Sónia Caridade
Biographic Data
| ID | 254786 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sónia Caridade |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sónia |
| FAMILY NAME | Caridade |
| SIGNATURE | CARIDADE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minho |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0387-7900 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 50 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 50 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Addressing Aggression in Intimate Partner Violence: Preliminary Findings from a Multimodal Intervention for Male Perpetrators
Research suggests that multimodal programs may support positive outcomes among perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), extending beyond recidivism reduction to improvements in emotional regulation and relationship skills. However, few studies have examined their impact on underlying factors associated with IPV perpetration, such as aggression. This study aims to explore the impact of the Promotion and Intervention Program with Batterers …
Predictive Validity of the YLS/CMI in a Sample of Portuguese Young Offenders
The Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) is a widely used risk assessment instrument that comprehensively assesses risk factors and criminogenic needs among young individuals. This study explores the association between YLS/CMI scores and subsequent recidivism among 608 Portuguese young offenders aged 12 to 18 years. The results support the predictive validity of the YLS/CMI in assessing recidivism among young offenders. The…
The Impact of Positive Childhood Experiences: A Systematic Review Focused on Children and Adolescents
Childhood and adolescence are crucial stages of life, characterized by significant changes that profoundly influence overall development. While positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help mitigate the effects of adverse events during these formative years, they have not been as thoroughly researched. Then, this systematic review aims to address this gap by organizing the existing literature on PCEs and examining their impact on both positive a…
Outcomes of the Therapeutic Relationship in Treating Individuals Who Have Committed Crimes: A Systematic Review
Several studies suggest that the quality of the therapeutic relationship (TR) between the patient and their therapist plays a significant role in predicting the outcomes of various forms of psychotherapy. However, it remains unclear whether the TR also influences the outcomes of treatment programs for justice-involved populations. Therefore, this systematic review aims to identify the impact of the TR on treatment outcomes with justice-involved i…
The Effectiveness of Intervention with Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators: An Umbrella Review
Purpose To advance knowledge on effective interventions for intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators, it is essential to synthesize evidence from meta-analyses evaluating the effectiveness of perpetrator intervention programs (PIPs). Thus, this umbrella review aims to fill this gap. A thorough search across databases such as B-On, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Scielo, identified 11 meta-analyses that met the inclusion criteria…
Mental Health on Victims of Non-consensual Intimate Image-sharing: A Scoping Review
Non-consensual intimate image-sharing (NCII) is a type of victimization that has emerged as a pervasive issue affecting millions globally. Studies reveal alarming statistics, with several individuals experiencing or being at risk of NCII victimization. NCII predominantly targets women, and the psychological consequences on victims can be severe, leading to emotional distress, social ostracization, and challenges in intimate relationships, decreas…
Promoting personal and social skills in youth with disruptive behaviors: A systematic review of tertiary programs
Disruptive behavior in youth (i.e., persistent oppositional, aggressive, or delinquent conduct) predicts harm to self and others, as well as long-term social exclusion. Tertiary, skill-oriented programs aim to prevent the escalation of these behaviors and strengthen personal and social skills. However, an up-to-date, comprehensive synthesis of their effectiveness is still lacking. In accordance with PRISMA 2020, we searched Web of Science, Scopus…
Percepções E Atitudes De Adolescentes Escolares Acerca Da Violência No Namoro
Objetivou-se identificar percepções e atitudes acerca da violência no namoro de adolescentes escolares. Estudo descritivo, exploratório e qualitativo desenvolvido com 502 participantes que preencheram questionário sobre relações afetivas e violência no namoro. Realizou-se a análise do material através do software NVivo. Os resultados indicam que os adolescentes reconhecem situações de violência, contudo toleram a prática de comportamentos abusivo…
Beyond Recidivism: A Systematic Review Exploring Comprehensive Criteria for Successful Reintegration After Prison Release
Individuals who have served prison sentences face challenges in reintegrating into society, with recidivism often used as the primary indicator of reintegration success. This systematic review analyzed 38 studies with adult participants who had served a sentence or were in the last year of prison, identifying criteria for successful reintegration after release and risk and protective factors. Success factors cover intrapersonal (health, drug abst…
The Effectiveness of Psychological Intervention for Women Who Committed Child Sexual Abuse: An Empty Systematic Review
