering. This quantitative study involved 74 employed Portuguese Social Educators, 94.6% female with mean age of 30.12±8.94. A questionnaire was specifically prepared for this research project, given the scarcity of studies about well-being at work in Social Education area. SPSS 25 was used for data analysis, assuming a 95% confidence level. Job satisfaction was positively correlated (p≤.05) with success and prestige. Salary was relevant (p≤.05) to job satisfaction, regardless of whether the professionals were working in the training area. In those who were, job satisfaction was also correlated with the desire to keep the job (p=.002). Participants with higher success, career satisfaction and prestige were more optimistic about professional future (p≤.05). Given the Social Educators intervention in high risk and social vulnerability contexts, work benefits such as access to counselling or other health initiatives preventing occupational stress and burnout, may be an effective alternative to salary increase, often difficult to social organizations. It’s effect on satisfaction and success, together with growing social recognition of profession is essential for these workers well-being.
- Food intake, physical activity and quality of life among children and youthPublication . Martins, Emília; Fernandes, Rosina; Mendes, Francisco; Magalhães, Cátia; Araújo, PatríciaBackground: The health-related quality of life construct (QoL) implies a relationship with eating habits (EA) and physical activity (PA). Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables (gender, age and Body Mass Index - BMI) are highlighted in the definition of healthy lifestyle habits promotion strategies. Objective: We aim to characterize and relate PA, EA and QoL in children/youth and explore gender, age and BMI influences. Methods: It is a non-experimental study, with 337 children/youth, ages between 8 and 17 years (12.61±2.96), mostly from the rural inland of Portugal. In data collection we used a sociodemographic and anthropometric questionnaire, a weekly register table of EA and Kid-Kindl (QoL). Statistical analysis (p < 0.05) were performed in SPSS-IBM 25. Results: Lower BMI was associated with better EA (p < 0.001), PA (p < 0.05) and self-esteem (p < 0.01) and worse scores on family subscale of QoL. Female showed higher fruit intake (p < 0.05). The older has shown better results. PA is positively correlated with QoL (p < 0.01) and EA (p < 0.05). Conclusions: It is important to explore other relevant social and family dimensions, to promote intervention programs with parents, school and community, as well as healthy practices policies. The intervention in these age groups is critical for a longer-term impact in improving healthy life habits.