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Papers by Ricardo Barroso

Research paper thumbnail of Adaptação de uma versão portuguesa da Escala de Delinquência Auto-Relatada Adaptada para adolescentes

Research paper thumbnail of Examining ethnic differences in self-reported psychopathic traits among Portuguese male Juvenile offenders

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2015

The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related... more The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related constructs in male youths of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The participants were 216 male youths from the Juvenile Detention Centers of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice (White Europeans group: n = 108; ethnic minorities group: n = 108). Psychopathy was measured by the Antisocial Process Screening Device and the Child and Adolescent Taxon Scale. The results showed that no differences were found between ethnic groups regarding psychopathic traits and psychopathy taxon. Independent of ethnic group membership, psychopathic trait scores were significantly associated with behavioral problems, conduct disorder, self-reported delinquency, seriousness of criminal activity, age of criminal activity onset, and age at first trouble with the law. The present study adds support to the literature regarding youth psychopathic traits and supports the psychopathy construct as universally and interculturally consistent.

Research paper thumbnail of The Multidimensional Nature and Multicultural Validity of a New Measure of Social Anxiety: The Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults

Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and s... more Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and several self-report measures are frequently used to assess such feared situations. However, it is not clear whether the situations feared by persons with social phobia form unidimensional or multidimensional factors. If these situations are multidimensional, reliance on a total score of feared situations would not reflect important differences between those dimensions. This research examined the multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a newly developed instrument (the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults [SAQ-A]) in two studies with a total of 539 patients diagnosed with social phobia and 15,753 nonpatients from 20 different countries. The structure (five clear and solid factors) and psychometric properties of the final instrument (the SAQ-A30) support the multidimensional nature of social anxiety and provide a new perspective in the assessment of social phobia.

Research paper thumbnail of SOCIAL ANXIETY IN 18 NATIONS: SEX AND AGE DIFFERENCES

The aim of this study was to examine age and sex differences in 6 dimensions of social anxiety in... more The aim of this study was to examine age and sex differences in 6 dimensions of social anxiety in a sample of 16,940 people over the age of 16 in 18 countries in Ibero-America. Participants completed the «Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults» (SAQ-A), which includes the following dimensions: 1. Awkward behaviour in socially embarrassing situations; 2. Interactions with the opposite sex; 3. Interactions with strangers; 4. Criticism and embarrassment; 5. Assertive expression of annoyance, disgust or displeasure; and 6. Speaking/performing in public/Talking with people in authority. The results showed that women reported significantly more anxiety than men in 88.67% of the social situations covered by the SAQ-A. All but three countries showed significant sex differences in social anxiety with women reporting greater anxiety than men. With regards to age, the younger age groups (up to the age of 24) showed greater sex differences in social

Research paper thumbnail of Validation of the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form among Portuguese juvenile delinquents

International journal of law and psychiatry, Jan 22, 2015

The aim of the present study was to validate the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form (... more The aim of the present study was to validate the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form (BPAQ-SF) among Portuguese juvenile delinquents. With a total sample of 237 male participants, subdivided into an incarcerated forensic sample (n=192) and a community sample (n=45), the Portuguese version of the BPAQ-SF demonstrated good psychometric properties in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, predictive validity and known-groups validity that generally justify its use among Portuguese youth. Statistically significant associations were found with drug use and alcohol abuse.

Research paper thumbnail of Violência Sexual Juvenil: Conceptualização, Caracterízação e Prevalência (Juvenile Sexual Violence: Conceptualization, Characterization and Prevalence)

Nas últimas décadas, os crimes contra a liberdade e autodeterminação sexuais (brevitatis causa, c... more Nas últimas décadas, os crimes contra a liberdade e autodeterminação sexuais (brevitatis causa, crimes sexuais) têm vindo a ser crescentemente estudados, acumulando-se, até ao momento, um conjunto de conhecimentos importantes sobre factores de risco e características genéricas do problema. De um modo geral, os investigadores têm centrado mais a sua atenção na população de ofensores sexuais adultos, emergindo, nos últimos anos, um maior interesse pela análise das especificidades associadas aos delitos sexuais perpetrados por menores de 18 anos. O artigo aqui apresentado pretende contribuir para a compreensão da problemática dos crimes sexuais cometidos por jovens, sensibilizar para a necessidade de a diferenciar do comportamento sexualmente agressivo da população adulta, distinguir entre comportamentos sexualmente abusivos e não abusivos neste período etário, e apresentar as principais características e conceitos relacionados com os crimes sexuais cometidos por menores de idade. Ao m...

