Science and society share a dynamic, bidirectional relationship. Scientific advancements frequently drive societal progress, while societal needs and priorities often guide the direction and focus of scientific research. CPUP is dedicated to fostering societal well-being and development by generating new knowledge that influences numerous domains. The dissemination of knowledge from CPUP's research projects extends cutting-edge advancements in psychological science to a wide range of professionals, the broader public, and decision-makers, thereby enhancing the impact and application of this research.
Citizen science entails the collaborative engagement of the public in the scientific research process and activities, aimed at enriching scientific knowledge and fostering the democratization of scientific research. Here, you can find scientific projects and activities developed by CPUP's researchers that use Citizen Science methodology.
Sharing and communicating research with diverse audiences, promoting understanding of scientific concepts, and fostering enthusiasm for science are crucial aspects of science. Resources developed in the scope of CPUP's projects and activities are available for usage by professionals or the general public (e.g., apps, books, podcasts, workshops, Youtube channels).
Based on the project's white papers or policy briefs, you can find out how CPUP's research contribute to support evidence-informed decision-making, as well as the definition and implementation of policies in different areas (e.g., education, family support, mental health, gender equality, fertility, remote work).
The project brings together people with hereditary cancer syndromes and their families, genetic counseling specialists, psychologists, communication designers and gamification experts to jointly co-create solutions to deal with the challenges of hereditary cancer syndrome over time.
From CPUP: Célia Sales, Paula Mena Matos, Hernâni Zão & Juliana Monteiro
Date: 2022
This European project aims to promote teachers' well-being through positive behaviour support in early childhood education. A set of activities and sessions were developed and are freely available to foster well-being and positive relationships at the workplace.
From CPUP: Joana Cadima, Marina Serra Lemos, Catarina Grande, Diana Alves, Teresa Leal, Tiago Ferreira & Carolina Guedes
Date: 2021
In the scope of this European project, pilot actions were co-created together with children, youth, and other stakeholders for the inclusion of migrant children and youth in education.
From CPUP: Isabel Pinto & Cátia de Carvalho
Date: 2021
The project is the first smartphone-delivered sexual health promotion programme that seeks to adapt traditional face-to-face interventions for older adults, people with chronic diseases, and their partners. ANATHEMA involves seniors, colorectal cancer and stroke survivors, psychologists, sexologists, caregivers and clinical institutions in all phases of the project.
From CPUP: Pedro Nobre, Ana Gomes & Priscina Vasconcelos
Date: 2021
My Story and Me aims to develop an online tool to help young women and girls understand and talk about mental health.
From CPUP: Célia Sales
Date: 2021
The project aimed to articulate citizens, science and public policies in the management of adaptation to climate change; deepen knowledge about environmental challenges; create and encourage spaces for communication and co-creation between scientists, young people, activists, economic agents and policy makers; and produce recommendations about resilience and adaptation.
From CPUP: São Luís Castro, Isabel Pinto, Maria Barbosa Ducharne, Isabel Abreu Lima, Alessandra Souza & Nuno Sobrinho
Date: 2021
#NarcissusMeetsPandora is an innovative arts-based practice that takes up digital technologies as tools for youth (14-17 yrs) to critically and socially engage in the social media contents production. In the initial phase of this European project, in all countries involved, focus groups were held with teenagers to adjust the workshops to the needs and interests of teenagers.
From CPUP: Catarina Grande, Joana Cadima, Diana Alves & Rui Maio & colleagues
Date: 2020
This project was designed using action-research design and based on an equitable collaboration between schools, cultural institutions, and universities. Children’s (1-6 yrs) exploration of the multiple spaces of the city aimed to support active citizenship, fostering creativity, collaboration, and communication. Art was used as a cross-cultural mediator, as art is both an idiosyncratic and universal language.
From CPUP: Joana Cadima & Catarina Grande
Date: 2020
Researchers listen to, and acknowledge, participants’ personal experiences and stories, and collaborate in a co-creation process aimed to design and implement this knowledge and practices in the learning resources.
From CPUP: Susana Coimbra
Date: 2020
ArtiCULan set up a framework for artistic projects to offer children (6-12 yrs) in Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and refugee classes the opportunity to create art. Throughout this European project, teachers and other technicians were involved in designing and facilitating the workshops.
From CPUP: Diana Alves, Joana Cadima & Catarina Grande
Date: 2018
This project aimed to study the psychosocial adaptation process of individuals not affected by cancer who were undergoing hereditary cancer risk assessment as well as their families, in order to inform the organization of integrated family-centered care.
From CPUP: Célia Sales, Paula Mena Matos, Carla Crespo & Maria Emília Costa
Date: 2018
How and under what conditions does quality in early education and care matter? A study across four European countries. Participants were involved in a series of group discussions and individual video-feedback to discuss about the pedagogical interactions that matter most for children under 3.
From CPUP: Joana Cadima, Carolina Guedes & Teresa Aguiar
Date: 2016
