Iolanda Costa Galinha

Iolanda Costa Galinha is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Porto, and a researcher at the Research Centre for Psychological - Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W). She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Porto, awarded in 2006, with a focus on cognitive, temperamental, and contextual factors of subjective well-being.

• Institution: University of Porto
• School: Faculty of Human Sciences
• Research Unit: Research Centre for Psychological - Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W)
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Her research is centered on psychological and social well-being, with a strong emphasis on subjective well-being, authenticity, cognitive function, and socioemotional development across the lifespan. She investigates both children and older adults, applying intervention-based methodologies such as guided imagery for schoolchildren and community singing programs for the elderly.

Recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a consistent trend in randomized controlled trials assessing psychosocial and physiological outcomes of behavioral interventions. Her work integrates psychological theory with public health applications, particularly in educational and community settings. Keywords across her research include socioemotional learning, cognitive function, mental health, authenticity, and intervention efficacy.

While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and leadership in multiple RCTs indicate significant scholarly impact. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the source material.

Iolanda Costa Galinha supervises research and contributes to academic training, though specific student names are not listed. She has secured research activity over two decades, with continued output through 2025. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in health psychology, gerontology, and education.

She is involved in research labs and teams focused on psychological well-being, including the CRC-W, where she contributes to projects on mental health, cognitive development, and community-based interventions. Her recent trials (e.g., MindRegulation, Sing4Health) suggest leadership in designing and evaluating innovative psychosocial programs.