The Portuguese Journal of Behavioral and Social Research (PJBSR) is a multidisciplinary journal with peer review published biannually by the Department of Research & Development of the Instituto Superior Miguel Torga. The PJBSR accepts for publication research articles with quantitative methodologies and review articles in the areas of Behavioral and Social Sciences submitted by experts and researchers, national and international. The PJBSR is an essential reading for psychologists, social workers, sociologists, and all professionals with an interest in social and behavioral research.