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Lesbian and gay marriage: Transformation or normalisation? (2003)
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Clarke, V. (2003). Lesbian and gay marriage: Transformation or normalisation?. Feminism and Psychology, 13(4), 519-529. https://doi.org/10.1177/09593535030134016

Although there are still a number of vocal anti-marriage critics (e.g. Robson, 1998; Warner, 1999), most lesbians and gay men writing about marriage support the extension of marriage rights. It is hardly surprising, then, that the three books I revi... Read More about Lesbian and gay marriage: Transformation or normalisation?.

'Marriage' Special Issues (2003)
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Finlay, S. J., Clarke, V., & Wilkinson, S. (2003). 'Marriage' Special Issues. Feminism and Psychology, 13(4), 411-414. https://doi.org/10.1177/09593535030134001

This is the first of two special issues of Feminism & Psychology focusing on marriage. Significant portions of the special issues are two special features (edited by Sara-Jane Finlay and Victoria Clarke) that consider the personal and political exper... Read More about 'Marriage' Special Issues.

'A Marriage of Inconvenience?' Feminist Perspectives on Marriage (2003)
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Finlay, S. J., & Clarke, V. (2003). 'A Marriage of Inconvenience?' Feminist Perspectives on Marriage. Feminism and Psychology, 13(4), 415-420. https://doi.org/10.1177/09593535030134002

A key aim of this special feature is to broaden feminist discussions of marriage by bringing the personal (and political) perspectives and experiences of heterosexual feminists (and their male partners) to the debate. This special feature consists o... Read More about 'A Marriage of Inconvenience?' Feminist Perspectives on Marriage.

Genetic polymorphisms and personality in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2003)
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Moore, L. R., Clark, T. G., Munafò, M. R., Payne, E., Walton, R., & Flint, J. (2003). Genetic polymorphisms and personality in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Molecular Psychiatry, 8(5), 471-484. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.mp.4001326

A meta-analysis was conducted on studies reporting data on associations between candidate genes and human personality. Studies reporting data for psychiatric populations (including organic disease and substance abuse) were excluded. A total of 46 stu... Read More about Genetic polymorphisms and personality in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Exploring the psychosocial concerns of out-patients with disfiguring conditions (2003)
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Rumsey, N., Clarke, A., & White, P. (2003). Exploring the psychosocial concerns of out-patients with disfiguring conditions. Journal of Wound Care, 12(7), 247-252

Objective: This study was undertaken to establish the extent and type of psychosocial need in outpatients attending for treatment for a variety of disfiguring conditions. Method: A total of 220 outpatients receiving treatment for burns, skin condit... Read More about Exploring the psychosocial concerns of out-patients with disfiguring conditions.

Using a Qualitative Approach to Gain Insights into the Business Ethics Experiences of Australian Managers in China (2003)
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Brand, V., & Slater, A. (2003). Using a Qualitative Approach to Gain Insights into the Business Ethics Experiences of Australian Managers in China. Journal of Business Ethics, 45(3), 167-182. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1024198904265

This study investigated the business ethics experiences of Australian managers in China, using qualitative methodology to identify themes. Thirty-one Australian managers who had spent on average 8.7 years working in business connected to China partic... Read More about Using a Qualitative Approach to Gain Insights into the Business Ethics Experiences of Australian Managers in China.

Skin scarring: new insights may make adjustment easier (2003)
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Partridge, J., & Rumsey, N. (2003). Skin scarring: new insights may make adjustment easier. BMJ, 326(7392), 765a. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7392.765/a

Skin scarring is a clinical problem that can cause many psychological and social difficulties—some as a result of the cause of the scarring (for example, trauma), some related to the effects (for example, itching), and many to the appearance of the s... Read More about Skin scarring: new insights may make adjustment easier.

The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study (2003)
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Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., Ambler, N. R., Cawthorn, S. J., Reid, C. D., Maddox, P. R., …Umpleby, H. C. (2003). The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 111(3), 1060-1068. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.PRS.0000046249.33122.76

A multicenter, prospective study (n = 103) examined the psychological implications of women's decisions for or against breast reconstruction. Recognized measures of anxiety, depression, body image, and quality of life were completed before the operat... Read More about The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study.

The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study (2003)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., Ambler, N. R., Cawthorn, S. J., Reid, C. D., Madox, P. R., …Umpleby, H. C. (2003). The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 111(3), 1060-1068

A multicenter, prospective study (n = 103) examined the psychological implications of women's decisions for or against breast reconstruction. Recognized measures of anxiety, depression, body image, and quality of life were completed before the operat... Read More about The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study.

Investigating the appearance-related concerns of people with hand injuries (2003)
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Rumsey, N., Clarke, A., White, P., & Hooper, E. (2003). Investigating the appearance-related concerns of people with hand injuries. British Journal of Hand Therapy, 8(2), 57-61

An investigation of the appearance-related concerns of patients with disfiguring hand conditions was carried out in two out-patient clinics. A considerable proportion of the 122 respondents were experiencing psychosocial problems including anxiety, d... Read More about Investigating the appearance-related concerns of people with hand injuries.

Psychosocial distress associated with disfiguring eye conditions (2003)
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Clarke, A., Rumsey, N., Collin, J. R., & Wyn-Williams, M. (2003). Psychosocial distress associated with disfiguring eye conditions. Eye, 17(1), 35-40. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.eye.6700234

Purpose of study. Visible disfigurement is associated with a range of psychosocial difficulties; however, the problems encountered by patients with eye conditions are under-researched. This study aimed to establish the extent and type of psychosocial... Read More about Psychosocial distress associated with disfiguring eye conditions.

Disfigurement – neglected in primary care? (2003)
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Charlton, R., Rumsey, N., Partridge, J., Barlow, J., & Saul, K. (2003). Disfigurement – neglected in primary care?. British Journal of General Practice, 53(486), 6-8