Idalina Machado

• PhD in Sociology
• Professor (Assistant) at Instituto Superior de Serviço Social do Porto

Background Cognitive Impairment (CI) is a growing public health problem among the older population, with well‐established risk factors. However, the role of psychosocial predictors still needs to be clarified. This study aimed to analyze whether psychosocial factors may be predictors of CI in older persons. Method In the framework of “Porto. Impor...

This study explores the relationship between spirituality and successful aging in older adults in Portugal. The sample includes 58 participants aged 65 to 89. The findings reveal high levels of spirituality and psychological well-being. There is a significant correlation between spiritual beliefs and hope/optimism, indi- cating the positive influen...

The progressive aging of societies is an unavoidable phenomenon that tends to be accentuated due to the scientific advances and the improv ent of living conditions that allow people to live longer. But if the achiev ents in terms of years of life are, th selves, positive, they are accompanied by a set of prejudices associated with age. Thus, ageism...

Partindo do trabalho de diagnóstico da população sénior de Vila Nova de Gaia, enquadrado na elaboração do Plano Gerontológico deste concelho, o presente artigo pretende discutir a diversidade de perfis dos seniores inquiridos e, deste modo, demonstrar que a velhice está longe de ser uma etapa da vida homogénea. Conhecer esta heterogeneidade é funda...

The consequences of poverty have been shown in many studies. Growing up in poor families supposes higher social exclusion risk, the effects of which persist over time and suppose adulthood disadvantages, including but not limited to a higher risk of poverty in adult life. The main goals of the study are to establish which elements affect child pove...