Mariana Barbosa

Mariana Barbosa is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Minho, and a researcher at the Research Center for Human Development (CEDH). She specializes in Psychology, Crime, Civil Society, and Prosocial Behavior, with a focus on state violence and moral disengagement.

Education: PhD in State Violence: From Social Discourses to Individual Readings (2014), University of Minho.

• Her research explores the intersection of Psychology and Social Sciences, emphasizing topics like Moral Disengagement, Radicalisation, and Art Therapy.

Recent publications include studies on Mindfulness in education, Legislation criminalizing extreme right violence, and Social Integration of refugees. Her work employs methodologies such as Case Study, Psychometrics, and Qualitative Research.

Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: No specific students or grants mentioned. Active in Projects like HEALING (Art-Therapy in Health Education), SAFE ZONE (Drama Therapy for Special Needs), SERV (Victim Rights), and Educação para a Cidadania (Civic Education).

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with CEDH and international collaborations, including Universidad Antonio Nariño (2023) and UNDP Angola (2024).