Optimism and fear of COVID-19 in higher education students: the mediating role of general anxiety.

Higher education students have faced several changes in their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the effect of dispositional optimism in students' fear of COVID-19 and to test the mediating role of general anxiety in the relationship between optimism and fear. Using an online survey, data were collected during the second wave of the pandemic in Portugal. The sample included 312 higher education students (76% females) aged 18-25 years old, who completed measures of dispositional optimism, general anxiety and fear of COVID-19. The results showed that higher optimism and lower general anxiety reduce fear of COVID-19. Moreover, the link between optimism and fear is fully mediated by general anxiety, showing that optimism reduces fear of COVID-19 indirectly through the reduction of students' anxiety. The role of optimism, anxiety and fear in higher education students is discussed and topics for further research are presented.

Ongoing Bidirectional Feedback between Planning and Assessment in Educational Contexts: A Narrative Review.

Quality in education is one of the 17 goals in the United Nations' sustainable agenda for 2030, presupposing careful planning and assessment of learning. Traditional planning in sports education (either in training or school settings) largely adopts pre-determined learning sequences and temporal milestones that, in theory, enhance the learning process. However, learning is a context-dependent, non-linear process with considerable intra- and interindividual variability, whereby planning and assessment should also be non-linear. In this narrative review, the main findings suggest that the specific teaching or training contents and their relative (i.e., ordering or sequencing) and absolute timing (i.e., the specific time point where certain learning or adaptations are expected) should vary depending on the learners and the context. In a process-oriented perspective, this requires flexible planning and the establishment of ongoing bidirectional links between planning and assessment. In this framework, assessment should be a flexible, evolving, and daily pedagogical tool instead of a set of formal checkpoints. We further explored how planning and assessment could be linked to provide an ongoing feedback loop that respects the individuality of each learner and its context, and therefore hope this review helps bring about a change in current planning and assessment paradigms in sports education.

Flexible Training Planning Coupled with Flexible Assessment: A 12-Week Randomized Feasibility Study in a Youth Female Volleyball Team.

According to the Quality Education and Gender Equality ambitions established at the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, we aimed to test the feasibility of a flexible planning and assessment process, using ongoing, bidirectional feedback between planning and assessment. Eighteen players (11.5 ± 0.5 years of age) from a U13 female volleyball team were randomized into an experimental group (in which the plan could be changed daily) or a contrast group (pre-defined planning, adjusted monthly). The pedagogical intervention lasted three months. Besides ongoing daily assessments from the training practices, the Game Performance Assessment Instrument was adopted as a starting point for the weekly assessments in 4 vs. 4 game-forms (i.e., the instrument was modified monthly based on feedback from the training process). Information from daily and weekly formal assessment was used in the planning of the experimental group, and monthly in the contrast group. Data suggested that pre-established and strict planning (even updated monthly) failed to fit current learner needs. Over 12 weeks, the pre-established planning suffered regular modifications in the experimental group, and the assessment tool changed monthly. In conclusion, both planning and assessment should be open and flexible to exchange information mutually, and support the design of tailor-made learning environments.

Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction: An Empirical Study in a Population of Senior Citizens.

Objective: The specialised literature indicates that the two key aspects in active ageing are performing physical activity and life satisfaction. Regarding physical activity, this not only improves physical aspects of senior citizens, but also has a positive impact on mental well-being and satisfaction with one's own life. The aim is to demonstrate the relationship between these two variables to explain healthy ageing. Method: In a sample of 300 senior citizen subjects, the influence of various sociodemographic variables (age, sex, institutionalisation, and level of education) on the performance of physical activity and life satisfaction, is analysed. The research design is a non-experimental study with two unique cross-sectional and correlational measurement groups. Results: An analysis of the results indicates that people with a higher level of education present differences in physical and motivational reserves. Furthermore, age and institutionalisation have an impact on physical reserves. Analysis using structural equation models allows key relationships between the variables analysed to be predicted, which can guide the implementation of active ageing. Conclusion: Motivational reserves affect healthy cognitive ageing through their positive impact on cognitive and physical reserves.

