scholarly journals Challenges in Conducting the Study to Adapt and Test the Psychometric Properties of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale in a Sample of 267 Portuguese Higher Education Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria José Carvalho Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Psychological Vulnerability ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale in Higher Education Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria José Nogueira ◽  
Luisa Barros ◽  
Carlos Sequeira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
The Body ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Symptom Inventory ◽  
Psychological Vulnerability ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

BACKGROUND: Psychological vulnerability is related to cognitive beliefs that reflect dependence on one’s sense of self-worth and to maladaptive functioning. It is a disadvantage that renders people less protected to face negative life experiences. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to adapt and test the psychometric properties of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale in a sample of 267 Portuguese higher education students. DESIGN: A psychometric study of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale, after translation into Portuguese, was performed with a convenience sample of higher education students. Participants were asked to fill in the sociodemographic questionnaire, the Psychological Vulnerability Scale, the Brief Symptom Inventory, and a one-item question about the Perception of Vulnerability. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 20.5 years ( SD = 3.3). A factor analysis confirmed the original one-factor structure, explaining 42.9% of the total variance. The Psychological Vulnerability Scale showed adequate internal consistency and excellent test–retest stability. Convergent validity was confirmed by positive correlations with the Brief Symptom Inventory and Perception of Vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the Psychological Vulnerability Scale showed good validity, reliability, and stability over time. The Psychological Vulnerability Scale is now ready to be used by practitioners and researchers to measure the psychological vulnerability among Portuguese higher education students. These data add to the body of knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing and provides support for the use of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale in higher education students.

Stress vulnerability and traumatic events in Portuguese higher education students

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anabela Pereira ◽  
P. Vagos ◽  
L. Santos ◽  
A. Monteiro-Ferreira ◽  
A. Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Stress Vulnerability ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

Eating behavior in Portuguese higher education students: The effect of social desirability

Nutrition ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Poínhos ◽  
Bruno M.P.M. Oliveira ◽  
Flora Correia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

scholarly journals Mental Health and Psychological Impact during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Portuguese Higher Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Carlos Laranjeira ◽  
Maria Anjos Dixe ◽  
Olga Valentim ◽  
Zaida Charepe ◽  
Ana Querido
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological impact on vulnerable groups, particularly students. The present study aims to investigate the mental and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors in a sample of Portuguese higher education students. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among 1522 higher education students selected by convenience sampling. The survey assessed mental health symptoms as well as sociodemographic variables, health-related perceptions, and psychological factors. Results were fitted to binary and multivariable logistic regression models. The overall prevalences of stress, anxiety, and depression were 35.7%, 36.2%, and 28.5%, respectively. Poor mental health outcomes were related with being female, having no children, living with someone with chronic disease, facing hopelessness, and lacking resilient coping. Future studies focusing on better ways to promote mental health and wellbeing among students are warranted. It is necessary to gather more evidence on the post-pandemic mental health using robust study designs and standardized assessment tools.

scholarly journals Self-Learning Skills Perceived in Communities of Inquiry of Portuguese Higher Education Students

Psychology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 04 (05) ◽  
pp. 463-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
José António Moreira ◽  
António Gomes Ferreira ◽  
Ana Cristina Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
Communities Of Inquiry

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors toward COVID-19: a study among higher education students in Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Ferreira Alves ◽  
Catarina Samorinha ◽  
José Precioso
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education ◽  
Academic Year

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about COVID-19 among Portuguese higher education students.Design/methodology/approachIn May 2020, all students from a Portuguese University were invited to participate in completing an online questionnaire. A total of 262 students participated. COVID-19 related knowledge, attitudes toward COVID-19 and preventive behaviors were assessed. Differences between outcomes and sociodemographics were analyzed through independent t-tests and the ANOVA. A generalized linear model was calculated to determine the predictive variables of preventive behaviors.FindingsStudents revealed good knowledge about COVID-19, correctly answering 13.06 (SD = 1.25) questions in a total of 14 and favorable attitudes toward preventive behaviors (M = 32.73, SD = 2.88). Students reported always engaging in, on average, 5.81 (SD = 2.61) of the 12 behavior analyzed. Females presented higher levels of knowledge, more positive attitudes and engaged in more preventive behaviors than males. Being a bachelor's (Exp (β) = 8.213, 95% CI: 1.791–37.670, p < 0.01) or a master's degree student (Exp (β) = 7.568, 95% CI: 1.598–35.835, p < 0.05) and having positive attitudes toward preventive behavior of COVID-19 predicted the adoption of those preventive behavior (Exp (β) = 1.340, 95% CI: 1.189–1.510, p < 0.001).Originality/valueThis study provides useful data to plan health education programs about COVID-19 among higher education students. The continuous investment by universities in preventive campaigns is essential to promote good preventive behaviors in the next academic year.

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