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Experiencing Azeroth: a narrative inquiry into playing the massive multiplayer online role-playing game (mmorpg) World of Warcraft
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020)In this thesis I explore the following question: what are players experiencing in World of Warcraft? I examine this question through narrative inquiry. I begin by looking at the history of the Massive Multiplayer Online ... -
People living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers: a systematic review of psychosocial interventions; and, Psychological adjustment in people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers: the role of coping, illness beliefs and self-compassion
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-12-02)This thesis comprises of a systematic review and an empirical study aimed to gain a greater understanding of the psychological needs of both people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their caregivers, and how these ... -
Homos in the woods: queer shame and body shame in the context of trekking experiences
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-01-20)In this Doctorate of Psychotherapy and Counselling Dissertation, I offer a variety of different perspectives on queer shame and body shame in the context of trekking experiences. The overall project of this thesis is to ... -
Exploration of the factors that influence the adoption of healthy lifestyles among Saudis living with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-01)Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life worldwide. It has reached overwhelming proportions in many countries around the world, and Saudi Arabia is no exception. ... -
Understanding the impact of psychosocial risk factors on the maternal-fetal/infant relationship in the perinatal period
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)BACKGROUND: Maternal-fetal relationship quality is a known predictor of maternal infant relationship quality. Maternal-infant relationship quality is associated with infant attachment style, and both are predictive of ... -
Mental health and intellectual disability professionals use of emotion regulation and coping strategies, and their relationship to burnout: a systematic review; and, The indirect effect of attitudes towards aggression on forensic mental health professionals’ wellbeing, and the role of psychological flexibility
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Introduction: Poor employee wellbeing has been linked to higher levels of staff sickness and poorer quality of care in mental health and intellectual disability services. Despite the implications, research into factors ... -
Assessment of complex trauma symptoms in adults: a systematic review; and, Exploring consensus in best practice when working with trauma in male populations detained in secure forensic mental health settings: a Delphi study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)This thesis is completed in accordance with the academic component, in part fulfilment, of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Following the research portfolio structure, a thesis abstract ... -
Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in enhancing psychological flexibility in adults: a systematic review; and, Wellbeing in retirement: the role of psychological flexibility, value-directed living and cognitive defusion
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)This thesis aimed to explore the applicability and effectiveness of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model. The first chapter is a systematic review of the effectiveness of ACT in enhancing psychological ... -
Cognitive behavioural approach to functional neurological disorder: a systematic review, meta-analysis and grounded theory study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Introduction: Functional neurological symptoms are commonly reported by people presenting to neurology services. Symptoms are diverse, and there is little published evidence to inform treatment guidelines. Idiopathic ... -
What is important in recovery from complex mental health difficulties? A research portfolio
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Introduction and Aims: Recovery from severe and enduring mental health difficulties, such as psychosis, continues to be researched and is an area of importance regarding the development of successful interventions to ... -
Relationship between childhood trauma and paranoia: a study of specificity and underlying theoretical mechanisms
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Purpose: While biogenetic theories have traditionally dominated understandings of psychosis, there is now a large body of evidence suggesting a causal relationship between childhood trauma and psychosis. We sought to ... -
Attachment, self and social knowledge, and distress in psychosis: a research portfolio
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background/Aims: People with a diagnosis of psychosis often experience stigmatising social encounters. These social encounters may influence the beliefs people hold, as research suggests that people develop a range of ... -
Exploring lived experiences of familial support in forensic settings using best-fit framework synthesis and interpretative phenomenological analysis: a portfolio thesis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Existing research has evidenced the fact that maintained familial support can have positive outcomes for prisoners and forensic patients during a detention. Maintained familial support has been linked with reduced ... -
Post-trauma factors associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder severity in older adults: a systematic review; and, The mediating role of early maladaptive schemas in the relationship between childhood traumatic events and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in older adults (>64 years)
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background: Research in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) has traditionally focused on either children or adults, while older adults tend to be under-represented in trauma research. This has ... -
Predictors of psychological therapy treatment outcome for anorexia nervosa: a systematic review; and, Evaluation of the reliability and validity of the English version of the schema mode inventory for eating disorders-short form for adults with dysfunctional eating behaviour
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background/Aims: Eating disorders (EDs) are considered one of the most difficult and serious psychiatric illnesses to treat, due to high levels of complexity, chronicity and comorbidity. Anorexia nervosa (AN) is particularly ... -
Secondary survivors of trauma: a research portfolio on the experiences of non-offending caregivers whose children have disclosed sexual abuse
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background: Non-offending caregivers (NOCs) of children who have disclosed sexual abuse have a vital role in supporting their child post-disclosure. Nevertheless, research indicates that NOCs experience clinically elevated ... -
Psychosocial risk factors in the development of fibromyalgia; and Compassion-Focused Therapy for chronic pain: mediators of improvement
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background: Chronic pain is a worldwide problem that can cause a great level of disability in a person’s life. The aetiology of conditions such as fibromyalgia is still under debate, and there are many biological, ... -
Understanding the impact of trauma on executive function in care experienced children: neurodevelopment, staff training and attributions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Background Children who are cared for away from their biological families represent a highly vulnerable population where early childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect are highly prevalent. As technology and theory have ... -
Exploration of the outcomes and experiences of people living with cognitive impairment and intracerebral haemorrhage: a mixed methods approach
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)Introduction Stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is the most devastating and least treatable type of stroke, where onset is sudden, often leaving the individual and family ill-prepared to deal with the long-term ... -
Exploring systemic therapeutic approaches for individuals with intellectual disabilities using a narrative synthesis of existing research and interpretive phenomenological analysis: a portfolio thesis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2019-11-27)BACKGROUND: This thesis portfolio comprises two main sections. The first involves a systematic review exploring the outcomes of systemic approaches used for individuals with intellectual disabilities with additional ...
