The authors examined the mediation effect of the perceived motor ability (PMA) on the direct "effects" of age (third vs. fourth age) and residential status (institutionalized vs. communitarians) on selection, optimization, and compensation (SOC) strategies. With a non-probabilistic sample of 107 elders (Mdn = 80 years) from urban areas, and controlled for cognitive impairment and depression, the authors analysed the structural component of the path model with latent constructs that represents those relationships. This was made only after the structural validity of the constructs had been assured. Constructs were operationalized through the PMA questionnaire and a 16-item version of the SOC questionnaire. Only age had direct effects on the constructs: lower PMA and lower SOC of the elders in the fourth age. Authors also verified that the PMA mediation effect was partial.
<p>Este estudo pretende avaliar a eficácia de um programa de promoção da<br />saúde mental com a duração de dois anos: “Chapéu de Chuva”. A amostra<br />é constituída por 45 crianças residentes em instituições de acolhimento,<br />com idades compreendidas entre 6 e 12 anos (Mdn = 9). Os instrumentos<br />utilizados para a avaliação dos resultados entre os momentos pré e pós-teste<br />incluem o Kidscreen 27 e o “Sede de Viver”. Foram encontradas melhorias<br />estatisticamente significativas ao nível do bem-estar psicológico bem como<br />ao nível da capacidade de tomada de decisão, assertividade e resistência à<br />pressão de pares. Tendo em conta as melhorias encontradas em dimensões<br />fundamentais ao nível da saúde mental e os elevados níveis de satisfação e<br />envolvimento por parte do público-alvo, reflete-se acerca da importância<br />de dar continuidade a intervenções dessa natureza junto dessa população<br />vulnerável.</p>
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