Sandra Oliveira

Sandra Oliveira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, University Institute of Lisbon, and a researcher at the Research Centre for Psychological - Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W). Her work focuses on quality of life, mental illness, and self-esteem, with a particular emphasis on psychometric validation of assessment tools in psychiatric populations.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University Institute of Lisbon, 2016. Dissertation: "Internalized Stigma, Self-Esteem and Quality of Life in People with Mental Illness"

Sandra Oliveira's research primarily centers on the psychological well-being of individuals with mental illness, with a focus on quality of life, self-esteem, and internalized stigma. She has made significant contributions to the validation of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument in various populations, including psychiatric samples and pregnant women. Her work often employs advanced psychometric methods to ensure the reliability and validity of assessment tools.

Her publication record, spanning from 2009 to 2023, demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of mental health and quality of life. Oliveira has published extensively on the psychometric properties of the WHOQOL-BREF, adapting it for use in diverse clinical populations. Her research also explores the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between stigma and quality of life, contributing to a deeper understanding of the psychological mechanisms at play in mental illness.

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Sandra Oliveira has supervised 2 graduate works at UCP.

She is an active member of the Research Centre for Psychological - Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W), where she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects focused on psychological well-being, family dynamics, and social integration.