The topic of sex offenses committed by women has received relatively little attention until recent decades. The scarcity of research in this domain underscores the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding and effective interventions. Women who committed child sexual abuse (CSA) exhibit a distinct psychological profile compared to men, requiring specific intervention programs. The current systematic review has two aims: the primary aim i…
Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Although positive childhood experiences (PCEs) may serve as protective factors against the negative consequences of childhood adversity, they have been less extensively studied. However, more recently, there has been a growing interest in understanding the role of these experiences. This systematic review aims to address this research gap by systematizing the existing literature on PCEs and examining their relationship with both positive and nega…
The Effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Interventions With Individuals Who Perpetrated Crimes: A Systematic Review
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is disproportionately prevalent among individuals who have committed crimes compared to the general population. Simultaneously, PTSD is associated with several adverse outcomes, including increased risk of suicidality in prison, poorer treatment outcomes, and higher rates of recidivism. This review seeks to systematize trauma-focused therapies for adult justice-involved populations. It examines their effectiv…
Measuring Cyber Interpersonal Violence in Adolescents: Development and Validation of the CyIvia Instrument
Background: The growing prevalence of cyber interpersonal violence (CIV) among adolescents necessitates tools to assess its dimensions: victimization, perpetration, and bystander roles. This study develops and validates the “Cyber Interpersonal Violence Instrument for Adolescents” (CyIVIA). Method: CyIVIA’s development involved 253 adolescents, comprising 146 boys and 107 girls, aged between 11 and 16 years, from northern Portugal. The 40-item Li…
Sexual Exploitation: Professionals’ and Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Prevention, Assistance, and Protection for Victims in Portugal
Sexual exploitation is a pervasive issue affecting individuals globally, characterized by the abuse of vulnerability, power, or trust for sexual purposes. This study aims to explore the perceptions of professionals and stakeholders in Portugal regarding the prevention, assistance, and protection of victims of sexual exploitation. Employing a qualitative research approach, four online focus groups were conducted with 17 participants from various p…
Understanding Intimate Partner Femicide and Attempted Intimate Partner Femicide During and After Covid-19: A Comprehensive Strain-Based Approach
Intimate partner femicide (IPF) and attempted intimate partner femicide (AIPF) are severe forms of violence and global phenomena occurring in all societies worldwide. However, explaining IPF and AIPF is a complex and challenging endeavor. This article delves into the evolution of IPF and AIPF in Portugal during and after COVID-19, seeking to comprehend the underlying explanatory factors through a comprehensive strain-based approach. IPF rates dur…
Longitudinal predictors of online dating aggression: Similarities and differences between control and intrusiveness
Technological advances have led to dating aggression being perpetrated online, with online control and online intrusiveness (repeated attempts to gain access to one’s partner after an argument) being two of the most prevalent forms. Previous studies have made headway in terms of identifying the correlates of online control, but longitudinal studies are still scarce. Furthermore, the predictors of online intrusiveness are yet unknown. The present …
The Effectiveness of Intervention Programs for Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence with Substance Abuse and/or Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review
Despite the high prevalence and severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration among men with mental health (MH) problems and substance use (SU), there is limited evidence on the most effective ways to reduce IPV within these groups. Hence, the present systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions for male IPV perpetrators with MH issues and SU problems. Five databases (B-On, Pubmed PsycInfo, Scienc…
Intervention Program Dropout Among Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: A Meta-Analysis of Correlated Variables
Dropout in perpetrator intervention programs (PIPs) is extensively documented in the literature, yet findings across various studies exhibit global inconsistency. This meta-analysis aimed to identify dropout rates among individuals attending PIPs and examine sociodemographic, violence-related, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and external variables related to dropout. A search was conducted across six databases, encompassing studies published betwee…
Recruitment, Affiliation, and Disengagement Among Men in Terrorist Organizations: A Systematic Review
Recruitment, affiliation, and disengagement in the context of terrorist groups remain underexplored in a comprehensive, integrated manner. This systematic review is a pioneering effort to address this gap by synthesizing existing knowledge, aiming to analyze the entire trajectory of individuals within terrorist organizations—from recruitment to disengagement—thereby providing a foundation for guiding future research. Conducted through meticulous …
Resilience and hopelessness mediate the relationship between benevolent childhood experiences and life satisfaction: Evidence from a cross-cultural study
