http://hdl.handle.net/11067/43 O CIPD é a unidade de investigação das Universidades Lusíada no domínio da Psicologia que, entre outros objectivos, procura promover a realização de estudos científicos, angariar e disponibilizar os recursos necessários ao desenvolvimento dos mesmos e divulgar o conhecimento científico na sua área de actuação. 2026-10-29T22:05:12Z http://hdl.handle.net/11067/7297 Título: Promover a fluência de leitura : uma intervenção preventiva Autor: Cruz, Joana Sara Ferraz da, 1980-; Mendes, Cátia Sofia Abreu; Marques, Teresa Sofia Moreira; Rodrigues, Bruna Regina da Silva; Alves, Diana Rute Pereia; Lemos, Ana; Cadime, Irene Resumo: A leitura é uma ferramenta essencial para o acesso ao conhecimento e a uma cidadania ativa. As dificuldades de aprendizagem na leitura podem afetar decisivamente a aprendizagem noutras áreas, levando a desigualdades e obstáculos escolares ao longo do tempo. Neste sentido, as escolas devem adotar um modelo de prevenção que garanta um ensino de qualidade (prevenção primária), intervenções validadas para alunos que não respondem à instrução universal (prevenção secundária), e apoio intensivo para os que necessitam de suporte adicional (prevenção terciária). A identificação precoce do risco nos primeiros anos de escolaridade é crucial para prevenir dificuldades na leitura. A fluência de leitura é um bom indicador do desempenho em leitura, pois condiciona diretamente a compreensão leitora. No entanto, há uma escassez de propostas de intervenção validadas cientificamente para desenvolver esta competência, designamente com alunos em risco. O presente livro apresenta uma descrição conceptual da fluência de leitura, seguida de uma revisão das caraterísticas das intervenções que investigação científica tem demonstrado serem eficazes para promover esta competência. Destaca-se o uso de práticas baseadas em evidência e o papel crucial do professor e da família. Na secção final, descreve-se uma intervenção sistemática, detalhando estratégias, frequência, duração e materiais para monitorizar o desempenho dos alunos e a fidelidade da intervenção. O livro conclui com os resultados da implementação e avaliação dos efeitos desta intervenção em alunos com desempenho típico e em risco de dificuldades na fluência de leitura.; Reading is an essential tool for accessing knowledge and active citizenship. Learning difficulties in reading can decisively affect learning in other areas, leading to inequalities and school obstacles over time. In this sense, schools must adopt a prevention model that guarantees quality teaching (primary prevention), validated interventions for students who do not respond to universal instruction (secondary prevention), and intensive support for those who need it (tertiary prevention). Early identification of risk in the first years of school is crucial to preventing reading difficulties. Reanding fluency is a good indicator of reading performance, as it directly affects reading comprehension. However, there is a shortage of scientifically validated intervention proposal for developing this skill, particularly with at-risk students. This book presents a conceptual description of reading fluency, followed by a review of the characteristics of interventions that scientific research has shown to be effective in promoting this skill. The use of evidence-based practices and the crucial role of the teacher and family are emphasized. In the final section, a systematic intervention is described, detailing strategies, frequency, duration and materials for monitoring student performance and intervention fidelity. The book concludes with the results of the implementation and evaluation of the effects of this intervention on students wirh typical performance and at risk of reading fluency difficulties. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11067/7186 Título: Repetitive Negative Thinking and Sexual Functioning in Portuguese Men and Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Autor: Peixoto, Maria Manuela; Ribeiro, Vera Resumo: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a transdiagnostic process involved in the development and maintenance of emotional disorders that negatively affect sexual functioning. However, empirical evidence for the role of RNT on sexual functioning is still lacking. The current study aimed to investigate the role of RNT on sexual functioning in men and women by examining differences in RNT between men and women and between individuals with and without subclinical sexual difficulties. It also aimed to investigate the predictive role of RNT on sexual function indices in men and women. A total of 424 participants (270 women) completed online a sociodemographic questionnaire and Portuguese versions of the Persistent and Intrusive Negative Thoughts Scale, the Female Sexual Functioning Index, and the International Index of Erectile Function. The main findings showed that women scored significantly higher than men on the RNT. Similarly, individuals with subclinical sexual difficulties scored significantly