António Geraldo Manso Calha
Department of of Social Sciences, Territory and Development
CARE – Research Center on Health and Social Sciences
Portalegre Polytechnic University
Relevant links outside academia
Collaboration with municipalities and intermunicipal organizations in the development of social and educational planning instruments, including social charters, educational charters and territorial development strategies. Technical support to local social networks and community intervention programs. Participation in projects addressing migration, social inclusion and low-density territories. Collaboration with health and social care institutions in research and training activities related to ageing, mental health, health literacy and quality of care.
Expertise
Educational sociology; adult education and lifelong learning; autobiographical narratives and recognition of prior learning; health literacy and mental health literacy; ageing and wellbeing; social determinants of health; social inclusion and migration; community intervention in low-density territories; humanization of health and social care; organizational processes in healthcare settings; social and educational planning; qualitative and participatory research methodologies; higher education and student engagement.
Relevant projects
- Memory as Care – Intangible Heritage, Mental Health and Community Resilience in Portalegre: Qualitative research exploring the role of life narratives, cultural practices and intangible heritage in promoting mental wellbeing, social connectedness and resilience among older adults living in low-density territories.
- Social inclusion and territorial development in low-density regions: Research on migration, social inclusion and community development in peripheral territories through the Ir Além project, focusing on the integration of migrants and the strengthening of local communities.