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Biography
Ana Maria da Costa Oliveira is PhD in Social Work by Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Coordinates the Master in Social Work and the Post-Graduation of Evaluation in Programs and Social Projects, the Post-Graduation of Artistic Practices and Social Inclusion and the Post-Graduation Management of Projects in Cooperation for Development. Researcher at CRC-W, currently collaborates in the university research and extension project, financed by Porticus, “SfG Hub to address the needs of Catholic Organizations working with Children” - Developing a caring and protective culture using positive, child-centered approaches. Her main research interests are social innovation and social intervention, intervention with families and youth, theories for practice in Social Work and social and intercultural mediation. She is also consultant in the areas of planning, management and evaluation of programs and projects, territorial strategic planning, leadership and team management.
She is author of several publications about intervention with young people, in the theories and practices of Social Work and in social and intercultural mediation.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, A teoria das forças : uma abordagem capacitadora em serviço social : em contexto de vulnerabilidade societal, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 25 May 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CRC-W: Católica Research Centre for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing
Almeida, L. (Researcher), André, G. (Researcher), Arriaga, M. (Researcher), Benavente, R. (Researcher), Benvinda, M. S. (Researcher), Bolinhas, I. (Researcher), Branco, F. (Researcher), Brito, R. (Researcher), Carmo, B. (Researcher), Carvalho, A. (Researcher), Carvalhosa, S. F. (Researcher), Cláudio, A. P. (Researcher), Costa, P. (Researcher), Deus, P. N. D. (Researcher), Dias, P. (Researcher), Diogo, E. (Researcher), Esteves, F. (Researcher), Faria, A. R. (Researcher), Farias, A. R. (Researcher), Fialho, J. (Researcher), Francisco, R. (Researcher), Gaspar, A. (Researcher), Gaspar, R. (Researcher), Godinho, C. (Researcher), Godinho, P. (Researcher), Gonçalves, J. (Researcher), Guerra, I. (Researcher), Jesus, A. P. (Researcher), Lagarto, J. R. (Researcher), Maruta, C. (Researcher), Melo, R. (Researcher), Monteiro, D. (Researcher), Nazaré, B. (Researcher), Negrão, M. (Researcher), Nogueira, S. I. (Researcher), Oliveira, A. (Researcher), Paiva, M. T. (Researcher), Pedro, M. (Researcher), Pinto, H. R. (Researcher), Pinto, J. C. (Researcher), Prioste, A. (Researcher), Ramalho, S. C. (Researcher), Reis, C. (Researcher), Sacur, B. M. (Researcher), Santos, R. P. D. (Researcher), Silva, A. J. (Researcher), Silva, C. V. D. (Researcher), Simão, C. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher) & Veiga, E. (Researcher)
1/01/19 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Bem-estar, necessidades e expectativas de crianças e jovens em acolhimento ou acompanhamento institucional
Francisco, R. (PI), Godinho, C. (CoPI), Oliveira, A. (Researcher), Pedro, M. (Researcher) & Carvalho, A. (Research Assistant)
1/11/21 → 30/04/22
Project: Consultancy
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Avaliar os Recursos para a Intervenção face às Necessidades Identificadas das Pessoas em Situação Sem-Abrigo
Oliveira, A. (PI) & Godinho, C. (Researcher)
1/10/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Consultancy
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Pobreza Infantil: verdade ou consequência? Os efeitos dos rendimentos económicos da família para o desenvolvimento integral das crianças
Branco, F. (PI), Oliveira, A. (PI) & Jesus, A. P. (Researcher)
1/11/20 → 1/11/21
Project: Research
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HOPE: Uncertain futures in the aftermath of COVID-19: Predictors of young adults’ wellbeing and pathways for social policy
Oliveira, A. (PI), Godinho, C. (Researcher), Pedro, M. (Researcher), Francisco, R. (Researcher) & Gaspar, R. (Researcher)
1/11/20 → 1/11/21
Project: Research
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Bridging the digital divide: insights from an umbrella review of older adults’ digital competencies for gerontological social work research