Despite differences between countries, BCEs are important predictors of adult well-being in all three countries and should be monitored along with ACE. Further, resilience seems to have an important role in lowering the negative consequences of lower BCEs and feelings of hopelessness, pointing to the need to strengthen psychological resilience among adults
Cyber Interpersonal Violence: Adolescent Perspectives and Digital Practices
Parents play a crucial role in mitigating CIV as well as bystanders. Future programs should promote healthy relationships, raise CIV awareness, involve stakeholders, guide parents, integrate perpetrators into programs, and foster effective networking
Criminal Lifestyle Among Women Who Committed Crimes: The Role of Psychopathy
Research on women who committed crimes has not followed the same developments of males who committed crimes. The study of psychopathy and criminal lifestyle in female populations is one of the main gaps. This study aimed to better understand the construct of psychopathy among women who committed crimes, analyzing its relationship with criminal lifestyle. Sixty-three incarcerated women convicted of different crimes participated in this study. Psyc…
Psychosocial profiles of college students: Chemical and Behavioural addictions
School climate and students’ disruptive behavior: Perceptions of school professionals
Motivational Interview Techniques and the Effectiveness of Intervention Programs With Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is widely recognized as a severe public health issue. Perpetrators’ Intervention Programs (PIPs) have been essential to prevent recidivism, and the incorporation of Motivational Interview Techniques (MIT) has shown to be an added value in this area. Objective: The present systematic review aims to analyze the incorporation of MIT (i.e., pre-treatment, isolated treatment, and conjoined with PIPs) in interventions wi…
Violence in Juvenile Dating Relationships Self-Reported Prevalence and Attitudes in a Portuguese Sample
Predicting Frequent and Feared Crime Typologies: Individual and Social/Environmental Variables, and Incivilities
The lack of organisation in urban spaces plays a decisive role in the level of integration, communication and social bonds of the residents, impacting the citizens’ feelings of trust and security. Different personal variables and contextual characteristics have been associated with the fear of crime (FOC). The main objective of this study is to analyse how individual and social/environmental variables, and incivilities, predict crime against peop…
Stay or Leave Abusive Dating Relationships: Portuguese Victims' Reasons and Barriers
The decision to stay or leave an abusive relationship is multifactorial and frequently involves a cyclic process involving several phases. This article presents a qualitative analysis regarding the reasons and barriers to stay or leave an abusive dating relationship, as well as the challenges that it implies. A semi-structured, in-depth interview was used to collect data from thirteen dating victims, aged 17-30 years and mainly female (n = 12). T…
Violence against Women during the Covid-19 Pandemic: From Children to the Elderly
Women of all ages can be exposed to violence both within and outside of the home, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze violence against women (VAW) before and during the first year of the pandemic in Portugal. Crimes perpetrated against female victims from 17 years old and younger to 65 years old and older were analyzed by comparing requests for help in 2019 and 2020. A total of 12,045 reques…
Criminal Lifestyle Among Women Who Committed Crimes: The Role of Psychopathy
Research on women who committed crimes has not followed the same developments of males who committed crimes. The study of psychopathy and criminal lifestyle in female populations is one of the main gaps. This study aimed to better understand the construct of psychopathy among women who committed crimes, analyzing its relationship with criminal lifestyle. Sixty-three incarcerated women convicted of different crimes participated in this study. Psyc…
The Influence of Bidirectional Intimate Partner Violence on the Parent-child Relationship
Remote support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence during the Covid-19 pandemic
Purpose This paper aims to characterize the type of support provided to victims of violence against women and domestic violence (VAWDV) during the first lockdown, assessing the training of professionals to use remote support (RS). Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study involves a sample of 196 support professionals, mainly women (91.8%) and who integrate the Portuguese National Support Network for victims of domestic violence (NSN…
School Personnel Perception of Parental Involvement and Students’ Behavior Problems: Practical Implications
School is a privileged context to prevent specific behavior problems. Parental involvement in school activities is crucial to promote social functioning. This study aimed to access the Portuguese school personnel perception of parental involvement and students’ behavior problems. A study with 333 school personnel, aged between 29 and 66 ( M = 50.84, SD = 7.54), was developed. School personnel’s participants rated parental involvement as low and n…
Violence in Juvenile Dating Relationships Self-Reported Prevalence and Attitudes in a Portuguese Sample
Práticas de prevenção da violência nas relações de intimidade juvenil: Orientações gerais