Perceived Emotional Intelligence: what is its influence in Subjective Well-Being? / Inteligência Emocional Percebida: qual a sua influência no Bem-Estar Subjetivo? / Inteligencia Emocional Percibida: ¿cuál es su influencia en el bienestar subjetivo?

In this article we propose to explore the Perceived Emotional Intelligence influence in Subjective Well-Being. To do so, we carry out a quantitative, transversal study adopting a descriptive approach and inter-subject correlational design. The sample is formed of n = 1377 Portuguese and Brazilian participants, between 18 and 81 years of age, of whom 57.8% identified themselves as female and 42.1% as male, 44.4% were Portuguese and 54.9% were Brazilian. In terms of education 38,1% had a post-graduate/master, 33,2% had a first degree/diploma, 14.9% had up to 12 years of schooling and 13.8% had a Ph.D./post-Ph.D. Participants answered the Assessing Emotions Scale and the Reduced Version of the Portuguese Scale of Positive and Negative Affect. There are differences in many dimensions of PEI, according to socio-demographic characteristics and high perception of the competences forming EI is associated with SWB and has a great effect on predicting the variance of Positive Affect.

Este artigo propõe explorar a influência da Inteligência Emocional Percebida no Bem-Estar Subjetivo. Para tal, executa-se um estudo quantitativo, transversal, descritivo com design correlacional intersujeitos. A amostra é constituída por n = 1377 participantes entre 18 e 81 anos, dos quais 57,8% se identificaram com o género feminino e 42,1% com masculino, 44,4% eram portugueses e 54,9% eram brasileiros. Em termos de educação, 38,1% tinham pós-graduação/mestrado, 33,2% tinham licenciatura/bacharelato, 14,9% tinham até 12 anos de escolaridade e 13,8% tinham doutoramento/pós-doutoramento. Os participantes responderam à Escala de Avaliação de Emoções e à Versão Reduzida da Escala Portuguesa de Afeto Positivo e Negativo. Encontraram-se diferenças ao nível de grande parte das dimensões da Inteligência Emocional Percebida, em função de caraterísticas sociodemográficas e concluiu-se que uma elevada perceção das competências que enformam a Inteligência Emocional está associada com o BES e produz um grande efeito na predição da variância do Afeto Positivo.

Este artículo, propone explorar la influencia de la Inteligencia Emocional Percibida en el Bienestar Subjetivo. Se realiza un estudio cuantitativo y transversal descriptivo con diseño correlacional intersujetos. La muestra está formada por n = 1377 participantes entre 18 y 81 años,de los cuales el 57,8% se identificaron como mujeres y 42.1% como hombres. En cuanto a la nacionalidad, 44,4% eran portugueses y 54,9% eran brasileños. En términos de educación, 38,1% tenía un postgrado/máster, 33,2% tenía un primer grado/diploma, 14,9% tenía hasta 12 años de escolaridad y 13,8% tenía un PhD./post-PhD. Los participantes respondieron a la Escala de Evaluación de las Emociones y a la Versión Reducida de la Escala Portuguesa de Afecto Positivo y Negativo. Se encontraron diferencias en la mayoría de las dimensiones de la Inteligencia Emocional Percibida de acuerdo con las características sociodemográficas. Se concluyó que una alta Inteligencia Emocional Percibida está asociada con el Bienestar Subjetivo y tiene un gran efecto en la predicción del Afecto Positivo.