Silva, C. V. D., Oliveira, A., Petrella, S., Dias, P. C. & Branco, F., 28 Apr 2025, In: European Social Work Research. 3, 2, p. 218-237 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perspetivas profissionais sobre as necessidades e desafios na intervenção com crianças e jovens em acolhimento residencial
Oliveira, A., Francisco, R., Pedro, M. & Godinho, C., 2025, (Submitted) Crianças em risco e perigo: contextos, investigação e intervenção. Magalhães, E., Monteiro, L. & Calheiros, M. M. (eds.). Vol. 7. p. 301-321 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Vozes do cuidado: estudo qualitativo sobre os desafios em casas de acolhimento na perspetiva dos profissionais
Oliveira, A. M. D. C., Francisco, R., Pedro, M. & Godinho, C., 29 Jan 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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MindRegulation: randomized controlled trial of the effects of a relaxation and guided imagery intervention on the psychophysiological well-being, socioemotional regulation, cognitive and academic development of children in school
Galinha, I. C., Carvalho, J. S., Oliveira, A. C., Arriaga, P., Gaspar, A. D. & Ortega, V., 5 Feb 2024, 26 p.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Significados e impacto das experiências de aprendizagem-serviço: perspetivas de estudantes universitários
Ribeiro, L. M., Miranda, F., Correia, M., Dias, P., Ribeiro, C., Peixoto, R., Oliveira, A., Themudo, C., Pona, R. P. E., Costa, H. G. D., Costa, J. C. E. & Silva, M., 2024, Educação, territórios e desenvolvimento humano: V seminário internacional : livro de resumos. Cabral, I., Mesquita, D., Palmeirão, C., Soares, D., Baptista, I., Alves, J. M., Carvalho, M. & Silva, P. O. E. (eds.). Porto: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, p. 43-44 2 p.Translated title of the contribution :Meanings and impact of the service-learning experiences: perspectives of university students Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Prizes
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Laura Rubio Award for Service-Learning Projects
Ribeiro, L. M. (Recipient), Miranda, F. (Recipient), Costa, J. C. E. (Recipient), Silva, M. (Recipient), Costa, H. G. D. (Recipient), Oliveira, A. (Recipient), Ribeiro, C. (Recipient), Correia, M. J. (Recipient), Dias, P. C. (Recipient) & Peixoto, R. (Recipient), 27 Jan 2023
Prize
Activities
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Exploring the Impact of Service-Learning on University Students’ Community Representations
Ribeiro, L. M. (Speaker), Miranda, F. (Speaker), Silva, A. (Speaker), Dias, P. C. (Speaker), Themudo, C. (Speaker), Oliveira, A. (Speaker), Pink, M. (Speaker) & Bringle, R. G. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2024 → 25 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Service-Learning and Students’ Community Representations: A Pre- and Post-Test Design with Drawings
Ribeiro, L. M. (Speaker), Miranda, F. (Speaker), Silva, A. (Speaker), Dias, P. C. (Speaker), Themudo, C. (Speaker), Oliveira, A. (Speaker), Pink, M. (Speaker) & Bringle, R. G. (Speaker)
3 Dec 2024 → 6 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Examining University Students’ Perceptions of SL and their Community: A pre- and post-Service-Learning Analysis
Ribeiro, L. M. (Speaker), Miranda, F. (Speaker), Silva, A. (Speaker), Dias, P. C. (Speaker), Themudo, C. (Speaker), Oliveira, A. (Speaker), Pink, M. (Speaker) & Bringle, R. G. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2024 → 8 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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University students' perceptions of the impact of Service-Learning on the final beneficiaries
Mota Ribeiro, L. (Speaker), Miranda, F. (Speaker), Oliveira, A. (Speaker), Correia, M. J. (Speaker), Ribeiro, C. (Speaker), Peixoto, R. (Speaker), Dias, P. C. (Speaker), Themudo, C. (Speaker), Costa, H. G. D. (Speaker), Costa, J. C. E. (Speaker), Silva, M. D. (Speaker) & Paiva e Pona, R. (Speaker)
27 Sept 2023 → 28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Students’ perceptions of competences developed and changes in life purpose after service-learning experiences
Ribeiro, L. M. (Speaker), Miranda, F. (Speaker), Costa, J. C. E. (Speaker), Silva, M. (Speaker), Costa, H. G. D. (Speaker), Oliveira, A. (Speaker), Ribeiro, C. (Speaker), Correia, M. J. (Speaker), Dias, P. C. (Speaker) & Peixoto, R. (Speaker)
25 Jan 2023 → 27 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation