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Tourism activity affects house price dynamics? Evidence for countries dependent on tourism
Publication . Cró, Susana; Martins, António Miguel; Martins, António
This study analyses the impact of tourism in house prices in eight tourism dependent countries in terms of exports for the period from 2000 to 2018. We employ a Vector-Error Correction Model (VECM) for the empirical estimation given that house prices, tourism activity and other determinants are cointegrated. The results indicate that tourism has a significant positive impact on house prices both in the short-run and in the long-run. The Granger causality tests show that tourism activity Granger-causes house prices in the eight countries analysed. These results have important practical and political implications. There is a delicate environment and social equilibrium in tourist destinations that it is necessary to ensure. If it is true that tourism has positive effects on the economy through job creation and economic growth it is also important to internalize the negative externalities caused by tourism, through the adoption of appropriate economic instruments and policies.
Narrative therapy as an innovative approach to anorexia nervosa treatment: a literature review
Publication . Santos, Petra José Pereira; Soares, Luísa; Faria, Ana Lúcia; Soares, Luísa; dos Santos Faria, Ana Lúcia
ABSTRACT Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by a morbid fear of gaining weight, excessive restriction of food and intense and exaggerated practice of physical exercise. There are two subtypes of anorexia: restrictive and purgative. Its prevalence is mainly in female adolescents aged 15 to 19 and entails multiple harmful physical, psychological, social, and emotional consequences. Anorexia is portrayed as a multifactorial disorder, requiring a biopsychosocial perspective and a multidisciplinary intervention to address all the affected areas of the individual. In this article, we approach the appliance of Narrative Therapy by White and Epston ((1989). Literate Means to Therapeutic Ends. Dulwich Centre Publications), which advocates that the psychotherapeutic treatment can be carried out together – psychologist, client and family – with the literature supporting it. Anorexia is an egosyntonic disorder associated with a high mortality rate. It should be noted that the cure for anorexia is not granted since there is an increased number of relapses and treatment dropouts. For this reason, an innovative approach like narrative therapy can be approached with promising results.
A diferença entre o treino e a competição para o treinador de futebol
Publication . Henriquez, José António de Freitas; Sousa, Duarte Filipe Jesus; Rodrigues, Ana José Aguiar
Esta dissertação explora, de forma aprofundada, as perceções dos Treinadores de Futebol acerca da influência do treino sobre o desempenho em competições. Recorreu-se a um questionário validado para a recolha de dados. A investigação realizou-se na Região Autónoma da Madeira com o objetivo de compreender a perspetiva que o Treinador de Futebol tem sobre o jogador, tanto em contexto de treino como de competição. Precedida por uma revisão bibliográfica, a pesquisa abrangeu aspetos determinantes, como o papel do Treinador, a importância da formação para treinadores, a relevância dos jogos reduzidos, o treino mental no Futebol, e a transição entre o contexto de treino e a competição. A construção e validação do questionário, com base no método de Delphi (De Freitas & Marques, 2018), permitiu uma análise sólida e precisa dos dados recolhidos. Os resultados mostraram que as dificuldades dos treinadores variam conforme sua experiência e formação. No treino, os principais desafios são a concentração, a tática e a técnica, enquanto a fadiga física foi pouco mencionada, especialmente por treinadores mais jovens. Em competição, os maiores obstáculos são a tomada de decisão sob pressão, com diferenças entre os treinadores jovens e os experientes em relação ao stress, foco e trabalho em equipa. Verificou-se que os fatores psicológicos e ambientais são cruciais para o desempenho dos jogadores, independentemente da formação dos treinadores. Treinadores mais qualificados (UEFA A e PRO) utilizam com mais frequência exercícios com adversários variados. Os jogos reduzidos foram amplamente reconhecidos como eficazes para fortalecer a resiliência mental, destacando-se pela intensidade e competitividade. Os resultados mostraram que os treinadores mais experientes relataram maiores dificuldades com a concentração e condição física dos jogadores, enquanto os de escalões superiores enfrentaram desafios relacionados com a tática e com a tomada de decisão. Essas conclusões permitem destacar a importância de estratégias de treino adaptadas às características individuais dos jogadores, evidenciando a necessidade de uma abordagem personalizada e integrada no Futebol contemporâneo.
YES, WE COPE: dyadic coping as a mediator between perceived relationship quality and emotional representation of COVID-19
Publication . Relvas, Ana Paula; Lacomba-Trejo, Laura; Portugal, Alda; Chiarolanza, Claudia; Major, Sofia; Rosa, Catarina; Sotero, Luciana; Randall, Ashley K.; Portugal, Alda
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about social changes that have impacted the functioning and dynamics of couples in a romantic relationship, arising from the overwhelming amount of added stress they have endured. Specifically, the divorce rate in Portugal has increased after lockdown, which underscores the adverse consequences of COVID-19 on couples. A lower quality of the couple’s relationship may worsen the emotional representation of COVID-19; however, the literature suggests that perceived partner dyadic coping responses have a great influence on adverse events. The aim of the present study was to assess the mediating role of partner coping in the association between relationship quality and emotional representation of COVID-19. We also sought to observe whether the length of the relationship moderates this association. Methods Participants (N=528) were adults living in Portugal (84.7% female) currently in a romantic relationship with their current partner for at least 1 year. Online data collection. Results We found that relationship quality predicted COVID-19 emotional representation, but this association was fully mediated by total dyadic coping. This association was especially significant in couples with a shorter length of time in the relationship. Conclusions We point out the importance of dyadic coping as a protective factor against emotional distress to cope with the ongoing stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These data suggest the need for relationship education programs that promote positive coping between partners.
Intracranial carotid occlusions
Publication . Pero, Guglielmo; Dória, Hugo Mota; Piano, Mariangela; Macera, Antonio; Quilici, Luca; Cervo, Amedeo; Martins, Hugo Filipe Mota Dória
Purpose Specific decisions made by neurointerventionists are often lost behind the data of large-scale trials, and many of these studies have taken place before the development of new techniques and devices. This study compares the stent-retriever assisted vacuum-locked extraction (SAVE) technique with a direct aspiration first pass (ADAPT), as well as the use of a balloon guide catheter (BGC), in intracranial internal carotid artery (IC-ICA) occlusions. Methods Observational and retrospective study from an Italian hospital, including patients who underwent thrombectomy for IC-ICA occlusion between 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2021. Results Out of 91 IC-ICA occlusions, the ADAPT was the first choice in 20 (22%) and the SAVE in 71 (78%). A BGC was used in 32 (35%) cases, always in conjunction with the SAVE technique. The use of SAVE technique without BGC was associated with the least risk of distal embolization (DE) in the territory occluded (44% vs. 75% when ADAPT technique was used; p= 0.03) and achieved first pass effect (FPE) more frequently (51% vs. 25%, p= 0.09). When the SAVE technique was used, BGC (BGC-SAVE) compared to no BGC (NoBGC-SAVE) was associated with a tendency for less DE (31% vs. 44%, p= 0.3), more FPE (63% vs. 51%, p= 0.5), the same median number of passes (1, p= 0.8) and similar groin-to-recanalization times (36.5 vs. 35.5min, p= 0.5), none of which reached statistical significance. Conclusion Our findings support the use of SAVE technique for IC-ICA occlusions; the added benefit of BGC compared to long sheaths was not remarkable in this sample.