Health in Social Science thesis collection
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Clinicians’ attitudes towards, and use of, computerised cognitive behaviour therapy: a research portfolio
(The University of Edinburgh, 2023-03-21)BACKGROUND: Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT) is effective for a range of mental health difficulties but research indicates that the rate of uptake is low amongst clinicians. Most of the literature regarding ... -
Relationship between developmental factors and daily stressors in the context of psychotic experiences: an experience sampling study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2023-03-01)BACKGROUND: This thesis examines whether developmental factors influence the way young people respond to daily stressors in the context of psychotic experiences. Although there is a clear theoretical argument for ... -
Qualitative study exploring whether emotion work conducted by health visitors has an influence on their assessment and identification of children in need of care and protection?
(The University of Edinburgh, 2023-02-10)There is an increased understanding that experiencing adversity in childhood can have a significantly negative impact on the long-term developmental wellbeing of children and young people, as well as their families and ... -
Using the Integrative Behavioural Model to explore the factors influencing nurse adherence towards personal protective equipment (PPE)
(The University of Edinburgh, 2023-02-08)BACKGROUND: Infectious disease has become an increasing field of interest due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic on a long-standing background of nosocomial infections, which have contributed to excess and largely avoidable ... -
Stumbling through the contours of bodily appearance: nomadic embodiment of the female counsellor
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Systematic review into the barriers to engagement with veteran mental health services as reported by veterans; and, An explorative study into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on veterans’ wellbeing
(The University of Edinburgh, 2023-01-18)BACKGROUND: Veterans who engage with mental health services consistently report better wellbeing outcomes. Despite this not all veterans engage in mental health services due to specific veteran centric barriers. However, ... -
What is the role for child and family services in improving father engagement? Translating research into practice
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-21)BACKGROUND: Fathers are underrepresented in services focused on improving child and family well-being. Despite growing awareness of benefits to father engagement in the last two decades, no significant improvements in this ... -
Virtual nature contact, psychological distress, attention, and the role of mindfulness: A systematic review of virtual contact with nature, psychological distress, and attention; and, A study examining contact with virtual nature, psychological distress, mindfulness, and nature connectedness in older adults.
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-20)BACKGROUND: Rates of psychological distress are rising, pressure on mental health services is increasing and currently there is a section of the population who experience psychological distress but are not accessing ... -
Examining Beating the Blues, comprising of: 'The effectiveness and acceptability of Beating the Blues computerised cognitive behaviour therapy programme: a systematic review'; and, 'Beating the Blues: engagement, attrition and clinical outcomes of a computerised cognitive behaviour therapy programme and the impact of COVID-19.'
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-20)INTRODUCTION: There is a high prevalence of common mental health disorders globally. Although effective treatments exist, there are several barriers to accessing these interventions. Digital mental health interventions ... -
Experiences of physical appearance and body-related changes in teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer survivors. Body image changes experienced by teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer survivors: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis; and, Physical appearance evaluation, comparisons and wellbeing among teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer survivors: a moderated mediation model
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-15)OBJECTIVE: The current portfolio aimed to develop a more nuanced understanding of teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer survivors’ experience of physical appearance and body-related changes post-treatment. The first ... -
Exploration of empathy-enhancing interventions and the prevalence of mentalization within the field of nursing
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-14)BACKGROUND: Empathy is considered an important component of Person Centred Care (PCC), as is the process of mentalization in the successful application of sensitive care -giving. Both concepts can overlap, with empathy ... -
Illness representations in people with epilepsy and functional seizures
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-13)INTRODUCTION: Seizure disorders are common and disabling neurological conditions diagnosed in people presenting to neuropsychology services. The two main forms of seizure disorder are epilepsy and functional seizures. ... -
Social anxiety and social functioning in psychosis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-07)BACKGROUND: Both social anxiety and psychosis exist on continua but at the same time harbour many aspects and dimensions. Whereas it is commonly accepted that social anxiety and psychosis are associated, and that both can ... -
Mentalization, emotion regulation and daily wellbeing in help seeking adolescents: an experience sampling method study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-07)This thesis consists of two independent pieces of research. The first study is a systematic review investigating measurement reactivity in clinical psychology research that uses an Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Measurement ... -
Risk assessing sexual deviance, including the predictive validity of the Violence Risk Scale for Sexual Offenders (VRS-SO): a systematic review; and, Understanding sexual deviance in risk assessment practice: a criminal justice social worker perspective
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-06)BACKGROUND: Sexual deviance is an important risk factor for sexual recidivism that is notoriously difficult to define and therefore to measure in practice. AIMS: The aim of this portfolio is to contribute to the literature ... -
Finding father, finding Mei Mei: a Chinese counsellor’s exploration on the integration of EFT and Christian prayer in trauma recovery
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-06)This thesis is an in-depth self-as-subject heuristic inquiry into the integration of EFT and Christian prayer in trauma recovery. It aims to support therapists who work with clients who have a personal relationship with ... -
Multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and experience of shame in adults: a systematic review of the relationship between multiple ACEs and shame; and, An empirical study of the associations between ACEs, shame, and proneness to psychosis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-05)BACKGROUND: Research has suggested that there is a dose-response relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and poor outcomes in adulthood, including psychopathology. Recently, research has focused on ... -
Body dissatisfaction during middle childhood
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-30)Body dissatisfaction is a prevalent concern in modern societies and can lead to significant and long-term health difficulties. This paper is divided into two parts and evaluates aspects of body dissatisfaction during ... -
Walking the bridge between psychotherapy and yoga
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-30)Both psychotherapy and yoga are routes to support individuals’ well-being and growth through exploration and integration of life experiences, relationships, and meaning-making. Yoga as a comprehensive set of practices ... -
Social contagion and environmental predictors of violent and aggressive behaviour
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-30)INTRODUCTION: Previous research investigating incidents of violence and aggression (V&A) within secure forensic settings have typically focused on individual factors of patients such as diagnosis and previous engagement ...
