Íris M. Oliveira

Íris M. Oliveira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and an integrated member of the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH). She holds a PhD in Applied Psychology from the University of Minho and is a specialist in Educational Psychology.

• PhD: Construction and Validation of the Childhood Career Exploration Inventory, University of Minho (2012–2016)
• Specialization: Educational Psychology, Portuguese Order of Psychologists

Her research focuses on children's career development, the articulation between career, academic, and work processes, and career and educational psychological assessment. She is actively involved in studies related to career adaptability, psychometrics, and adolescence, contributing to the understanding of how young individuals navigate educational and career choices.

Her recent publications span topics such as career choice in children, psychometric validation of career scales, work-family balance during the pandemic, and environmental attitudes in adolescents. Her work often appears in journals dedicated to educational and vocational guidance, psychology, and social sciences, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach.

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Íris M. Oliveira is actively involved in advising and research projects, including UCP4SUCCESS, Plataforma Hello, and initiatives on early childhood literacy. She collaborates with various researchers and participates in community outreach as an educational psychologist. She is also a member of the board of the Portuguese Association for Career Development and contributes to community educational initiatives. Her research activities are supported by both internal and European Commission funding, indicating strong institutional and external recognition.

She is part of the CEFH research group, contributing to systematic reviews and collaborative projects on adolescence, psychology, and psychometrics. Her academic service includes organizing workshops on project-based learning, career development in psychology, and inclusivity through Portuguese Sign Language.