Qualidade do sono e funcionamento sexual em adultos saudáveis / Sleep quality and sexual functioning in healthy adults

INTRODUÇÃO: Não existem investigações científicas suficientes, sobretudo com população normativa, que evidenciem a associação entre a qualidade do sono e o funcionamento sexual. MÉTODO: Participaram deste estudo 945 indivíduos saudáveis, 62% mulheres, 38% homens, média de 34,27 anos (desvio‐padrão=15,82), que preencheram um questionário sociodemográfico, a versão portuguesa do Questionário de Sono de Oviedo e a versão portuguesa do Questionário de Funcionamento Sexual do Massachusetts General Health Hospital. RESULTADOS: Verificaram‐se níveis moderados de satisfação subjetiva com o sono e níveis baixos de insónia e hipersónia. No entanto, as mulheres sofrem mais deste tipo de perturbações do sono. A satisfação subjetiva com qualidade do sono está positivamente correlacionada com o funcionamento sexual geral e todas as suas respetivas dimensões e a insónia está negativamente correlacionada com o funcionamento sexual e todas as suas respetivas dimensões. Da submissão dos itens à análise de regressão linear, testou‐se o modelo de predição do funcionamento sexual geral em função das variáveis da qualidade do sono, tendo‐se obtido um modelo estatisticamente significativo (p < 0,001), sendo que as variáveis em questão explicam 7% do funcionamento sexual geral, com valores β para a satisfação subjetiva com o sono de 0,189 e para a insónia de ‐0,140. DISCUSSÃO: Com base nos resultados obtidos, é possível comprovar que quanto maior a qualidade do sono, maior é o funcionamento sexual e que o mesmo é influenciado negativamente sobretudo pela insónia

INTRODUCTION: There are not enough scientific investigations, especially with a normative population, that show the association between sleep quality and sexual functioning. METHOD: 945 healthy individuals, 62% female, 38% male, mean age 34.27 years (standard deviation=15.82), who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Portuguese version of the Oviedo Sleep Questionnaire and the Portuguese version of the Massachusetts General Health Hospital‐Sexual Functioning Questionnaire entered this study. RESULTS: Moderate levels of subjective satisfaction with sleep and low levels of insomnia and hypersomnia were observed. However, women suffer more from these forms of sleep disorders. Subjective satisfaction with sleep quality is positively correlated with overall sexual functioning and all of its dimensions, and insomnia is negatively correlated with sexual functioning and all of its dimensions. From the linear regression analysis, the model of prediction of general sexual functioning was tested according to sleep quality variables, and a statistically significant model was obtained (p <0.001), with the variables in question explaining 7% of general sexual functioning, with β values ??for subjective satisfaction with sleep of 0.189 and for insomnia of ‐0.140. DISCUSSION: Based on the results obtained, it is possible to demonstrate that the higher the quality of sleep, the greater the sexual functioning, and that it is negatively influenced mainly by insomnia

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Perceived emotional intelligence assessment - the Portuguese validation of Schutte's Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS-P) / Avaliação da inteligência emocional percebida - validação portuguesa da Escala de Inteligência Emocional de Schutte (EIES-P) / Evaluación de la inteligencia emocional percibida - versión portuguesa de la Escala de Inteligencia Emocional de Schutte (EIES-P)

The aim of this study was to expand the (perceived) emotional intelligence scientific assessment domain and to validate the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS) with Portuguese speaking adults. The research sample was composed of 2,380 subjects, all Portuguese speakers, with a mean age of 34.91 years. The factorial validity analysis produced four factors, similar to the international reference studies with this scale, which explained 45.56% of the total variance. In accordance with the theoretical and instrumental background, the four factors were named: Recognition of others' emotions; Recognition and communication of one's own emotions; Management of one's own emotions and Use of emotions. The adapted instrument presented valid psychometric characteristics for the assessment of perceived emotional intelligence, suggesting that the Portuguese version of the SEIS maintains the content validity and a regular structure, when compared to previously adapted and explored versions.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi expandir o domínio de avaliação científica da inteligência emocional (percebida) e validar a Escala de Inteligência Emocional de Schutte (SEIS) para adultos falantes de língua portuguesa. A amostra pesquisada foi formada por 2.380 indivíduos, todos falantes de português, com idade média de 34,91 anos. A análise da validade fatorial mostrou quatro fatores, semelhante aos estudos internacionais de referência com essa escala, que explicaram 45,56% da variância total. Em consonância com os antecedentes teóricos e instrumentais, os quatro fatores foram denominados: Reconhecimento das emoções dos outros; Reconhecimento e comunicação de suas próprias emoções; Gerenciamento de suas próprias emoções e Uso de emoções. O instrumento adaptado demonstrou características psicométricas válidas para avaliação da inteligência emocional percebida, sugerindo que a versão em português da SEIS mantém a validade do conteúdo e uma estrutura regular, em comparação com versões previamente adaptadas e exploradas.(AU)

