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Cyberbullying is a phenomenon present across the globe, with incalculable consequences for the lives of those involved. Considering that intercultural cyberbullying studies conducted in Portuguese-speaking countries are limited to investigations involving participants from Brazil and Portugal, the need to expand this knowledge and investigate the perspectives of adolescents in other contexts is evident. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the meanings, experiences, and repercussions of cyberbullying in a group of adolescents from Brazil and Angola. A total of 50 adolescents participated in the study, 23 Brazilians and 27 Angolans, aged 11 to 17 years (M = 13.58 years; SD = 1.56), mostly female (Brazil = 52.2 %; Angola = 55.6 %), from the sixth to the twelfth grade. For data collection, we used semistructured individual interviews and content analysis through a mixed approach (deductive and inductive categorizations) was performed to analyze the data. Results revealed that, although there are divergences and similarities regarding the perspectives studied, adolescents from both contexts attribute meanings to cyberbullying that refer to behavioral and causal perspectives of the phenomenon. Moreover, Brazilians presented higher percentages in terms of experiences. Additionally, participants from both contexts considered that the consequences of cyberbullying are more present in the lives of the victims (school, social, psychological-emotional, and psychiatric spheres). Results are discussed, shedding light on the path still to be traveled regarding this current topic and opening perspectives for new questions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this study was to understand the differences between male and female motivations and experiences of being football referee. A semi-structure qualitative interview was made to eighth football referees (4 male and 4 female) with ages between 19 and 27 years (23.4±3.10). The participants were refereeing regional and national Portuguese football matches. In the content analysis emerged two components (Experiences and Motivations) and for each component six and four categories respectively. Results demonstrated that female referees are perceived as capable of the same achievement than men. In the first stages of refereeing career, female and male presents similar motivations regarding the development of different capabilities (focus; decision-making; leading with pressure; conflict management) and the most important relevant being passion for the game. However, the sexism is still felt by women which have to lead with more stereotypes and phycological abuse of a men dominant sports. Consequently the feeling that have to work harder than men to achieve their goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Adolescence is a key stage of development characterised by rapid changes and adoption of behaviours with significant health consequences. Given that adolescents were indiscriminately assisted in paediatric or adult units, the extension of paediatric care up to 18-year-olds required the creation of a suitable environment to the specific needs of adolescents. Objectives: To understand the experiences of adolescents during hospitalisation and identify their needs. Methodology: Qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study. Data were collected through interviews to 12 adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years who had been hospitalised for more than 72 hours. Results: Adolescents value the relationship with the professionals and the unit characteristics. They feel confined and miss their usual activities, personal objects, and family. Pain and invasive procedures are the most complicated experiences. They enjoy being in a paediatric unit. Conclusion: Understanding the experiences of adolescents about their contact with healthcare services contributes to identifying their needs and the best practices for provision of youth services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]