Outputs (446)
Complexity and continuity in the human-animal bond - a thematic and storied exploration of companion animal bereavement (2025)
Thesis
The human-animal bond is receiving renewed attention from psychology researchers and practitioners alike, particularly in the context of our relationships with companion animals. This thesis explores the phenomenon of companion animal bereavement fro... Read More about Complexity and continuity in the human-animal bond - a thematic and storied exploration of companion animal bereavement.
Understanding fitness professionals’ weight biases and uptake of weight-inclusive practices: Findings from a mixed-methods survey (2024)
Journal Article
Weight bias is highly prevalent in the fitness industry, posing significant challenges for fat people seeking to engage in health-promoting behaviours, such as physical activity. Despite small ideological shifts in the fitness industry towards more w... Read More about Understanding fitness professionals’ weight biases and uptake of weight-inclusive practices: Findings from a mixed-methods survey.
Intersecting identities in minority-language contexts: LGBTQ+ speakers of Welsh (2024)
Book Chapter
A growing body of work on the experiences of minority-language speakers has focused on the experiences of those with intersecting linguistic identities in navigating their position among the wider minority-language community (e.g. Hornsby & Vigers 20... Read More about Intersecting identities in minority-language contexts: LGBTQ+ speakers of Welsh.
A review of the healthcare and social care needs of the older prisoner population in England and Wales (2024)
Journal Article
In recent years, research on older prisoners in England and Wales has expanded significantly, and the term “older prisoner” is now well entrenched in the prison-based literature. Those prisoners who are over the age of 50 are now the fastest growing... Read More about A review of the healthcare and social care needs of the older prisoner population in England and Wales.
Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4–6 years old – a study protocol (2024)
Journal Article
Background: Children’s online media perpetuates appearance idealised images and can negatively impact the way children feel about their own and other people’s bodies (e.g., weight bias) at a young age. The development and evaluation of body image int... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4–6 years old – a study protocol.
Les fondements de l'esprit: Les schémas comme concept intégratif en psychologie et en psychothérapie (2024)
Book Chapter
Résumé Cet article décrit la construction théorique du schéma et son évolution à partir de la psychologie cognitive. Il identifie des propriétés intéressantes des schémas qui peuvent justifier la pratique de l'association libre. Compte tenu du rôle d... Read More about Les fondements de l'esprit: Les schémas comme concept intégratif en psychologie et en psychothérapie.
Supporting individuals with a visible difference: A UK survey of needs and preferences (2024)
Journal Article
Individuals with visible differences, resulting from injuries, health conditions, or treatment, can face varied and lasting psychosocial effects. Existing psychosocial interventions are limited, with inconsistent support noted by specialists. Improve... Read More about Supporting individuals with a visible difference: A UK survey of needs and preferences.
Women’s understandings of name change in mixed-sex civil partnership: Identity, family, and equality (2024)
Journal Article
Surname change for women in Britain remains the norm for those entering mixed-sex marriages. A range of sociological literature considers the implications of this for equality and social change (e.g. Thwaites, 2016; Pilcher, 2017; Carter and Duncan,... Read More about Women’s understandings of name change in mixed-sex civil partnership: Identity, family, and equality.
The research relationship: Negotiating multiple selves and boundaries in exploring sensitive topics (2024)
Journal Article
This article considers responsibilities and challenges inherent in the research relationship, from the position of a researcher who is also a counselling practitioner. It draws on my experience of undertaking a qualitative interview-based doctoral re... Read More about The research relationship: Negotiating multiple selves and boundaries in exploring sensitive topics.