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- Motivational Correlates, Satisfaction with Life, and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Structural Equation AnalysisPublication . Rodrigues, Filipe; Jacinto, Miguel; Couto, Nuno; Monteiro, Diogo; Monteiro, António M.; Forte, Pedro; Antunes, RaulBackground: Motivation is a crucial factor in predicting health-related outcomes, and understanding the determinants of motivation can provide valuable insights into how to improve health behaviors and outcomes in older adults. In this study, we aimed to investigate the associations between intrinsic and extrinsic exercise motivation, basic psychological needs, satisfaction with life, and physical activity among the elderly population. Methods: The sample consisted of 268 older adults (59 male, 209 female) aged 65–90 years old (Mage = 68.11, SD = 6.95). All participants reported that they were exercising, on average, 1.65 days (SD = 0.51) per week. Factor analysis was conducted using a two-step approach. First, a confirmatory factor analysis and then a structural equation model considering all variables under analysis was performed. Results: the structural model displayed acceptable fit to the data: χ2/df = 3.093; CFI = 0.913; TLI = 0.908; SRMR = 0.071; RMSEA 0.079 [0.066, 0.092]. Significant direct effects were found as theoretically proposed, namely: (a) intrinsic motivation were positively and significantly associated with basic psychological need satisfaction (p < 0.001); (b) extrinsic motivation were negatively but not significantly associated with basic psychological needs (p < 0.001); and (c) basic psychological need satisfaction were positively and significantly associated with satisfaction with life (p < 0.001) and physical activity (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Intrinsic motivation and basic psychological needs play a crucial role in shaping exercise behavior and overall well-being. By understanding these motivation and needs, exercise and health professionals can work towards fulfilling them and achieving a greater sense of satisfaction in the life of the elderly and promote exercise adherence.
- Relatório de estágio : análise do desperdício alimentarPublication . Serrano Bonilla, Mateo Manuel; Almeida, Anabela Clemente EliasEste relatório de estágio, forma parte da fase final do Mestrado em Gastronomia, na Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, em Peniche. O relatório resulta do estágio, com uma duração de nove meses realizado entre Fevereiro de 2022 e Novembro de 2022 no Hotel Vila Joya em Algarve que conta com um restaurante com Duas Estrelas Michelin, no departamento de F&B. Ao longo desta experiência, o espaço de trabalho foi na secção de Entremetier, uma das secções mais importantes dentro da brigada de cozinha. Nesta secção surgiu a temática do desperdício alimentar. Com o estudo de caso desenvolvido, espera-se responder o desafio proposto pelo hotel: analisar o Desperdício Alimentar na Secção de Entremetier. Para cumprir este desafio, realizou-se uma pesquisa em diferentes textos científicos a fim de compreender o conceito de desperdício alimentar, como ocorre o desperdício alimentar na cadeia de abastecimento e a associação do desperdício alimentar na secção de Entremetier do Hotel Vila Joya. Após analisar os dados disponíveis, determinamos os fatores que influenciam o desperdício de alimentos nesta seção e elaboramos uma lista de recomendações a seguir.
- An in-depth introduction to arts-based spiritual healthcare: Creatively seeking and expressing purpose and meaningPublication . Laranjeira, Carlos; Querido, AnaArt therapy entails a therapeutic relationship that allows the expression and exploration of mental and spiritual needs through art (Bell, 2011). It integrates artistic creation, making use of different artistic mediators (Martins, 2013). Through various forms of artistic expression, a person communicates and explores their feelings and intimacy (Lev, 2020). Creative development allows the individual to break forms of resistance, recognize their own capabilities, and feel greater self-esteem and wellbeing (Hu et al., 2021; Ryff, 2021). Exercising creativity enables a differentiated view of oneself and favors the encounter of alternative points of view regarding psychological and spiritual issues (Alvarenga et al., 2018). The aim is personal growth and contact with our sensitive world and emotional development. In the art-therapeutic process, the artistic experience through creation enriches the imaginary and contributes to self-knowledge, driving the elaboration of internal contents and personal transformation (Martins, 2013; Ettun et al., 2014). In the art-therapeutic setting, different artistic mediators facilitate creation, expression and communication, including plastic, musical, dramatic, body, literary, and playful expression. These constitute the technical and material basis for creation. Considering the particular symbolic, expressive, and creative characteristics of different resources and understanding the therapeutic potential of each resource and how they can meet individual needs is fundamental to effective Art Therapy. Nota: Extrato retirado da introdução do artigo.