Célia Figueira

My research is centered at university students’ well-being mediated by extracurricular activities. The models used to understand and promote the students’ well-being are based on volunteer practice, the organizational resources and demands, the emotional intelligence and socio-emotional competencies.
I development a work linked with a full practice of psychological support to students at the university.

Psychology of adolescence and young adult development; adaptation processes and academic success; volunteering and well-being.

Reviewer of the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Figueira, C. P., Marques-Pinto, A., Pereira, C. R., & Roberto, M. S. (2017). How can academic context variables contribute to the personal well-being of higher education students? The Spanish Journal of Psychology,20. eXX. Doi:10.1017 / sjp. 2017.46

Figueira, C. P., Marques-Pinto, A., Lima, L., Matos, A. P., & Cherpe, S. (2014). Adaptation of the Mental Health Continuum – LF for adults to Portuguese college students. Revista Iberoamericana de Diagnóstico y Avaliación Psicológica,38 (2), pp. 93-116.

Veiga Simão, A., Flores, M., Fernandes, S., & Figueira, C. (2008). Mentoring in Higher Education: Conceptions and practices. Sísifo – Revista de Ciências da Educação,7, 75-88.