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- Effects of theta-binaural beats auditory stimulation on creativity, psychological well-being and mood states of university students: Pilot studyPublication . Mendes, Liliana; Silva, Leonido Levi; Pereira, Antonino; Morgado, ElsaThis study investigates the impact of theta-frequency binaural beats (BB) on creativity, mood, and psychological well-being in university students, addressing the growing interest and controversy surrounding this auditory stimulation technique. A quantitative, correlational, quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 26 university students aged 18–54 (96.2% female, 3.8% male). Participants listened to theta BB (6-Hz beat frequency on a 250 Hz carrier) for 20 minutes daily using the Binaural Beats App. Instruments included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the reduced Creative Personality Scale (EPC), the short Profile of Mood States Questionnaire (POMS), and the Psychological Well-Being Manifestation Scale (EMMBEP). Results revealed significant improvements in creativity, psychological well-being, and reduced total mood disturbance after exposure to theta BB. Significant differences in total mood disturbance across assessment moments highlighted the intervention's time-sensitive benefits. The study highlights the potential of theta-frequency BB to enhance psychological well-being, mood, and creativity among university students. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the utility of BB as a non-invasive tool for improving mental and emotional states. Theta BB may serve as an accessible and cost-effective method for promoting mental health and fostering creativity in educational and therapeutic settings.
- Mental health challenges in professional musicians: A systematic review of stress, anxiety, and depressionPublication . Cardoso, Mário; Silva, Leonido Levi; Pereira, Antonino; Morgado, ElsaMental health challenges among professional musicians have gained attention due to the unique stressors associated with their careers. This review provides a comprehensive overview of these challenges and identifies potential areas for further research and intervention. A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using keywords such as "mental health," "musicians," "professional musicians," "stress," "anxiety," "depression," and "psychological well-being." The findings highlight the multifaceted nature of Music Performance Anxiety (MPA), influenced by psychological, physiological, and environmental factors. Interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), biofeedback, and structured programs like ConfiDance show promise in reducing MPA and enhancing performance. However, additional research is needed to develop interventions tailored to musicians of different skill levels and genres. Further studies should also explore personality traits, performance settings, and long-term coping mechanisms for comprehensive support. The review underscores the significant mental health challenges musicians face, including high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The demanding nature of their profession—marked by performance pressure, irregular schedules, financial instability, and social isolation—contributes to these issues, potentially affecting creativity and career longevity. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions is crucial for supporting musicians' mental well-being.
- Art education: two decades of creation, evaluation and application of an interdisciplinary method of artistic literacyPublication . Silva, Levi Leonido; Pereira, Antonino; Mendes, Liliana; Rodrigues, João Bartolomeu; Morgado, ElsaThe Interdisciplinary Method of Musical Literacy, Education and Artistic Awareness (MILMESA) is developed and applied essentially in higher education (artistic, cultural and teacher training courses), promoting effective endogenous (interarts) and exogenous interconnection (artistic and other non-artistic areas) of an inter and pluridisciplinary matrix, as well as assuming itself as a privileged vehicle of relationship and extension to the community in the frame of the making of artistic-cultural and pedagogical-didactic events in the European, Luso-Brazilian, Luso-African and Hispanic American territories. It was created, tested and evaluated in five consecutive quadrennia (2002-2023), being regularly adapted, adapted and added to according to the observed realities, evolving into the deepening of new concepts and models of intervention in these domains (e.g., Expressive and Proximal Didactics). Using the ethnographic method and the case study, and having the source of data collection as the document analysis of written and iconographic or visual sources (n = 1386) and participant observation, this study aimed to describe and analyse the application and evolution of MILMESA in terms of education and extension to the community. It was concluded that there was a need to promote, with greater regularity and scope, greater technological interaction via digital platforms and social networks, within the framework of the participation of external specialists (e-DEP) and the very experience of MILMESA's experiences and initiatives, giving it a more meaningful and participatory range.
- Technology-Mediated Education: impact of AI on the main distance learning modalitiesPublication . Morgado, Elsa; Silva, Leonido Levi; Pereira, Antonino; Gouveia, Luís BorgesArtificial Intelligence (AI) and distance learning (EaD) have profoundly transformed education, redefining teaching methodologies and learning dynamics. When integrated into educational environments, these technologies facilitate equitable access to knowledge, enable personalized learning, and enhance pedagogical flexibility. E-learning, blended learning (b-learning), and mobile learning (m-learning) exemplify technology-mediated instructional modalities that empower learners and educators to engage in innovative knowledge construction, transcending geographical barriers. This study critically examines the impact of AI-driven digital platforms on distance learning and their implications for pedagogical efficacy. A quantitative research design was employed to evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with AI-integrated digital platforms in distance education. Data were collected through an online survey administered to education professionals from three Portuguese-speaking regions with significant engagement in digital learning: Portugal (Europe), Brazil (Latin America), and Angola (Africa). The survey assessed perceptions regarding the extent to which AI-enhanced platforms influence pedagogical practices and learning outcomes. Analysis of 230 validated responses revealed substantial insights into the role of AI-driven platforms in education. Findings indicate that these technologies foster accessibility, support individualized learning pathways, and enhance instructional adaptability. Additionally, the study identifies key areas for improvement in the integration of AI-driven platforms within pedagogical frameworks to optimize educational efficacy. The findings highlight the transformative potential of AI and digital platforms in distance education, emphasizing their capacity to enhance learning experiences and promote knowledge democratization. Nevertheless, the study underscores the necessity for ongoing optimization of these technologies to fully harness their pedagogical benefits and address existing limitations.
