Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Patricia Bras"
- Patricia Bras focuses on the effectiveness of social and emotional learning (SEL) programs in educational settings, with recent studies emphasizing the impact of implementation quality and various contextual factors on program outcomes among middle school students in Portugal.
- Her research highlights the differential effectiveness of SEL programs during critical transitional phases, such as the move from elementary to middle school, while considering variables like gender, classroom size, and school climate.
- In addition to SEL, she has explored biological and ecological aspects, demonstrating polyandry in the citrus mealybug, indicating her diverse research interests across both educational psychology and entomology.