A prevenção da violência nas relações de intimidade juvenil foi, durante muito tempo, negligenciada no âmbito da intervenção e investigação sobre este tema. Todavia e não obstante o adiamento na proliferação destes esforços, o quadro científico internacional apresenta-nos hoje programas de prevenção exemplares, dirigidos à população juvenil, numa óptica de prevenção primária do problema, e com resultados muito promissores. Com este artigo, preten…
Violência na intimidade juvenil: Da vitimação à perpetração
A investigação internacional na área da violência nas relações íntimas juvenis tem experimentado um crescimento exponencial, sobretudo nas últimas duas décadas. Também em Portugal começam a surgir alguns estudos a este nível. Este artigo pretende constituir uma revisão da literatura sobre o tema, em que se procura destacar os indicadores de prevalência deste tipo de abuso nos jovens, em termos de vitimização e perpetração, dando especial enfoque …
Violência nas relações juvenis de intimidade: Uma revisão da teoria, da investigação e da prática
A investigação sobre a violência nas relações de intimidade começou por privilegiar o casamento enquanto principal objeto de estudo, negligenciando-se as relações de namoro e ocasionais e as relações homossexuais. Não obstante este tardio interesse pelo estudo da violência nas relações íntimas juvenis, temos assistido, progressivamente, a uma multiplicação dos estudos nesta área. É neste contexto que surge o projeto "Violência nas relações juveni…
Violência sexual no namoro: Relevância Da Prevenção
Este artigo representa uma revisão da investigação sobre a violência sexual ocorrida no contexto das relações de namoro. Para esta revisão foi efectuada uma pesquisa sistemática nas revistas publicadas entre 1985 e 2006 nas bases de dados PsyARTICLES, PsyINFO1887, Sociology: A SAGE Full-Text Collection, EBSCO-HOST: Research Databases e IBSS - International Bibliography of the Social Science, para além da análise de livros publicados no mesmo perí…
Avaliação Psicológica de Jovens com Comportamentos Desviantes
A avaliação psicológica constitui sempre um processo complexo e que deve atender às especificidades inerentes ao indivíduo, ao grupo ou à comunidade. Assim, não se verificam exceções no que respeita às populações com exteriorização de condutas desviantes e, dentro deste grupo muito alargado, devem ainda ser consideradas as especificidades subjacentes ao tipo de comportamento e ao contexto da sua manifestação. Propomos um plano/roteiro de avaliaçã…
Vitimização múltipla feminina ao longo da vida: Estratégias de coping
Estudos da área de Psicologia indicam a existência de uma correlação entre vitimização múltipla e maior complexidade na sintomatologia. Contudo, há mulheres expostas à adversidade cumulativa que não desenvolvem problemas de ajustamento psicológico. Este estudo procurou identificar as estratégias de coping pelas quais as mulheres, com e sem sintomatologia depressiva, lidam com a vitimização múltipla que sofreram ao longo da vida. Para tal, recorre…
Considerações éticas na investigação com vítimas de violência e de crime
A investigação vitimológica é fundamental para o desenvolvimento de políticas que possam promover a segurança e o equilíbrio emocional das vítimas. Na produção deste conhecimento científico colocam-se inúmeros preceitos éticos que devem ser devidamente salvaguardados sob pena de se poder promover uma revitimação. A experienciação de uma situação de vitimação poderá ter efeitos muito nefastos, podendo interferir com a capacidade das vítimas para d…
Segurança e vitimação entre estudantes universitários na cidade do Porto
Apresenta-se um estudo exploratório com 307 estudantes de instituições de ensino superior do Porto. Os participantes de ambos os sexos, com idades entre os 18 e os 48 anos (M = 23; DP = 5.6) responderam a um questionário de diagnóstico local de segurança, a fim de captar as perceções sobre o crime e a vitimação na área, os sentimentos de segurança e as conceções sobre a atuação policial. Os resultados apontam para uma perceção geral de segurança,…
Cyber dating abuse (CDA): Evidence from a systematic review
Versão portuguesa do Cyber Dating Abuse Questionaire (CDAQ) – Questionário sobre Ciberabuso no Namoro (CibAN): Adaptação e propriedades psicométricas
Algumas manifestações de violência no namoro ocorrem através do uso das novas tecnologias, pelo que importa investigar esta tipologia de abuso apelidada internacionalmente de cyber dating abuse. O presente estudo procurou traduzir e adaptar, para a população portuguesa, o Cyber Dating Abuse Questionaire (CDAQ; Borrajo, Gámez-Guadix, Pereda, & Calvete, 2015), estudando as suas propriedades psicométricas. A versão portuguesa foi administrada a uma …
Youth cyber dating abuse: A meta-analysis of risk and protective factors
Cyber Dating Abuse (CDA) has been identified as a prevalent and negative experience for youth, which highlights the need to identify the factors associated with the occurrence of this phenomenon. Thus, this meta-analysis aims to determine the factors associated with youth CDA perpetration and victimization, identifying which of the factors present the strongest risk and protective effects. We identified 16 studies and 17 independent samples, incl…
Risk factors for antisocial behavior in children: Comparison between boys and girls
Recognizing the importance of assessing the risk of antisocial behavior, this study aimed to characterize the risk factors for the occurrence of antisocial behavior, seeking to understand if there are differences between boys and girls. Eighty-five cases of children referred by the promotion and protection system due to the display of antisocial behaviors were reviewed. A total of 65 were boys and 20 were girls, aged between six and eleven years.…
Stay or Leave Abusive Dating Relationships: Portuguese Victims' Reasons and Barriers