Research paper thumbnail of Juvenile sex offender recidivism

Research paper thumbnail of Violência escolar: características sociais e psicológicas dos agressores

Research paper thumbnail of A comparison of the behavior problems and sexuality variables in juvenile sexual offenders and non-sexual offenders

Research paper thumbnail of Da punição física ao abuso físico: conceptualização e consequências práticas

REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação p... more REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação pais-filhos encontra-se compreendido no exercício da parentalidade, decorrendo, de modo mais preciso, da necessidade parental de disciplinar a criança. O entendimento de que as práticas disciplinares pressupõem a utilização da violência física é comum em alguns cuidadores, esquecendo-se por vezes as eventuais cansequências negativas da utilização destas práticas. Seguindo a concepção teórica de alguns investigadores, que conceptualizam o fenómeno das práticas educativas fisicamente punitivas e do abuso físico como decorrendo de um conjunto de circunstâncias sociais e/ou dificuldades interpessoais no desempenho das tarefas necessárias da parentalidade, neste artigo procuramos analisar as circunstâncias individuais, familiares, sociais e culturais que se encontram na origem da ocorrência das práticas disciplinares punitivas. Iremos, igualmente, examinar um conjunto de dados da literatura sobre as consequências da punição corporal e do abuso físico na saúde mental da criança. ABSTRACT:

Research paper thumbnail of The multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a new measure of social anxiety: the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults (SAQ-A30)

Behavior Therapy

Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and s... more Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and several self-report measures are frequently used to assess such feared situations. However, it is not clear whether the situations feared by persons with social phobia form unidimensional or multidimensional factors. If these situations are multidimensional, reliance on a total score of feared situations would not reflect important differences between those dimensions. This research examined the multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a newly developed instrument (the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults [SAQ-A]) in two studies with a total of 539 patients diagnosed with social phobia and 15,753 nonpatients from 20 different countries. The structure (five clear and solid factors) and psychometric properties of the final instrument (the SAQ-A30) support the multidimensional nature of social anxiety and provide a new perspective in the assessment of social phobia.

Research paper thumbnail of A Serious Game about bullying

Research paper thumbnail of The use of physical discipline in parenting practices: predictors in a Portuguese sample

Research paper thumbnail of Examining ethnic differences in self-reported psychopathic traits among Portuguese male Juvenile offenders

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2015

The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related... more The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related constructs in male youths of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The participants were 216 male youths from the Juvenile Detention Centers of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice (White Europeans group: n = 108; ethnic minorities group: n = 108). Psychopathy was measured by the Antisocial Process Screening Device and the Child and Adolescent Taxon Scale. The results showed that no differences were found between ethnic groups regarding psychopathic traits and psychopathy taxon. Independent of ethnic group membership, psychopathic trait scores were significantly associated with behavioral problems, conduct disorder, self-reported delinquency, seriousness of criminal activity, age of criminal activity onset, and age at first trouble with the law. The present study adds support to the literature regarding youth psychopathic traits and supports the psychopathy construct as universally and interculturally consistent.

Research paper thumbnail of Validation of the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits Among a Portuguese Sample of Detained Juvenile Offenders

International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 2014

The main aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Inventory of ... more The main aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (ICU) among a sample of incarcerated male Portuguese juvenile offenders (N = 221). Based on this sample, the Portuguese version of the ICU demonstrated promising psychometric properties, namely, in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and concurrent validity that generally justifies its use among this population. Statistically significant associations were found with conduct disorder, age of criminal onset, crime seriousness, physical violence use in committing crimes, alcohol use, cannabis use, and cocaine/heroin use.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychometric Properties of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version Among Portuguese Juvenile Delinquents

International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, Jan 29, 2014

The main aim of the present study was to examine some psychometric properties of the Psychopathy ... more The main aim of the present study was to examine some psychometric properties of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL:YV) among Portuguese juvenile delinquents. With forensic sample of 192 incarcerated male participants, the Portuguese version of the PCL:YV demonstrated promising psychometric properties of the three-factor model of youth psychopathy, internal consistency, convergent validity, concurrent validity, and retrospective validity that generally justify its use among Portuguese youths. Statistically significant associations were found with age of criminal onset, frequency of crimes, number of victims, and use of physical violence.

