Catarina Noronha

Perceptions of (In)Security in Portuguese Schools: A Multidimensional Approach to Safety and Youth Development

Marta Reis, Catarina Noronha, Gina Tomé, Marina Carvalho et autres

Introduction: School safety plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy learning envi-ronment and supporting Positive Youth Development (PYD), encompassing physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. This study aimed to explore and char-acterize the perception of safety in Portuguese schools, identifying …

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Health and lifestyle challenges among non-binary youth: a study of the Cuida-te+ Program

Marta Raimundo, Tânia Gaspar, Catarina Noronha, Ana Cerqueira et autres

BACKGROUND: Non-binary youth has been described as a particularly vulnerable group, facing unique challenges regarding their health and lifestyle. It is urgent to identify these challenges and to promote well-being in this population. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE: This study aimed to analyze gender …

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Unlocking Youth Creativity: The Power of Socioemotional Skills

Cátia Branquinho, Catarina Noronha, Marina Carvalho, Nuno Neto Rodrigues et autres

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Creativity has become an essential skill for children and adolescents to cope with the challenges of contemporary society. Beyond academic success, creativity is closely linked to well-being, social adjustment, and personal development. Schools, therefore, play a crucial role in creating conditions …

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Fostering School Belonging Among Portuguese Adolescents: Psychosocial Predictors and Guidelines for Educational Action

Marta Reis, Catarina Noronha, Gina Tomé, Marina Carvalho et autres

Introduction: 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 …

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Youth mental health: an insight into the reasons for young people’s requests for psychological support through the lens of the ecological model

Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Marta Raimundo, Catarina Noronha, Bárbara Moraes et autres

During adolescence, young people substantially expand their life contexts, which on the one hand can strengthen their skills but on the other hand increases their vulnerabilities. In this sense, adolescents and young adults are a strategic target for mental health prevention and …

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No-Risk, At-Risk, and High-Risk Middle School and High School Students: Contributions of the Quadripartite Model for Psychological Distress Prevention Programs

Marina Carvalho, Cátia Branquinho, Catarina Noronha, Nuno Neto Rodrigues et autres

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Students' psychological health problems have been widely studied for a long time. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and due to the additional challenges related to the need for individual and contextual adjustment, a more comprehensive approach to psychological health and well-being …

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Cuida-te + Program: first and second edition highlights

Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Marta Raimundo, Cátia Branquinho, Gina Tomé et autres

Access to physical and mental health programs tailored to the needs of young people is an important factor in their development. The Cuida-te + Program is a resource for the young population, providing services that promote their well-being and mental health. In …

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Fostering School Belonging Among Portuguese Adolescents: Psychosocial Predictors and Guidelines for Educational Action

Marta Reis, Catarina Noronha, Gina Tomé, Nuno Neto Rodrigues et autres

Introduction: 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 …

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An innovative universal and selective service prevention among Young People: The National Cuida-te+ Program (“Take Care+ Program”)

Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Tânia Gaspar, Marta Raimundo, Cátia Branquinho et autres

The Cuida-te+ Program (Take Care+ Program) of the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth aims to promote youth health and healthy lifestyles. It targets young people aged 12 to 25. Through the work developed by 19 Psychologists in the Psychologists in the …

Empowering Futures: A Systematic Review of School-aged Children Social Participation

Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Bárbara Moraes, Cátia Branquinho, Catarina Noronha et autres

This systematic review aimed to understand and characterize the impact of social participation on the well-being of school-aged children including pre-school pupils to pre university grade, by synthesizing evidence from various participatory approaches. The review encompasses studies conducted in diverse contexts, such …

Advanced Simulation-Based Design Exploration and Optimization for Challenging Flexible Flowline Loading Impacts on Various Subsea Connection Systems

Catarina Noronha, Sandip D. Kamath, Jennifer J. Roberts, Mark Andrew Lee et autres

Abstract Vertical connection systems are widely used in offshore production for the oil and gas industry, where the loadings from the connected flowline have a significant influence on the tie-in connection, host structure design, and foundation capacities. The objective is to explore …

“Learn to Fly”: Nurturing Child Development, Intergenerational Connection, and Social Engagement

Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Cátia Branquinho, Catarina Noronha, Bárbara Moraes et autres

Learn to Fly was developed between February 2022 and March 2023 with the goal of fostering greater social participation and intergenerational dialogue around the recognition and solution of pertinent social issues through the development of psychological flexibility and socioemotional competences in children …

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