Research

The following interdisciplinary research topics are currently being developed by members of the Composing Worlds network: 

"Biophilia and Health”

The goal of the "Biophilia and Health" group is to develop evidence on the relationship between nature and health. Research in biophilia has demonstrated the diverse benefits that nature offers in terms of health and well-being. The contact with natural elements can lead to significant improvements in health contexts and in everyday living environments. 

Marina Lencastre, Maria José Curado, Rui Estrada, Juliana Gatti-Rodrigues, Gloria Jolluskin, Isabel Silva

“Ethics and Research Integrity"

Susana Magalhães 

“Health, Ethics and Narrative" 

The goal of the "Health, Ethics, and Narrative" group is to generate reflection and evidence on the relationship between language, ethics, and health. Narrative provides an exploratory framework linked to certain rules of story construction in which identities are shaped and developed. This framework applies to physical and mental health, as well as to the development of imagination and ethical competence in individuals and social groups. 

Susana Magalhães, Rui Estrada, Elsa Simões e Marina Lencastre

“Socioecological Challenges, Health and Citizen Science" 

The goal of the "Socioecological Challenges, Health, and Citizen Science" group is to emphasize the importance of a collaborative and citizen-driven approach in addressing contemporary socioecological challenges. This involves considering the complex interaction between sciences, health, and societies in diverse cultural, ecological, and social contexts. 

Hélder Silva Lopes, Diogo Guedes Vidal, Marina Lencastre e Rui Estrada