Iris M. Oliveira

Iris M. Oliveira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, University of Minho. Her research focuses on career development in childhood, emotional skills in academic processes, and educational psychological assessment.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (2016) on the Construction and Validation of the Childhood Career Exploration Inventory, University of Minho

Key research areas include career adaptability, psychometrics, and developmental psychology. Recent work examines emotional labor and burnout, environmental attitudes in adolescents, and family-friendly workplace practices during the pandemic. She has contributed to systematic reviews and cross-cultural career adaptability scales. Projects involve collaborations with CEFH (Center for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies) and European Commission-funded initiatives.

Her publications span career psychology, educational assessment, and well-being in hybrid work environments, with a focus on Portuguese and Lebanese populations. She organizes academic events like "Building My Career in Psychology" and "GESTOS para Incluir" (sign language integration).