Research paper thumbnail of Between public agenda and the emergence of intervention programmes: sexual offenders within the Portuguese context

Sexual Offender …, Jan 1, 2011

In Portugal, over the last decade, sexual abusers have gained considerable interest within clinic... more In Portugal, over the last decade, sexual abusers have gained considerable interest within clinical, academic, judicial and media circles. This paper will sketch an introduction to sexual crimes in Portugal. In order to achieve this aim, a brief description of the studies is presented, as well as the legal aspects of these offences and an indication of these crimes' prevalence in official files. Finally, some future directions on this issue are discussed, claiming for the urgency of articulated rehabilitation programmes conducted by government agencies and prisons.

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of family factors in young sexual offenders behaviours

inter-disciplinary.net

Sexual abuse is widely recognized as a significant problem in society and researches suggests you... more Sexual abuse is widely recognized as a significant problem in society and researches suggests young people (under 18) commit a significant proportion (20%-50%) of the sexual crimes. This paper present the principal characteristics and variables in the field of juveniles sex offensors and, also, the most important etiological theories. The main focus are in the family dynamics, specifically in the consequences of family secrecy in the development of juvenile sex offenders.

Research paper thumbnail of Da Punição Física ao Abuso Fisico (From Punitive Practices to Abusive Behaviours)

REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação p... more REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação pais-filhos encontra-se compreendido no exercício da parentalidade, decorrendo, de modo mais preciso, da necessidade parental de disciplinar a criança. O entendimento de que as práticas disciplinares pressupõem a utilização da violência física é comum em alguns cuidadores, esquecendo-se por vezes as eventuais cansequências negativas da utilização destas práticas. Seguindo a concepção teórica de alguns investigadores, que conceptualizam o fenómeno das práticas educativas fisicamente punitivas e do abuso físico como decorrendo de um conjunto de circunstâncias sociais e/ou dificuldades interpessoais no desempenho das tarefas necessárias da parentalidade, neste artigo procuramos analisar as circunstâncias individuais, familiares, sociais e culturais que se encontram na origem da ocorrência das práticas disciplinares punitivas. Iremos, igualmente, examinar um conjunto de dados da literatura sobre as consequências da punição corporal e do abuso físico na saúde mental da criança. ABSTRACT:

Research paper thumbnail of Definições, Dimensões e Determinantes da Parentalidade (Definitions, Dimensions and Determinants of Parenting)

É esperado que os progenitores/cuidadores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao ní... more É esperado que os progenitores/cuidadores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao nível físico, psicológico e social. Ao conjunto de tarefas necessárias para este efeito deu-se o nome de parentalidade, isto é, à prática ou acção de educação, à forma (processo) como os progenitores/cuidadores cuidam do seu filho. No entanto, alguns factores poderão condicionar, e até comprometer, estes comportamentos e tarefas. Este artigo procura apresentar estas dimensões e determinantes da parentalidade, providenciando uma grelha de análise e de avaliação das capacidades e competências parentais para efeitos de investigação e de intervenção. Palavras-Chave: Parentalidade; Práticas parentais; Desenvolvimento da criança 1. Parentalidade: definição e conceptualização A Convenção dos Direitos da Criança (ONU/UNICEF, 1990) preconiza, no seu artigo 27º, que é da responsabilidade parental e de outros cuidadores assegurar, de acordo as suas competências e capacidades financeiras, as condições de vida necessárias para o desenvolvimento da criança. Histórica e politicamente, é esperado que os progenitores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao nível físico, psicológico e social. É dentro deste princípio que na comunidade científica se aborda o conceito de "parentalidade" e se desenvolve o estudo dos processos e actividades parentais.

