Assistant Professor
ISMAT
Patrícia Araújo is Professor and Researcher at ISMAT – Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Ensino Lusófona) and a researcher at INTREPID Lab – Research for Business and Society. She has also collaborated with other higher education institutions, including ISLA Santarém and ISCAP/PEA – Porto Executive Academy.
She holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from the University of Porto, with research focused on employability, happiness at work and the phenomenon of “Anemployment”, for which she developed the Anemployment Theory. She holds a degree and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Porto, a second Master’s degree in Coaching, Emotional Management and Mindfulness from Queen International University of Castilla, a postgraduate degree in Business Management, and a Specialist Title in Management and Administration.
Her academic and professional trajectory combines Psychology, Management and Human Resources, supported by more than 20 years of experience as a consultant, professional trainer and manager across different sectors. She has also held academic leadership positions, including Director of the Lubango Campus of Gregório Semedo University, and has taught at several higher education institutions in Portugal and internationally.
Her research focuses on Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management and Workplace Well-being, with particular interest in employability, organizational happiness, employer branding, human resources marketing, entrepreneurship, new work models and mindfulness-based approaches to individual and organizational development. Her work explores how organisations can promote healthier, more meaningful and sustainable work environments by integrating psychological, managerial and human development perspectives.
Patrícia Araújo has authored more than 85 publications, including book chapters, technical articles and scientific papers in national and international journals. She has participated in European Union co-funded projects related to employability, equal opportunities, entrepreneurship, new work models and transition into active life. She is also a member of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association and develops activities as a trainer, writer, coach and mindfulness instructor, combining scientific research with applied approaches to human potential and organisational development.
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Articles:
Nascimento, L., Fernandes, R., Araújo, P., & Marques, I. (2024). Work-life interaction and burnout: a national study. Millenium - Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2(15e), e35306. https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0215e.35306
Araujo, P., Ferreira, M., & Pereira, M. (2023). Mindfulness meditation, workplace well-being and job satisfaction: A model and an integrative vision for the organizations of the future. International Journal of Human Sciences Research, 3(3), 2–26. https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.558332309017
