Alexandra Carneiro

Alexandra Carneiro is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Psychology at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she coordinates the Psychology degree program. She holds a PhD in Applied Psychology from the University of Minho (2016), specializing in emotional/behavioral problems in preschoolers. Her research investigates psychopathology assessment, youth development, and social participation.

Key research areas include school engagement dynamics, gender differences in academic outcomes, and sociopolitical visibility of marginalized youth. Recent publications analyze:

• Systematic reviews of socio-emotional factors in education
• Qualitative studies on youth identity and stigmatization
• Moderating effects of gender on behavioral problems

She contributes to projects like LETS CARE (building inclusive schools) and HEALING (art therapy interventions). As an integrated researcher at the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH), she focuses on sustainable development goals related to education and social justice. No awards or student advisees are listed in available data.