- Artistic-cultural perspectives in technical-professional training at UTFPR-BrazilPublication . Auzani, Adriana Santos; Silva, Levi Leonido; Pereira, Antonino; Morgado, ElsaIn this research, we intend to study the role of art in the creative process, in engineering courses at the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, as a technological innovation factor. This qualitative research is characterised as a method for adopting a naturalistic and descriptive perspective. The sample is composed of students and graduates (10); teachers, coordinators and directors of Education of the Pato Branco Campus (10); Dean (1); Entrepreneurs (4). In the analysis and discussion of results from semi-structured interviews, we opted for Content Analysis, having in perspective the Theory of Social Representations of Moscovici (1978). Among the main conclusions, we highlight the valorisation of creative, interpersonal and communicative skills as fundamental competences in the formation of an engineer. It is also highlighted that the role of art in engineering can enhance creativity and constitute a factor of technological innovation. This can promote the imagination and the capacity for necessary and fundamental abstraction in the design of engineering projects and the communicational plan. The integration of art in formal training, at the moment, does not constitute an institutional option, nor does it contribute to a significant dialogical relationship between curricular activities and extracurricular artistic activities.
- Correlation between suicidal ideation and addiction to various social media platforms in a sample of young adults: the benefits of physical activityPublication . Mendes, Liliana; Silva, Levi Leonido; Morgado, ElsaThe rise in suicide death rates has become a major public health concern, which has led to increased addiction to internet and social media platforms. Despite the limited research available on the relationship between suicidal ideation and addiction to social media such as Instagram and TikTok, this study aims to examine this connection. The study design is cross-sectional, quantitative, comparative, and correlational, with a quasi-experimental approach. The sample includes 315 young adults aged 20 to 30 who were surveyed through the administration of the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) and the Social Media Disorder Scale-Short Form (SMDS-SF) surveys. The results showed differences in addiction levels based on the type of social media, specifically between TikTok and other social media platforms. The study found that female participants who engage in physical activity (PA) four times a week had lower levels of suicidal ideation than those who did not; there were no differences compared to male participants. This suggests that PA may be a potential strategy for preventing and reducing suicide-related phenomena. The results also indicate that addiction to social media was a statistically significant predictor of suicidal ideation, after controlling for gender and PA.
- As Inteligências Múltiplas em Contexto Educacional: Habilidades e Aptidões Culturalmente Assentes no Binómio Corpo-MentePublication . Morgado, Elsa; Licursi, Maria Beatriz; Silva, Levi LeonidoO objetivo deste estudo é demonstrar que a educação tradicional, baseada na teoria psicométrica, usa testes padronizados que causam insatisfações devido ao seu caráter seletivo e excludente. Enquanto que, a Teoria das Inteligências Múltiplas contesta essa abordagem, argumentando que a padronização favorece alguns alunos e prejudica outros. Referencial Teórico: Reunimos autores de referência na área específica, além de outros que, através de investigações mais recentes, têm desenvolvido estudos na atividade educacional, cultural e artística na comunidade, na área das artes, da cultura e suas relações neste domínio da educação, com enfoque direto no universo das inteligências aferidas, para serem potencializadas e reforçadas. Método: A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa compreende um estudo de caráter quantitativo-qualitativo e descritivo, com recurso a um questionário (Inventário de Inteligências Múltiplas - IMM) com perguntas fechadas, desenvolvido num agrupamento de Escolas da Zona Norte de Portugal, em que participaram alunos (n=120) das diferentes tipologias de ensino: regular, profissional e programa para a inclusão e cidadania. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados obtidos revelaram que as inteligências múltiplas mais desenvolvidas são a Corporal-Quinestésico e a menos desenvolvida, a aprendizagem Lógico-Matemática. Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações práticas e teóricas desta pesquisa são diversas; entre elas, destaca-se a existência de inteligências múltiplas que se manifestam de forma equitativa. As implicações incluem a utilização desses dados para investigações futuras no campo da intervenção educativa para profissionais de diversas áreas, principalmente no estímulo e reforço desses indicadores e resultados. Originalidade/Valor: A presente investigação reveste-se de particular importância por munir educadores e outros profissionais, quer na formação inicial (ensino superior) e futuros professores, quer para profissionais que já se encontram no terreno e universo educacional, a intervirem de forma informada, adequada e consciente nestes domínios específicos.
