Clara Maria Freire Margaça

Clara Maria Freire Margaça is a Researcher at the University of Salamanca, specializing in the intersection of psychology, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Salamanca, complemented by a Licenciatura in Psicologia and a Mestrado in Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde. Her interdisciplinary work bridges psychological variables with entrepreneurial and environmental contexts.

Her research explores:

• Core psychological constructs: Positive psychological capital, emotional intelligence, spiritual mindsets, and psychological resilience.
• Socio-economic applications: Entrepreneurship, sustainable development education, and organizational behavior in crises (e.g., pandemic impacts on small businesses).
• Demographic focus: Aging populations, gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural studies (Portugal/Spain).

Publication analysis reveals a strong emphasis on:

• Systematic reviews of emerging topics (teleworking mental health, reward systems).
• Validation of psychometric tools (Life Attitude Questionnaire, Wine Experience Scale).
• Sustainability-driven business models and SDG alignment in family firms.

Awards:

• Extraordinary Doctorate Prize 2022 (University of Salamanca)