Research paper thumbnail of Adaptação de uma versão portuguesa da Escala de Delinquência Auto-Relatada Adaptada para adolescentes

Research paper thumbnail of Examining ethnic differences in self-reported psychopathic traits among Portuguese male Juvenile offenders

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2015

The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related... more The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related constructs in male youths of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The participants were 216 male youths from the Juvenile Detention Centers of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice (White Europeans group: n = 108; ethnic minorities group: n = 108). Psychopathy was measured by the Antisocial Process Screening Device and the Child and Adolescent Taxon Scale. The results showed that no differences were found between ethnic groups regarding psychopathic traits and psychopathy taxon. Independent of ethnic group membership, psychopathic trait scores were significantly associated with behavioral problems, conduct disorder, self-reported delinquency, seriousness of criminal activity, age of criminal activity onset, and age at first trouble with the law. The present study adds support to the literature regarding youth psychopathic traits and supports the psychopathy construct as universally and interculturally consistent.

Research paper thumbnail of The Multidimensional Nature and Multicultural Validity of a New Measure of Social Anxiety: The Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults

Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and s... more Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and several self-report measures are frequently used to assess such feared situations. However, it is not clear whether the situations feared by persons with social phobia form unidimensional or multidimensional factors. If these situations are multidimensional, reliance on a total score of feared situations would not reflect important differences between those dimensions. This research examined the multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a newly developed instrument (the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults [SAQ-A]) in two studies with a total of 539 patients diagnosed with social phobia and 15,753 nonpatients from 20 different countries. The structure (five clear and solid factors) and psychometric properties of the final instrument (the SAQ-A30) support the multidimensional nature of social anxiety and provide a new perspective in the assessment of social phobia.

Research paper thumbnail of SOCIAL ANXIETY IN 18 NATIONS: SEX AND AGE DIFFERENCES

The aim of this study was to examine age and sex differences in 6 dimensions of social anxiety in... more The aim of this study was to examine age and sex differences in 6 dimensions of social anxiety in a sample of 16,940 people over the age of 16 in 18 countries in Ibero-America. Participants completed the «Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults» (SAQ-A), which includes the following dimensions: 1. Awkward behaviour in socially embarrassing situations; 2. Interactions with the opposite sex; 3. Interactions with strangers; 4. Criticism and embarrassment; 5. Assertive expression of annoyance, disgust or displeasure; and 6. Speaking/performing in public/Talking with people in authority. The results showed that women reported significantly more anxiety than men in 88.67% of the social situations covered by the SAQ-A. All but three countries showed significant sex differences in social anxiety with women reporting greater anxiety than men. With regards to age, the younger age groups (up to the age of 24) showed greater sex differences in social

Research paper thumbnail of Validation of the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form among Portuguese juvenile delinquents

International journal of law and psychiatry, Jan 22, 2015

The aim of the present study was to validate the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form (... more The aim of the present study was to validate the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form (BPAQ-SF) among Portuguese juvenile delinquents. With a total sample of 237 male participants, subdivided into an incarcerated forensic sample (n=192) and a community sample (n=45), the Portuguese version of the BPAQ-SF demonstrated good psychometric properties in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, predictive validity and known-groups validity that generally justify its use among Portuguese youth. Statistically significant associations were found with drug use and alcohol abuse.

Research paper thumbnail of Violência Sexual Juvenil: Conceptualização, Caracterízação e Prevalência (Juvenile Sexual Violence: Conceptualization, Characterization and Prevalence)

Nas últimas décadas, os crimes contra a liberdade e autodeterminação sexuais (brevitatis causa, c... more Nas últimas décadas, os crimes contra a liberdade e autodeterminação sexuais (brevitatis causa, crimes sexuais) têm vindo a ser crescentemente estudados, acumulando-se, até ao momento, um conjunto de conhecimentos importantes sobre factores de risco e características genéricas do problema. De um modo geral, os investigadores têm centrado mais a sua atenção na população de ofensores sexuais adultos, emergindo, nos últimos anos, um maior interesse pela análise das especificidades associadas aos delitos sexuais perpetrados por menores de 18 anos. O artigo aqui apresentado pretende contribuir para a compreensão da problemática dos crimes sexuais cometidos por jovens, sensibilizar para a necessidade de a diferenciar do comportamento sexualmente agressivo da população adulta, distinguir entre comportamentos sexualmente abusivos e não abusivos neste período etário, e apresentar as principais características e conceitos relacionados com os crimes sexuais cometidos por menores de idade. Ao m...

