João Miguel Alves Ferreira
Biographic Data
| ID | 9486363 |
|---|---|
| NAME | João Miguel Alves Ferreira |
| GIVEN NAMES | João Miguel Alves |
| FAMILY NAME | Ferreira |
| SIGNATURE | FERREIRA J M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Coimbra |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9905-0849 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Consciousness, Continuity and Responsibility
The intricate relationships between humans and animals have long shaped philosophical, cultural and scientific inquiry. This narrative review examines evolving conceptions of animal consciousness, agency and sentience within broader historical, ethical and epistemological contexts. Drawing on philosophy, ethology, neuroscience, psychology and animal studies, it critically engages debates on anthropocentrism, cognitive ethology, moral considerabil…
A systematic review of emerging technologies and their impact on adolescent well-being and religious identity
The rapid growth of emerging digital technologies is reshaping youth psychological well-being and religious identity in increasingly plural social contexts. This systematic review examines the impact of deepfakes, gaming, the metaverse, virtual reality, and chat applications on youth well-being, with particular attention to religion as both a protective factor and a target of digital harm. A PRISMA 2020-guided systematic review was conducted usin…
The Theory of Boredom as a Sign of Existential Disconnection—Alves Ferreira’s Theory of Subjective Anomie
This article proposes a conceptual reformulation of the phenomenon of boredom by carefully distinguishing ordinary situational or psychologically driven boredom from what is here termed existential boredom: a specific mode of disconnection in which the subject’s capacity to inhabit a meaningful horizon of possibilities becomes temporarily suspended. Rather than interpreting boredom as a mere lack of stimulation, momentary dissatisfaction, or simp…
European Researchers’ Night
European Researchers’ Night 2023 was developed at the National Museum of Natural History and Science of Lisbon, Portugal, with the motto “Science for Everyone (SCIEVER)—Inclusion and Sustainability”. The event promotes the relevance of science and research by focusing on the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability and inclusion and bridging the gap between scientists, students, and civil society. Our study aims to underst…
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The Theory of Boredom as a Sign of Existential Disconnection—Alves Ferreira’s Theory of Subjective Anomie
This article proposes a conceptual reformulation of the phenomenon of boredom by carefully distinguishing ordinary situational or psychologically driven boredom from what is here termed existential boredom: a specific mode of disconnection in which the subject’s capacity to inhabit a meaningful horizon of possibilities becomes temporarily suspended. Rather than interpreting boredom as a mere lack of stimulation, momentary dissatisfaction, or simp…
European Researchers’ Night
European Researchers’ Night 2023 was developed at the National Museum of Natural History and Science of Lisbon, Portugal, with the motto “Science for Everyone (SCIEVER)—Inclusion and Sustainability”. The event promotes the relevance of science and research by focusing on the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability and inclusion and bridging the gap between scientists, students, and civil society. Our study aims to underst…
Consciousness, Continuity and Responsibility
The intricate relationships between humans and animals have long shaped philosophical, cultural and scientific inquiry. This narrative review examines evolving conceptions of animal consciousness, agency and sentience within broader historical, ethical and epistemological contexts. Drawing on philosophy, ethology, neuroscience, psychology and animal studies, it critically engages debates on anthropocentrism, cognitive ethology, moral considerabil…
A systematic review of emerging technologies and their impact on adolescent well-being and religious identity
The rapid growth of emerging digital technologies is reshaping youth psychological well-being and religious identity in increasingly plural social contexts. This systematic review examines the impact of deepfakes, gaming, the metaverse, virtual reality, and chat applications on youth well-being, with particular attention to religion as both a protective factor and a target of digital harm. A PRISMA 2020-guided systematic review was conducted usin…
Embodied cognition (2 works) · Absurdity (1 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (1 works) · Boredom (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Consciousness (1 works) · Digital Storytelling and Education (1 works) · Disconnection (1 works) · Emerging technologies (1 works) · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics (1 works)