Eduarda Zenaida Gomes Ramião

Eduarda Zenaida Gomes Ramião is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology at the University of Porto. Her work focuses on forensic psychology, adolescent behavior, and neurobiological factors in psychopathy and antisocial behavior.

• Specializes in systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Key collaboration with researchers like Ferreira, Figueiredo, and Barroso
• Active in empirical studies linking hormonal biomarkers to behavioral disorders

Her research emphasizes callous-unemotional traits, self-regulation, and sexual violence perpetration in adolescent populations. She investigates the interplay between neuroendocrine systems (e.g., estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone) and developmental psychology.

Recent publications highlight trends in forensic intervention programs and statistical analyses of behavioral deviations. Media coverage of her work includes press mentions in outlets like Behavioral Sciences and Social Sciences, with attention to juvenile justice and empathy measurement.

• 2025: Accepted article on self-regulation in Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
• 2025: Meta-analysis on hormonal biomarkers in Psychology and Neuroscience
• 2024: Systematic review comparing sexual offenses in adolescents
• 2024: Study on childhood trauma and sexual violence perpetration
• 2024: Chapter on Good Lives Model in forensic treatment