Research paper thumbnail of Juvenile sex offender recidivism

Research paper thumbnail of Violência escolar: características sociais e psicológicas dos agressores

Research paper thumbnail of A comparison of the behavior problems and sexuality variables in juvenile sexual offenders and non-sexual offenders

Research paper thumbnail of Da punição física ao abuso físico: conceptualização e consequências práticas

REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação p... more REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação pais-filhos encontra-se compreendido no exercício da parentalidade, decorrendo, de modo mais preciso, da necessidade parental de disciplinar a criança. O entendimento de que as práticas disciplinares pressupõem a utilização da violência física é comum em alguns cuidadores, esquecendo-se por vezes as eventuais cansequências negativas da utilização destas práticas. Seguindo a concepção teórica de alguns investigadores, que conceptualizam o fenómeno das práticas educativas fisicamente punitivas e do abuso físico como decorrendo de um conjunto de circunstâncias sociais e/ou dificuldades interpessoais no desempenho das tarefas necessárias da parentalidade, neste artigo procuramos analisar as circunstâncias individuais, familiares, sociais e culturais que se encontram na origem da ocorrência das práticas disciplinares punitivas. Iremos, igualmente, examinar um conjunto de dados da literatura sobre as consequências da punição corporal e do abuso físico na saúde mental da criança. ABSTRACT:

Research paper thumbnail of The multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a new measure of social anxiety: the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults (SAQ-A30)

Behavior Therapy

Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and s... more Much has been written about the situations most often feared by persons with social phobia, and several self-report measures are frequently used to assess such feared situations. However, it is not clear whether the situations feared by persons with social phobia form unidimensional or multidimensional factors. If these situations are multidimensional, reliance on a total score of feared situations would not reflect important differences between those dimensions. This research examined the multidimensional nature and multicultural validity of a newly developed instrument (the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults [SAQ-A]) in two studies with a total of 539 patients diagnosed with social phobia and 15,753 nonpatients from 20 different countries. The structure (five clear and solid factors) and psychometric properties of the final instrument (the SAQ-A30) support the multidimensional nature of social anxiety and provide a new perspective in the assessment of social phobia.

Research paper thumbnail of A Serious Game about bullying

Research paper thumbnail of The use of physical discipline in parenting practices: predictors in a Portuguese sample

Research paper thumbnail of Examining ethnic differences in self-reported psychopathic traits among Portuguese male Juvenile offenders

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2015

The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related... more The aim of the present study was to analyze differences regarding psychopathic traits and related constructs in male youths of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The participants were 216 male youths from the Juvenile Detention Centers of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice (White Europeans group: n = 108; ethnic minorities group: n = 108). Psychopathy was measured by the Antisocial Process Screening Device and the Child and Adolescent Taxon Scale. The results showed that no differences were found between ethnic groups regarding psychopathic traits and psychopathy taxon. Independent of ethnic group membership, psychopathic trait scores were significantly associated with behavioral problems, conduct disorder, self-reported delinquency, seriousness of criminal activity, age of criminal activity onset, and age at first trouble with the law. The present study adds support to the literature regarding youth psychopathic traits and supports the psychopathy construct as universally and interculturally consistent.

Research paper thumbnail of Validation of the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits Among a Portuguese Sample of Detained Juvenile Offenders

International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 2014

The main aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Inventory of ... more The main aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (ICU) among a sample of incarcerated male Portuguese juvenile offenders (N = 221). Based on this sample, the Portuguese version of the ICU demonstrated promising psychometric properties, namely, in terms of factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and concurrent validity that generally justifies its use among this population. Statistically significant associations were found with conduct disorder, age of criminal onset, crime seriousness, physical violence use in committing crimes, alcohol use, cannabis use, and cocaine/heroin use.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychometric Properties of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version Among Portuguese Juvenile Delinquents

International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, Jan 29, 2014

The main aim of the present study was to examine some psychometric properties of the Psychopathy ... more The main aim of the present study was to examine some psychometric properties of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL:YV) among Portuguese juvenile delinquents. With forensic sample of 192 incarcerated male participants, the Portuguese version of the PCL:YV demonstrated promising psychometric properties of the three-factor model of youth psychopathy, internal consistency, convergent validity, concurrent validity, and retrospective validity that generally justify its use among Portuguese youths. Statistically significant associations were found with age of criminal onset, frequency of crimes, number of victims, and use of physical violence.