- Renovar competências, transformar práticas e repensar a formação: uma reflexão sobre a actividade docente em Educação MusicalPublication . Cardoso, Mário; Morgado, Elsa; Silva, Levi LeonidoA experiência musical dos dias de hoje apresenta características e contornos diferentes de outrora. O ritmo transformador da sociedade contemporânea, em todos os seus níveis e domínios, contribui para que exista na paisagem sonora o aparecimento de novos estilos, linguagens, sons e instrumentos, que levam à alteração e ajustamento dos paradigmas de composição, das abordagens e estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem e dos formatos/meios de comunicação e acessibilidade musical. Podemos afirmar que a paisagem sonora, os contextos e as comunidades de aprendizagem deste século carregam consigo desafios e oportunidades, sendo da responsabilidade de todos os actores (educativos e locais) explorar as suas potencialidades. Procurando responder a todos estes desafios, importa, assim, renovar as competências dos profissionais de Educação Musical, repensar e transformar concepções, acções e práticas. Neste particular, a reflexão e revisão de todo o processo de formação urge como premissa fundamental na requalificação destes profissionais. Rever as suas finalidades, reposicionar as suas funções e redimensionar as suas competências impede a estagnação e o retrocesso e promove uma visão criativa, reflexiva e pró-activa, fundamentais nesta nova temporalidade de partilha e espaço relacional, como elementos reguladores dos processos de desenvolvimento do conhecimento e da vida.
- Perfil, Formação, Competências e Atribuições da Profissão de Administrador no Ensino SuperiorPublication . Bezerra, Sefisa; Silva, Levi Leonido; Morgado, ElsaRefletir sobre o perfil, a formação, as competências e as atribuições definidas à função de Administrador, assim como sua evolução normativa e seu impacto na formação e na oferta dos cursos de Administração no Brasil. Referencial Teórico: Pesquisa alicerçada em teóricos, metodólogos, pedagogos, pensadores de referência pertencentes ao universo da Administração e da Educação, com particular destaque para autores brasileiros que investigam e sustentam a visão e perspetiva investigativa neste domínio. Método: Revisão de literatura de matriz narrativa, buscando descrever e discutir o estado atual do tema pesquisado. Resultados e Discussão: Abordagem teórico-discursiva com base numa tríade relacional entre conceitos, autores e perspetivas que apontam estratégias, caminhos e opções futuras para quem assume a responsabilidade de pertencer a esse mercado de trabalho, esta área tão importante e diferenciadora, no âmbito das políticas e da gestão de recursos das instituições e das estruturas de gestão de ampla e de diversa implicação sociopolítica e socioeconómica. Implicações da Pesquisa: Promove-se, desta feita, e para futuro, um leque de propostas para que o legislador ou o gestor de processos (incluindo de formação inicial e avançada) possam refletir sobre elas, de forma a que se aperfeiçoem perspetivas e / ou se abordem novas estratégias de formação na área específica, dada a sua importância na vida quotidiana da sociedade e das instituições. Originalidade/Valor: O presente estudo aborda a questão central (perfil, competência e atribuições) sobre a função e a formação do Administrador, de forma singular e numa perspetiva alicerçada quer na experiência dos autores com funções administrativas e de coordenação de estudos na área, quer na perspetiva de autores que aportam esta temática de forma diversa, aprofundada e desafiadora (perante e mediante realidades também elas diversas), contribuindo, desta feita, para uma visão global de futuro que pode ser considerada por decisores como funções administrativas, os quais incorporam responsabilidades acrescidas na implementação de mudanças e adequação de estratégias e/ou políticas sobre a formação atinente ao constructo geral do perfil funcional do Administrador.
- The interdisciplinary method of musical literacy, education and artistic sensibilization: Objectives, structure and evaluationPublication . Silva, Levi Leonido; Cardoso, Mário; Morgado, ElsaThe Interdisciplinary Method of Musical Literacy, Education and Artistic Awareness (MILMESA) aims to provide a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to education, integrating four artistic expressions (theatre, music, visual arts and physical/motor expression) essential for the development of skills such as creativity, expression and improvisation in a school context. The method aims to prepare adults who are in training for future practices aimed at children, young people or adults. MILMESA integrates 129 activities, classified by degree of difficulty, to improve personal and artistic skills, foster innovation and creativity, improve interaction and sociability, promote concentration and active listening, and improve rhythm, repetition, movement skills, expression and improvisation. A non-experimental methodology was chosen in which post facto questionnaire interviews were applied to 350 training participants. This method is a valuable tool for those looking to expand their artistic knowledge, as well as preparing them to educate and raise awareness among future generations. They also demonstrate the development of interdisciplinary artistic skills and practices in an educational context, the integral development of the individual, the connection and interaction between the arts and other areas of knowledge, and the improvement of skills in individuals who are training for future roles as teachers or artists.