El objetivo de este artículo fue expandir el dominio de evaluación científica de la inteligencia emocional (percibida) y validar la Escala de Inteligencia Emocional de Schutte (SEIS) para adultos hablantes de lengua portuguesa. La muestra investigada fue formada por 2380 individuos con una edad media de 34.91 años. El análisis de la validez factorial presentó cuatro factores, equiparable a los estudios internacionales de referencia con esta escala, que resultó el 45.56% de la varianza total. En conformidad con los antecedentes teóricos e instrumentales, los cuatro factores fueron denominados: Percepción emocional de los demás; Reconocimiento y comunicación de sus propias emociones; Gestión de sus propias emociones; y Utilización de emociones. El instrumento adaptado mostró características psicométricas válidas para evaluar la inteligencia emocional percibida, sugiriendo que la versión en portugués de la SEIS mantiene la validez del contenido y una estructura regular, en comparación con versiones previamente adaptadas y exploradas.(AU)

[Sleep quality and sexual functioning in healthy adults]. / Qualidade do sono e funcionamento sexual em adultos saudáveis.

INTRODUCTION: There are not enough scientific investigations, especially with a normative population, that show the association between sleep quality and sexual functioning. METHOD: 945 healthy individuals, 62% female, 38% male, mean age 34.27 years (standard deviation=15.82), who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Portuguese version of the Oviedo Sleep Questionnaire and the Portuguese version of the Massachusetts General Health Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire entered this study. RESULTS: Moderate levels of subjective satisfaction with sleep and low levels of insomnia and hypersomnia were observed. However, women suffer more from these forms of sleep disorders. Subjective satisfaction with sleep quality is positively correlated with overall sexual functioning and all of its dimensions, and insomnia is negatively correlated with sexual functioning and all of its dimensions. From the linear regression analysis, the model of prediction of general sexual functioning was tested according to sleep quality variables, and a statistically significant model was obtained (p <0.001), with the variables in question explaining 7% of general sexual functioning, with ß values ??for subjective satisfaction with sleep of 0.189 and for insomnia of -0.140. DISCUSSION: Based on the results obtained, it is possible to demonstrate that the higher the quality of sleep, the greater the sexual functioning, and that it is negatively influenced mainly by insomnia.

Affirmative Competence and Practices of Mental Health Professionals with LGB clients: An Ibero-American Study.

There are not many studies about affirmative competence and practices among mental health professionals working with Lesbian, Gay, and/or Bisexual (LGB) clients. Thus, the objectives of this research are to assess the levels of affirmative competence and practices of professionals in Ibero-American countries. The sample consists of 630 mental health professionals from various countries whose ages range from 22 to 75 years old, with a mean age of 41.46 years. The study utilizes the following measures: a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale, and the Affirmative Practice Questionnaire. Results show that mental health professionals who present higher levels of Affirmative Competence are those who have higher levels of education and training on LGBT topics, show left-wing political affiliations, self-identify as LGB, and have no religious affiliations. Regarding Affirmative Practices, it was found that single participants show lower practices, and more studies are needed to better understand this result. Regression models demonstrate that Affirmative Practices and Competences are predicted by the hypothesized variables, namely, religious and political beliefs, and training/education. Hence, this study indicates that mental health professionals could undergo some type of academic or professional training and/or possess experience in regard to working with LGB clients, in order to enhance their approach when working with this population.