Research paper thumbnail of Between public agenda and the emergence of intervention programmes: sexual offenders within the Portuguese context

Sexual Offender …, Jan 1, 2011

In Portugal, over the last decade, sexual abusers have gained considerable interest within clinic... more In Portugal, over the last decade, sexual abusers have gained considerable interest within clinical, academic, judicial and media circles. This paper will sketch an introduction to sexual crimes in Portugal. In order to achieve this aim, a brief description of the studies is presented, as well as the legal aspects of these offences and an indication of these crimes' prevalence in official files. Finally, some future directions on this issue are discussed, claiming for the urgency of articulated rehabilitation programmes conducted by government agencies and prisons.

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of family factors in young sexual offenders behaviours

inter-disciplinary.net

Sexual abuse is widely recognized as a significant problem in society and researches suggests you... more Sexual abuse is widely recognized as a significant problem in society and researches suggests young people (under 18) commit a significant proportion (20%-50%) of the sexual crimes. This paper present the principal characteristics and variables in the field of juveniles sex offensors and, also, the most important etiological theories. The main focus are in the family dynamics, specifically in the consequences of family secrecy in the development of juvenile sex offenders.

Research paper thumbnail of Da Punição Física ao Abuso Fisico (From Punitive Practices to Abusive Behaviours)

REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação p... more REsUMO: Do prisma teórico, o processo de aplicação de práticas fisicamente punitivas na relação pais-filhos encontra-se compreendido no exercício da parentalidade, decorrendo, de modo mais preciso, da necessidade parental de disciplinar a criança. O entendimento de que as práticas disciplinares pressupõem a utilização da violência física é comum em alguns cuidadores, esquecendo-se por vezes as eventuais cansequências negativas da utilização destas práticas. Seguindo a concepção teórica de alguns investigadores, que conceptualizam o fenómeno das práticas educativas fisicamente punitivas e do abuso físico como decorrendo de um conjunto de circunstâncias sociais e/ou dificuldades interpessoais no desempenho das tarefas necessárias da parentalidade, neste artigo procuramos analisar as circunstâncias individuais, familiares, sociais e culturais que se encontram na origem da ocorrência das práticas disciplinares punitivas. Iremos, igualmente, examinar um conjunto de dados da literatura sobre as consequências da punição corporal e do abuso físico na saúde mental da criança. ABSTRACT:

Research paper thumbnail of Definições, Dimensões e Determinantes da Parentalidade (Definitions, Dimensions and Determinants of Parenting)

É esperado que os progenitores/cuidadores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao ní... more É esperado que os progenitores/cuidadores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao nível físico, psicológico e social. Ao conjunto de tarefas necessárias para este efeito deu-se o nome de parentalidade, isto é, à prática ou acção de educação, à forma (processo) como os progenitores/cuidadores cuidam do seu filho. No entanto, alguns factores poderão condicionar, e até comprometer, estes comportamentos e tarefas. Este artigo procura apresentar estas dimensões e determinantes da parentalidade, providenciando uma grelha de análise e de avaliação das capacidades e competências parentais para efeitos de investigação e de intervenção. Palavras-Chave: Parentalidade; Práticas parentais; Desenvolvimento da criança 1. Parentalidade: definição e conceptualização A Convenção dos Direitos da Criança (ONU/UNICEF, 1990) preconiza, no seu artigo 27º, que é da responsabilidade parental e de outros cuidadores assegurar, de acordo as suas competências e capacidades financeiras, as condições de vida necessárias para o desenvolvimento da criança. Histórica e politicamente, é esperado que os progenitores facilitem o desenvolvimento dos seus descendentes ao nível físico, psicológico e social. É dentro deste princípio que na comunidade científica se aborda o conceito de "parentalidade" e se desenvolve o estudo dos processos e actividades parentais.