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Avaliação da eficácia de um programa de intervenção psicológica baseado nas forças para o bem-estar parental
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As Intervenções Psicológicas Positivas (IPP) têm como finalidade aumentar o bem-estar e mitigar o sofrimento, tanto em indivíduos saudáveis quanto naqueles que apresentam alguma patologia (Suldo, 2016). No que concerne à promoção do bem-estar, tais intervenções têm se revelado um recurso eficaz tanto na prevenção quanto no tratamento de doenças mentais (Seligman, 2008). Uma das propostas deste tipo de intervenção foi liderada por Peterson e Seligman (2004), que consiste numa abordagem baseada nas virtudes e forças de caráter. Esta abordagem tem sido implementada em diferentes culturas e populações, demonstrando a sua aplicabilidade e relevância universal (Duan & Bu, 2019b; Duan et al., 2014; Gander et al., 2013; Mongrain & Anselmo-Matthews, 2012; Mitchell et al., 2009). No domínio da parentalidade, o seu potencial tem sido evidenciado nos estudos conduzidos por Waters (2015).
O presente estudo teve como objetivo principal avaliar a eficácia de um programa de intervenção psicológica baseado nas forças para o bem-estar parental. Um total de 12 pais voluntariaram-se para participar no estudo. A investigação seguiu uma abordagem quantitativa, de natureza comparativa e transversal, contando com uma amostra subdividida em grupo experimental (n=6) e grupo de comparação (n=6). Os participantes foram pais, mães e encarregados de educação com filhos entre os 0 e 18 anos, sendo que a avaliação do programa foi realizada em dois momentos distintos (pré-intervenção e pós-intervenção), adotando diferentes instrumentos: Inquérito da Parentalidade Baseada nas Forças (IPBF, versão investigação, traduzido de Lea Waters), Escala de Sentimento de Competência Parental (ESCP), Escala de Autocompaixão – Versão Portuguesa of Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) e o Inventário de Psicoterapia Positiva (IPP).
A análise global dos resultados mostra que, embora os resultados quantitativos não tenham evidenciado diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre o pré e o pós-teste, observou-se uma tendência positiva nas variáveis de humanidade comum, isolamento, vida significativa e vida agradável, tal como para o nível de utilização da parentalidade baseada nas forças.
Para investigações futuras, recomenda-se a utilização de amostras mais alargadas, maior tempo de intervenção, bem como a inclusão de momentos de follow-up para avaliar a durabilidade dos efeitos. Este estudo pretende, assim, contribuir para o avanço da investigação em Intervenções Psicológicas Positivas aplicadas a contextos parentais, e servir de base para o desenvolvimento de novas abordagens, nomeadamente em formato online ou híbrido.
Positive Psychological Interventions (PPIs) aim to increase well-being and mitigate suffering, both in healthy individuals and those with a pathology (Suldo, 2016). In terms of promoting well-being, these interventions have proven to be an effective resource in both the prevention and treatment of mental illness (Seligman, 2008). One of the proposals for this type of intervention was led by Peterson and Seligman (2004), which consists of an approach based on virtues and character strengths. This approach has been implemented in different cultures and populations, demonstrating its universal applicability and relevance (Duan & Bu, 2019b; Duan et al., 2014; Gander et al., 2013; Mongrain & Anselmo-Matthews, 2012; Mitchell et al., 2009). In the field of parenting, its potential has been demonstrated in studies conducted by Waters (2015). The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a strengthsbased psychological intervention program for parental well-being. A total of 12 parents volunteered to take part in the study. The research followed a quantitative, comparative and cross-sectional approach, with a sample subdivided into an experimental group (n=6) and a comparison group (n=6). The participants were fathers, mothers and guardians with children aged between 0 and 18. The program was evaluated at two different times (pre-intervention and post-intervention) using different instruments: Strengths-Based Parenting Survey (IPBF, research version, translated from Lea Waters), Feeling of Parental Competence Scale (ESCP), Self-Compassion Scale – Portuguese Version of Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and the Positive Psychotherapy Inventory (PPI). The overall analysis of the results shows that, although the quantitative results did not show statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests, a positive trend was observed in the variables of common humanity, isolation, meaningful life, and pleasant life, as well as in the level of use of strength-based parenting. For future research, we recommend using larger samples, a longer intervention time and the inclusion of follow-up moments to assess the durability of the effects. This study thus aims to contribute to the advancement of research into Positive Psychological Interventions applied to parenting contexts, and to serve as a basis for the development of new approaches, namely in an online or hybrid format.
Positive Psychological Interventions (PPIs) aim to increase well-being and mitigate suffering, both in healthy individuals and those with a pathology (Suldo, 2016). In terms of promoting well-being, these interventions have proven to be an effective resource in both the prevention and treatment of mental illness (Seligman, 2008). One of the proposals for this type of intervention was led by Peterson and Seligman (2004), which consists of an approach based on virtues and character strengths. This approach has been implemented in different cultures and populations, demonstrating its universal applicability and relevance (Duan & Bu, 2019b; Duan et al., 2014; Gander et al., 2013; Mongrain & Anselmo-Matthews, 2012; Mitchell et al., 2009). In the field of parenting, its potential has been demonstrated in studies conducted by Waters (2015). The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a strengthsbased psychological intervention program for parental well-being. A total of 12 parents volunteered to take part in the study. The research followed a quantitative, comparative and cross-sectional approach, with a sample subdivided into an experimental group (n=6) and a comparison group (n=6). The participants were fathers, mothers and guardians with children aged between 0 and 18. The program was evaluated at two different times (pre-intervention and post-intervention) using different instruments: Strengths-Based Parenting Survey (IPBF, research version, translated from Lea Waters), Feeling of Parental Competence Scale (ESCP), Self-Compassion Scale – Portuguese Version of Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and the Positive Psychotherapy Inventory (PPI). The overall analysis of the results shows that, although the quantitative results did not show statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests, a positive trend was observed in the variables of common humanity, isolation, meaningful life, and pleasant life, as well as in the level of use of strength-based parenting. For future research, we recommend using larger samples, a longer intervention time and the inclusion of follow-up moments to assess the durability of the effects. This study thus aims to contribute to the advancement of research into Positive Psychological Interventions applied to parenting contexts, and to serve as a basis for the development of new approaches, namely in an online or hybrid format.
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Intervenção psicológica Bem-estar parental Modelo das forças Avaliação da eficácia Psychological intervention Parental well-being Strengths model Evaluation of effectiveness