A importância dos indicadores biomédicos no funcionamento sexual em adultos portugueses saudáveis / The importance of biomedical indicators in sexual functioning in healthy Portuguese adults

Introdução: Na presente investigação pretendeu-se analisar a influência de indicadores biomédicos, tais como o índice de massa corporal, glicémia, colesterol total, triglicerídeos, pressão arterial sistólica e pressão arterial diastólica, no funcionamento sexual em adultos portugueses. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 225 indivíduos saudáveis (não fumadores, mulheres não tomando pílula contracetiva), entre os 18 e os 89 anos (média = 41), 107 do sexo masculino e 117 do feminino. Aplicaram-se um questionário sociodemográfico, a versão portuguesa do Massachusetts General Hospital Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ), e dispositivos de medida de indicadores biomédicos. Resultados: Dos participantes, 59,6% (n = 134) apresentaram níveis para o funcionamento sexual global abaixo dos valores esperados, os homens pontuaram melhor funcionamento sexual global quando comparados com as mulheres, assim como o grupo dos participantes mais novos. Destacam-se os níveis de correlação significativa entre o IMC (r = −0,253; p < 0,001), a glicémia (r = −0,230; p < 0,001), o colesterol total (r = −0,144; p < 0,05) e o funcionamento sexual. O modelo de regressão hierárquica permitiu demonstrar o efeito mediador das variáveis biomédicas sobre o funcionamento sexual, explicou 31% (r2 = 0,31; p < 0,001) da variância total. Discussão e conclusões: Esta investigação permite evidenciar a importância dos indicadores biomédicos no funcionamento sexual, ajuda os técnicos que trabalhem nessa área a estarem atentos ao modo como os contextos biomédicos interferem na expressã̃o sexual

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of biomedical indicators, such as body mass index, blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, on sexual functioning in Portuguese adults. Methods: The sample consisted of 225 healthy individuals (non-smokers, women not taking contraceptive pill), aged 18-89 years (mean = 41 years), of whom 107 were males and 117 females. A Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Portuguese version of the Massachusetts General Hospital Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) and biomedical indicators measurement devices were applied. Results: 59.6% (N = 134) of the participants presented levels for global sexual functioning below the expected values. Men scored better overall sexual functioning when compared to women, as well as the group of younger participants. Significant correlational values between BMI (r = −253, p <.001), glycemic index (r = −.230, p <.001), total cholesterol (r = −144, p < .05) and sexual functioning were obtained. The hierarchical regression model allowed to demonstrate the mediating effect of the biomedical variables on sexual functioning, explaining 31% (r2 = .31; p <.001) of the total variance. Discussion and conclusions: This research makes it possible to highlight the importance of biomedical indicators in sexual functioning, helping professionals working in this area to be aware of how biomedical contexts interfere with sexual expression

[The importance of biomedical indicators in sexual functioning in healthy Portuguese adults]. / A importância dos indicadores biomédicos no funcionamento sexual em adultos portugueses saudáveis.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of biomedical indicators, such as body mass index, blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, on sexual functioning in Portuguese adults. METHODS: The sample consisted of 225 healthy individuals (non-smokers, women not taking contraceptive pill), aged 18-89 years (mean = 41 years), of whom 107 were males and 117 females. A Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Portuguese version of the Massachusetts General Hospital Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) and biomedical indicators measurement devices were applied. RESULTS: 59.6% (N = 134) of the participants presented levels for global sexual functioning below the expected values. Men scored better overall sexual functioning when compared to women, as well as the group of younger participants. Significant correlational values between BMI (r = -253, p <.001), glycemic index (r = -.230, p <.001), total cholesterol (r = -144, p < .05) and sexual functioning were obtained. The hierarchical regression model allowed to demonstrate the mediating effect of the biomedical variables on sexual functioning, explaining 31% (r2 = .31; p <.001) of the total variance. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: This research makes it possible to highlight the importance of biomedical indicators in sexual functioning, helping professionals working in this area to be aware of how biomedical contexts interfere with sexual expression.