higher on the RNT compared with individuals without sexual difficulties. RNT was a statistically significant and negative predictor of sexual functioning in women and men. The role of RNT on sexual functioning in women and men was found, with men and women with subclinical sexual difficulties more likely to express persistent and intrusive negative thoughts compared with men and women without sexual difficulties. In summary, RNT appears to be a negative predictor of sexual functioning in both women and men, suggesting that individuals with more intrusive and negative persistent thoughts also have more difficulty in their sexual response. Descrição: Publish at: International Journal of Sexual Health, Volume 34, Issue 4 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11067/7185 Título: Quality of life and emotional well-being during COVID-19 as mediators in the relationship between sexual functioning and satisfaction in Portuguese women Autor: Peixoto, Maria Manuela; Lopes, Julia Resumo: Women’s quality of life, emotional well-being, sexual functioning and satisfaction are associated, and little is known about this relationship during COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the mediating role of quality of life and emotional well-being in the relationship between sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction in women during COVID19 outbreak in Portugal. A sample of 301 women was recruited in May 2020, and women answered to a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Female Sexual Functioning Index, the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women, the brief WHOQOL, and the Positive Affect – Negative Affect Scale (emotional well-being). Results indicated that quality of life was the only significant mediator for the relationship between sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction. Overall, the results emphasize the role of perceived quality of life in women’s sexuality, by extending previous knowledge to a crisis context (COVID-19 pandemic), enhancing quality of life promotion during adverse moments to improve women's sexual satisfaction. Descrição: Publish at: Women & Health Volume 62, 2022 - Issue 4; corresponding author: Email: nelinha.peixoto@gmail.com Full postal address: Maria Manuela Peixoto, Centro de Investigação em Psicologia para o Desenvolvimento Positivo, Instituto de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação, Universidade Lusíada do Porto, Rua de Moçambique, 21 e 71, Aldoar, 4100 - 348, Porto, Portugal 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11067/7184 Título: Sexual Satisfaction in Portuguese Women: Differences Between Women With Clinical, Self-Perceived and Absence of Sexual Difficulties Autor: Peixoto, Maria Manuela Resumo: Objectives: Female sexual functioning and satisfaction are affected by the presence of sexual difficulties. The current study examines differences in sexual satisfaction according to three groups of women: (i) clinical sexual difficulties assessed by the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI) cut-off; (ii) self-perceived sexual difficulties at a non-clinical level; and (iii) sexually healthy. Methods: A convenience sample of 329 Portuguese women, with a mean age of 28.69 (SD = 8.78), answered a specific question on the presence of self-perceived sexual difficulties, the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women and the FSFI. From the 329 women, 56 were assigned to the group with clinical sexual difficulties, 60 were assigned to the group with self-perceived sexual difficulties at nonclinical level, and 213 constituted the sexually healthy group. Results: Sexually healthy women were more sexually satisfied compared with women who self-perceived sexual difficulties and women who had clinical sexual difficulties according to the FSFI. In addition, women who self-perceived sexual difficulties were also more sexually satisfied compared to women with clinical sexual difficulties according to the FSFI. Conclusions: Women's sexual satisfaction was negatively affected by sexual difficulties assessed by the FSFI cut-off. Although with less impact, self-perceived sexual difficulties also negatively affect women's sexual satisfaction. Descrição: Publish at: International Journal of Sexual Health, Volume 34, Issue 2; corresponding author: Email: nelinha.peixoto@gmail.com Full postal address: Maria Manuela Peixoto, Centro de Investigação em Psicologia para o Desenvolvimento Positivo, Instituto de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação, Universidade Lusíada do Porto, Rua de Moçambique, 21 e 71, Aldoar, 4100 - 348, Porto, Portugal; corresponding author: Email: nelinha.peixoto@gmail.com Full postal address: Maria Manuela Peixoto, Centro de Investigação em Psicologia para o Desenvolvimento Positivo, Instituto de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação, Universidade Lusíada do Porto, Rua de Moçambique, 21 e 71, Aldoar, 4100 - 348, Porto, Portugal 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z