Eleonora C. V. Costa

Eleonora C. V. Costa is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She is an active researcher at the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH), contributing to interdisciplinary work in psychology and social sciences.

Her research interests include:

• Psychology of trauma and mental health
• Intimate partner violence and child abuse
• HIV risk behaviors and prevention
• Self-efficacy and social support in health contexts
• Women's health and psychosocial interventions

Her recent publications (2024–2025) focus on the psychological impact of trauma, particularly among women, examining predictors of depression and PTSD, the interplay between abuse and HIV risk, and the stability of self-reported sexual abuse. Her work often employs psychometric and longitudinal approaches, emphasizing adolescence and at-risk populations.

She has contributed to significant research outputs in journals such as Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal of Sexual Aggression, and Análise Psicológica. Her research supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.

She has supervised 101 students at UCP and participated in over 150 academic juries, indicating a strong commitment to academic mentorship and evaluation. She is actively involved in a major research project (2020–2025) at CEFH, focusing on systematic reviews and psychosocial analysis.