The decision to stay or leave an abusive relationship is multifactorial and frequently involves a cyclic process involving several phases. This article presents a qualitative analysis regarding the reasons and barriers to stay or leave an abusive dating relationship, as well as the challenges that it implies. A semi-structured, in-depth interview was used to collect data from thirteen dating victims, aged 17-30 years and mainly female (n = 12). T…
Associations between Cues of Sexual Desire and Sexual Attitudes in Portuguese Women
Sexuality is defined as a multidimensional experience that involves genital, mental, and bodily components. It is also assumed as a basic condition inherent to the human existence that encourages the search for love, intimacy, sex, and proximity to others. The main objective of this study is to assess the relationship between cues of sexual desire and sexual attitudes in Portuguese women. This is a cross-sectional study with 804 Portuguese women …
Remote support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence during the Covid-19 pandemic
Purpose This paper aims to characterize the type of support provided to victims of violence against women and domestic violence (VAWDV) during the first lockdown, assessing the training of professionals to use remote support (RS). Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study involves a sample of 196 support professionals, mainly women (91.8%) and who integrate the Portuguese National Support Network for victims of domestic violence (NSN…
School Personnel Perception of Parental Involvement and Students’ Behavior Problems: Practical Implications
School is a privileged context to prevent specific behavior problems. Parental involvement in school activities is crucial to promote social functioning. This study aimed to access the Portuguese school personnel perception of parental involvement and students’ behavior problems. A study with 333 school personnel, aged between 29 and 66 ( M = 50.84, SD = 7.54), was developed. School personnel’s participants rated parental involvement as low and n…
Mapping the Cyber Interpersonal Violence among Young Populations: A Scoping Review
The increase in digital practices and networking has introduced important changes to social interactions. The extensive use of technology among young people has allowed for cyber communication, which has numerous benefits but can also trigger violence in relationships. Interpersonal violence affecting young people is becoming more widely recognized as a public health issue. The aim of this scoping review is to map and systematize the published ac…
Psychosocial risks factors among victim support workers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A study with the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire
These findings give important insights into the areas that must be enhanced in this context involving VSW. Additionally, the results highlight the relevance of encouraging a healthy and supportive work environment, preventing and promoting the health and well-being of VSW, particularly when considering the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Predicting Frequent and Feared Crime Typologies: Individual and Social/Environmental Variables, and Incivilities
The lack of organisation in urban spaces plays a decisive role in the level of integration, communication and social bonds of the residents, impacting the citizens’ feelings of trust and security. Different personal variables and contextual characteristics have been associated with the fear of crime (FOC). The main objective of this study is to analyse how individual and social/environmental variables, and incivilities, predict crime against peop…
Psychosocial profiles of college students: Chemical and Behavioural addictions
School climate and students’ disruptive behavior: Perceptions of school professionals
Motivational Interview Techniques and the Effectiveness of Intervention Programs With Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is widely recognized as a severe public health issue. Perpetrators’ Intervention Programs (PIPs) have been essential to prevent recidivism, and the incorporation of Motivational Interview Techniques (MIT) has shown to be an added value in this area. Objective: The present systematic review aims to analyze the incorporation of MIT (i.e., pre-treatment, isolated treatment, and conjoined with PIPs) in interventions wi…
The impact of imprisonment on individuals’ mental health and society reintegration: Study protocol
This study intends to have a meaningful impact on the understanding of imprisonment effects, giving important clues for developing and implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies to address prisoners' and ex-prisoners' mental health and improve their ability to successfully reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism
Dating Conflict-Resolution Tactics and Exposure to Family Violence: University Students’ Experiences
An increasing prevalence of abusive dynamics in intimate relationships among young people has been reported in recent data. The purposes of this study are to outline the conflict-resolution strategies used in dating relationships, to describe the exposure to violent dynamics in the family of origin, and to analyse the correlation between conflict-resolution tactics in dating and exposure to family violence. This quantitative/cross-sectional study…
Psychology (31 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (23 works) · Poison control (17 works) · Medicine (16 works) · Social Psychology (16 works) · Clinical Psychology (13 works) · Psychiatry (13 works) · Suicide prevention (12 works) · Developmental psychology (11 works) · Domestic violence (10 works)