Poverty in Portugal : multidimensional challenges and social work approaches

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dc.contributor.authorMarques, Jacqueline
dc.contributor.authorde Almeida, Cristiana Dias
dc.contributor.authorCaetano, Ana Paula
dc.contributor.institutionLusoGlobe- Lusófona Centre On Global Challenges
dc.contributor.institutionINTREPID LAB - Research for Business and Society
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-11T18:20:01Z
dc.date.available2025-07-11T18:20:01Z
dc.date.issued2025-03-21
dc.description.abstractThis chapter explores poverty in Portugal through a multidimensional lens, emphasising public perceptions across key domains such as housing, health, energy, transportation, and essential goods. It situates poverty within a broader socioeconomic framework, highlighting the interconnected nature of these dimensions. Data were collected via an online survey between December 2022 and May 2023, targeting 838 participants aged 18 or older residing in Portugal. The survey, disseminated through social networks and community organisations, gathered information on sociodemographic characteristics, employment status, household composition, income, and the perceived effects of rising costs on essential areas. Descriptive statistics summarised respondent profiles, while inferential analyses, including Chi-square tests and Spearman’s correlation, explored associations between variables. The findings reveal significant impacts of rising costs across various domains. Although 62.5% of respondents reported a monthly income equal to or above the national average, 96.7% perceived a decline in purchasing power. Nearly half (48.2%) experienced difficulties in affording energy consumption, while 90% indicated that fuel costs significantly impacted their finances. Regarding food, 96.2% acknowledged price increases, 92.8% altered consumption habits, and 64.2% stopped purchasing certain items. Housing costs were problematic for 41.1% of respondents. In terms of healthcare, 49% of respondents had private health insurance, while 47.7% relied solely on the National Health System, with 21.4% unable to access specialist care. Furthermore, 55.1% of participants attributed psychological or mental health challenges to rising prices and reduced disposable income, highlighting the profound and multifaceted effects of economic pressures on Portuguese households.</jats:p>en
dc.identifier.citationMarques, J, de Almeida, C D & Caetano, A P 2025, Poverty in Portugal : multidimensional challenges and social work approaches. in Social Work : Making an Impact Around the World . IntechOpen Books. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009650
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009650
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10437/15422
dc.identifier.urlhttps://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1213172#
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherIntechOpen Books
dc.relation.ispartofSocial Work
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.subjectSOCIAL WORK
dc.subjectPOVERTY
dc.subjectPORTUGAL
dc.subjectSERVIÇO SOCIAL
dc.subjectPOBREZA
dc.subjectPORTUGAL
dc.titlePoverty in Portugal : multidimensional challenges and social work approachesen
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