Rethinking Monolithic Pathways to Success and Talent Identification: The Case of the Women's Japanese Volleyball Team and Why Height is not Everything.

The aim of the present study was to analyse the Japanese National Women's Volleyball Team and to identify items differentiating it from other teams. All fifteen matches between the six National Teams (i.e., Japan, Brazil, China, Belgium, Turkey and Russia) competing at the Women's Volleyball World Grand Prix Finals of 2014 were analyzed, in a total of 56 sets and 7,176 situations of ball possession. Data suggested the existence of differences between Japan's and the other five teams' gameplay, namely the likelihood of more gameplay with utilization of the float jump serve (20.42; ± 3.79%, very large magnitude) and attack tempo 2 (61.89; ± 29.67%, large magnitude), while exhibiting less gameplay with zero blockers opposing the attack (-42.06; ± 21.28%, large magnitude). Based on these findings, it was concluded that sports success could be achieved even when a core feature of mainstream performance models (e.g., height in volleyball) was lacking.

Reaching 100 in the Countryside: Health Profile and Living Circumstances of Portuguese Centenarians from the Beira Interior Region.

The interest in studying a specific population of centenarians who lives in the country's interior region (PT100-BI) emerged during the first Portuguese systematic study about centenarians (PT100 Oporto Centenarian Study). This region of Portugal is predominantly rural and is one of the regions with the largest number of aged people. The aim of this study is to provide information on the centenarians who live in the Beira Interior region, specifically in terms of their health status and the health services they use. A total of 101 centenarians (mean age: 101.1 years; SD = 1.5 years), 14 males and 87 females, were considered. Most centenarians lived in the community, and 47.6% lived in nursing homes. Nearly half (47.5%) presented cognitive functioning without deficits. A noteworthy percentage presented conditioned mobility and sensory problems. The most common self-reported diseases include urinary incontinence (31.7%), high blood pressure (23.8%), and heart conditions (19.8%). Despite these health and functional characteristics, formal support services and technical assistance were found to be scarcely used. Further research is needed to understand how the role of contextual variables and the countryside environment contribute to the centenarians' adaptation to advanced longevity.

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Internet Addiction Among Youth and Adults.

This study aimed to compare emotional intelligence (EI) levels and Internet addiction (IA) by gender and age groups and to assess the predictive relationship between EI and IA. One thousand four hundred thirteen young people and adults participated in the study. Participants were between 17 and 81 years old (M = 38.70 years old, SD = 13.72 years old); 42.2% were male, whereas 57.5% were female. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte, Malouff, & Bhullar, 2009), and the Internet Addiction Test (Young, 1998) as data collection instruments. Results showed that there is a weak, but statistically significant, negative relationship between EI and IA. We found higher levels of EI in older people and in women than in the youngest participants and in men. No relevant prevalence of IA was found in the participants of this study.

The protective effect of job satisfaction in health, happiness, well-being and self-esteem.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the possible effects of job satisfaction on mental and physical health, happiness, subjective well-being and self-esteem. A total of 971 Portuguese-speaking adults participated in this study. Most participants reported high rates of satisfaction with their colleagues, the nature of their work and leadership, while reporting dissatisfaction with regard to salaries and promotions. Results indicated the existence of the protector effect of job satisfaction for health, happiness, subjective well-being and self-esteem, in addition to reinforcing the importance of maintaining a positive evaluation of one's work. As a practical implication, the results may suggest that the effects of personnel management policies which emphasize job satisfaction could potentially lead to improvements in levels of health, happiness, subjective well-being and workers' self-esteem, all of which are factors that can potentially improve organizational performance. The study also considered its limitations and the possibility for future investigation.

