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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the core psychometric instruments used in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): assessing the validity and reliability of ACT measures in the Chinese populations
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-29)Aims: This research was aimed to cross-culturally validate seven reliable measures that frequently used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the Chinese populations. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II ... -
Psychological flexibility, emotion regulation and coping in stroke caregivers
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Evidence suggests stroke caregivers experienced reduced mental health outcomes compared to non-caregivers. Despite this, some caregivers report no difficulties. Several demographic and psychological variables have been ... -
Functional neurological disorders: evaluating the efficacy of facilitator-led psychoeducation for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and the psychological profile of MRI Negative Cauda Equina syndrome
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'I see it and I know the pain is coming': can imagery re-scripting be utilised to alleviate the physical disability associated with chronic pain?
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Secondary attachment and mental health in Pakistani and Scottish adolescents
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Evaluation of the inverse association between value-directed living and psychological distress in chronic conditions and relevance to secondary-care asthma control
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Relationship between anger, emotion regulation, interpersonal problems and depression in individuals with depressive symptoms in Saudi Arabia
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-22)BACKGROUND: Depression is a mental health disorder (World Health Organization, 2013) with a chronic, recurrent course among adults (Fava, 2003). According to empirical studies and clinical observations, there are four ... -
Systematic review of family functioning in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); and, The same but different: Mothers' experiences of parenting a daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Time perspective after trauma: a research portfolio
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-21)This thesis follows a research portfolio format and is carried out in part fulfilment of the academic component of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. The portfolio contains two ... -
Health and lived experiences of grandparent kinship carers: section 1. the health and wellbeing implications of grandparent kinship caring: a systematic review and thematic synthesis; and, section 2. an interpretative phenomenological account of the experiences of grandparent kinship carers
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-02)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Kinship carers are family members who care for related young people when their parents are unable to do so. Most kinship carers are grandparents and the role involves full-time responsibility ... -
Understanding and supporting neurodevelopmental needs: a systematic review of prospective memory in children and adults with ADHD; and, An investigation of the underlying cognitive mechanisms of stress appraisal of classroom assistants and teachers of autistic students
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-02)The needs of neurodiverse populations are inherently atypical and often complex. To better understand and support such populations, it is necessary to better understand neurodiverse individuals’ abilities and difficulties ... -
'There's psychological masonry flying everywhere': a mixed-methods systematic review of ‘Psychologically-Informed Environments’ interventions for staff working in homelessness services; and, An empirical study of factors contributing to the development and maintenance of work-related distress in frontline workers in homelessness services
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-17)AIMS: This thesis aims to further the existing evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of frontline workers in homelessness services. This included reviewing the literature related to the implementation of the ... -
Relationship between emotional regulation difficulties and aggression in forensic populations: a systematic review; and, An empirical study examining the mediating roles of emotional regulation and hostile attribution bias in the relationship between traumatic brain injury and violent offending
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-01)CHAPTER ONE: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: High levels of violence and aggression are observed in forensic populations. Difficulties with emotional regulation (ER) may be a risk factor for aggression. This systematic review summarized ... -
Insecure attachment, emotion dysregulation and reflective functioning in adolescent substance use involvement; and, An initial meta-analysis of the effectiveness of third wave cognitive-behavioural therapies in the treatment of substance-use outcomes
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-30)Problematic substance use presents as a complex and costly challenge to society. Literature in the field of substance use is scarce, particularly within the developmental context of adolescence. Emerging research suggests ... -
Individual differences and their implications in educational and occupational outcomes
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-28)This thesis includes four studies focused on the role of Individual Differences in educational and occupational outcomes. These four studies were aimed to bridge gaps in the academic literature and to devise novel avenues ... -
Psychotherapist’s narrative of coming together through the holding of rope
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-24)The relational psychotherapist comes into the therapeutic relationship with their professional self and their personal self, and in their practice, the personal and professional selves of the psychotherapist are inextricably ... -
Mixed method realist evaluation of the implementation of an Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme in Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-14)BACKGROUND : The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme is an evidence-based, multimodal and patient-centred approach to optimise patient care and experience. Multiple studies have demonstrated that the ... -
Experiences of people with dementia and their care partners: voices from an ethnically diverse sample in the Eden District of South Africa
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-16)This thesis explores the experiences of an ethnically diverse sample of persons with dementia (PWDs) and their care partners (CPs) in the Eden District of South Africa. The study is theoretically grounded in symbolic ... -
Improving psychological therapies for psychosis: exploring the utility and benefit of using metacognitive training within standard psychological care: a case series
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-14)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) is currently recommended by National Guidelines (NICE) as an adjunct to antipsychotic medication. However, access to CBTp remains generally poor. Moreover, its ... -
Attachment and separation experiences of the left-behind children in rural China
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-13)The left-behind children (LBC) refer to children living in rural China, who have been left behind by parents going to work in urban regions. The population of LBC is a social by-product of labour migration in society. LBC ...
