NEWS & EVENTS

Assessing social and emotional skills of children and youth in Portuguese is now easier

Nov 29, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Assessing social and emotional skills of children and youth in Portuguese is now easier

The survey on Social and Emotional skills for children and youth was adapted and validated for its Portuguese version.

Climate Change: How Residents in Coastal Regions Cope with Rising Sea Levels

Nov 23, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Climate Change: How Residents in Coastal Regions Cope with Rising Sea Levels

The study was conducted by Natacha Parreira and Carla Mouro.

Oct 16, 20231 min read

Science Communication

World Food Day 2023

On World Food Day (Oct. 16), we interviewed researcher Marília Prada about her research on Food Perception and Eating Behavior.

Is laughter truly the best medicine? Insights from a literature review

Aug 7, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Is laughter truly the best medicine? Insights from a literature review

A literature review conducted at CIS-Iscte suggests humor is associated with increased well-being.

Using Community Psychology to Improve the Prospects of European Rural Youth

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Using Community Psychology to Improve the Prospects of European Rural Youth

A new study offers a short guide on how community psychologists can contribute to improving the prospects of rural young people in Europe.

Study explored specific barriers to help-seeking behaviors in violence against men

Jul 11, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Study explored specific barriers to help-seeking behaviors in violence against men

The CIS research team warns about the need to raise awareness about intimate partner violence, especially against men.

Interactions with Caregivers Crucial for Managing Chronic Pain in Long-Term Care Residents

Jul 3, 20232 min read

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Interactions with Caregivers Crucial for Managing Chronic Pain in Long-Term Care Residents

Study explored the impact of caregiver communication on the well-being of long-term care residents living with chronic pain.

Past experiences shape communities’ responses to Renewable Energy Infrastructures

Jun 30, 20232 min read

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Past experiences shape communities’ responses to Renewable Energy Infrastructures

Research explores how communities’ responses to renewable energy are affected by local context, history, and the experience of time.

PhD Student from CIS-Iscte wins prize for scientific article

Jun 22, 20231 min read

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PhD Student from CIS-Iscte wins prize for scientific article

Inês Oliveira was awarded 5000€ for the article 'Sensing the body matters: Profiles of interoceptive sensibility in chronic pain adjustment'

May 16, 20236 min read

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International Day of Light

On the International Day of Light, we talked with Minh Thu Nguyen, a researcher working to achieve justice and inclusion in energy access.

May 15, 20231 min read

Science Communication

International Day of Families

On the International Day of Families 2023, we interviewed two researchers from CIS-Iscte working with Family Foster Care.

Economic inequalities are legitimized by the belief that people get what they deserve

Apr 13, 20233 min read

Science Communication

Economic inequalities are legitimized by the belief that people get what they deserve

Isabel Correia from CIS-Iscte contributed to a study on perceptions of justice and legitimation of economic inequalities in 27 countries.

Apr 10, 20231 min read

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Recent Publications

The most recent publications from our research team, March 2023.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Mar 31, 20233 min read

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International Transgender Day of Visibility

Research from CIS-Iscte helps to map research on transgender and gender diverse people in Portugal.

Connection found between two memory systems

Mar 27, 20233 min read

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Connection found between two memory systems

A PhD thesis developed at CIS-Iscte demonstrated the interdependence of two memory systems, usually considered independent.