A Influência da Satisfação Laboral no Bem-estar Subjetivo: Uma Perspectiva Geracional / The influence of job satisfaction on subjective well-being: A generational perspective

RESUMO: Os estudos relacionados ao bem-estar subjetivo e à satisfação laboral indicam uma relação entre os constructos. Contudo, a magnitude dessa relação pode ser influenciada por diversos fatores, entre eles, as gerações. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar as diferenças e semelhanças nas dimensões da satisfação laboral que influenciam o bem-estar subjetivo entre as gerações. Foram analisados os dados de 1042 sujeitos brasileiros e portugueses: 376 da geração Y, 400 da geração X e 266 baby boomers. As análises realizadas mostraram diferenças entre as dimensões da satisfação laboral que atuam como preditores do bem-estar subjetivo e indicaram diferenças na magnitude da relação entre as variáveis. Os resultados sugerem diferenças geracionais na relação entre satisfação laboral e bem-estar subjetivo.

ABSTRACT: Studies related to subjective well-being and job satisfaction indicate a relationship between the two constructs. However, the magnitude of this relationship can be influenced by several factors, including differences among generations. The aim of this study was to identify the differences and similarities in dimensions of job satisfaction that influence subjective well-being among generations. Data included 1,042 Brazilian and Portuguese subjects: 376 of generation Y, 400 of generation X, and 266 baby boomers. Analysis showed differences between the dimensions of job satisfaction that predicted subjective well-being and indicate differences in the magnitude of the relationship between the variables. Results suggest generational differences in the relationship between job satisfaction and subjective well-being.

Determinantes psicossociais do funcionamento sexual e bem-estar sexual subjetivo em homens adultos portugueses / Psychosocial determinants of sexual functioning and subjective sexual well-being in portuguese adult men

Introdução. O funcionamento sexual e o bem-estar sexual subjetivo são dimensões humanas muito importantes que contribuem para a qualidade de vida dos homens; no entanto, não existe nenhum estudo que informe acerca de medidas normativas junto de homens portugueses. Objetivos. Avaliar os níveis de funcionamento sexual e bem-estar sexual subjetivo numa amostra de homens adultos portugueses, comparar diferenças entre grupos e determinar o grau de associação entre as 2 variáveis. Material e método. Participaram no estudo 603 homens adultos (média de idades=42,05 anos; desvio padrão=13,93) que preencheram um questionário sociodemográfico, o questionário de mudanças no funcionamento sexual e o questionário de avaliação do bem-estar sexual subjetivo, medidas estas que foram disseminadas através da internet. Resultados. Os resultados obtidos permitiram produzir uma tabela de dados normativos para o funcionamento sexual e bem-estar sexual subjetivo, tendo sido encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas na comparação entre grupos em função da idade, escolaridade, local de residência, existência de filhos, estado civil e ocupação profissional. Verificou-se também uma forte correlação entre as 2 dimensões. Discussão e conclusões. Esta investigação permite evidenciar a importância dos determinantes psicossociais na expressão da funcionalidade sexual e bem-estar sexual subjetivo, na medida em que os técnicos que trabalhem com homens nesta área deverão estar atentos ao modo como os contextos psicossociais interferem na expressão sexual (AU)

Introduction. Sexual functioning and subjective sexual well-being are very important human dimensions that contribute to the quality of life of men; however, there are no studies to report about normative measures for the Portuguese male population. Purpose. To assess the levels of sexual functioning and subjective well-being in a sample of Portuguese adult men comparing differences between groups and determine the degree of association between the two variables. Materials and Methods. Participants in the study were 603 adult men (mean age=42.05 years, standard deviation=13.93) who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the changes in sexual functioning questionnaire and the subjective sexual well-being questionnaire. These measures disseminated over the internet. Results. The results obtained allowed us to produce a table of normative data for sexual functioning and subjective sexual well-being, and statistically significant differences were found when comparing groups according to age, education, place of residence, number of children, marital status and their occupation. There was also a strong correlation between the two dimensions. Discussion and Conclusions. This research allows us to highlight the importance of psychosocial determinants in the expression of sexual function and subjective sexual well-being, to the extent that the health professionals who work with men in this area should be aware of how psychosocial contexts interfere with their sexual expression (AU)