All Outputs (137)

A six-country study of coaches’ perspectives of girls’ body image concerns in sport and intervention preferences: Template analysis of survey and focus group data (2023)
Journal Article

Coaches are a key influence of athletes’ body image, but often feel ill-equipped to address body image concerns and can perpetuate harmful body ideals. Limited research has investigated coaches’ attitudes and opinions and few effective resources are... Read More about A six-country study of coaches’ perspectives of girls’ body image concerns in sport and intervention preferences: Template analysis of survey and focus group data.

How can we help you? A global investigation into girls’ body image experiences in sport and intervention preferences (2023)
Journal Article

Existing interventions that target the intersection of girls’ body image and sports participation are marginally effective, which is, in part, due to methodological limitations pertaining to intervention development (i.e., not theoretically or stakeh... Read More about How can we help you? A global investigation into girls’ body image experiences in sport and intervention preferences.

We need to talk about dementia (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Richard Cheston is a Dementia Research Professor at the University of Bristol. As a clinical psychologist with a background in group psychotherapy, he has extensive experience leading groups of people with dementia and is co-founder of the "Living We... Read More about We need to talk about dementia.

Talking openly about dementia – theory and principles (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy (2023)
Book Chapter

COVID-19 has affected the risk management and community integration of people convicted of a sexual offense and has particularly impacted the work of Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA). This chapter will focus on empirical research conducte... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy.

Using assimilation to track changes in talk during a Living Well with Dementia (LivDem) group (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background. Whilst good dementia care is typically thought of as a person-centred process, psychotherapy generally plays little role in this. One reason for this is that there are relatively few psychologists, therapists and counsellors working in de... Read More about Using assimilation to track changes in talk during a Living Well with Dementia (LivDem) group.

Mapping the relationship between green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) and quality of life: A case study of Bristol, UK (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Mental health, particularly for urban populations, is a growing public health concern. As urbanisation continues it is important to plan and develop towns and cities that maximise population wellbeing, and related health and social outcomes, whilst a... Read More about Mapping the relationship between green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) and quality of life: A case study of Bristol, UK.

Patient and public involvement in chronic conditions psychotherapy research: Developing a patient–centred psychological intervention for people with multiple sclerosis (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Psychological interventions for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) mainly adhere to the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. Adopting these generic models for the care of people with MS places them in t... Read More about Patient and public involvement in chronic conditions psychotherapy research: Developing a patient–centred psychological intervention for people with multiple sclerosis.

Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse (2023)
Book

Sibling sexual abuse is believed to be the most common and long-lasting form of all intra-familial abuse, with estimates suggesting that it is five times more prevalent than parent-child sexual abuse. This book draws on unique research from two studi... Read More about Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse.

Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse (2023)
Book Chapter

This chapter will examine UK university's understanding and response to campus-based sexual abuse. It will discuss the extent to which policies, practices, and safeguarding have been developed, whether they have been fully imbedded, and what impact t... Read More about Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse.

Global Britain, contested spaces, and the UK overseas territories: A report on the existing and future relationship between the UK and its overseas territories (2023)
Report

Since the decision of the UK to leave the EU, the UK Government has established and promoted the idea of ‘Global Britain’. Perhaps the clearest, but still largely unrecognised, manifestations of Global Britain are the UK’s Overseas Territories. The T... Read More about Global Britain, contested spaces, and the UK overseas territories: A report on the existing and future relationship between the UK and its overseas territories.

Client–led research and intervention development: Exploring people with Multiple Sclerosis’ experiences of psychological therapies (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction There is a high prevalence of anxiety and depression among people with Multiple Sclerosis. Therapeutic modalities have been proven effective on the management of stress, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, with Cognitive Behaviour The... Read More about Client–led research and intervention development: Exploring people with Multiple Sclerosis’ experiences of psychological therapies.

The Pandemic in Britain: COVID-19, British Exceptionalism and Neoliberalism (2023)
Book

This book is to a large degree an attempt to examine the reasons for the UK government’s internationally suboptimal performance in addressing the novel coronavirus pandemic. As such, this is conceived as a work of political and social critique. The t... Read More about The Pandemic in Britain: COVID-19, British Exceptionalism and Neoliberalism.

How do clients experience intensive EMDR for PTSD? A phenomenological analysis (2023)
Thesis

There is a dearth of qualitative research exploring the benefits and challenges of intensive Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) from the clients’ perspective. Currently, research into intensive EMDR, which involves multiple therapy... Read More about How do clients experience intensive EMDR for PTSD? A phenomenological analysis.

A qualitative study investigating the impact of flexible working on a sample of UK employees' physical activity, sedentary behaviours and healthy eating habits during the first 12-months of the COVID-19 pandemic (2023)
Thesis

Objectives: Between March 2020 and July 2021, many UK employees transitioned to more flexible work arrangements in response to a series of lockdown rules and restrictions implemented by UK Governments to tackle the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (... Read More about A qualitative study investigating the impact of flexible working on a sample of UK employees' physical activity, sedentary behaviours and healthy eating habits during the first 12-months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The role of uncertainty intolerance in adjusting to long-term physical health conditions: A systematic review (2023)
Journal Article

Long-term physical health conditions (LTPHCs) are associated with poorer psychological well-being, quality of life, and longevity. Additionally, individuals with LTPHCs report uncertainty in terms of condition aetiology, course, treatment, and abilit... Read More about The role of uncertainty intolerance in adjusting to long-term physical health conditions: A systematic review.

Only together, we flourish: The importance of friendship and care in navigating anti-Asian hate and shielding during COVID-19 (2023)
Journal Article

The COVID-19 pandemic and the response of the government of the United Kingdom have exacerbated deep-seated inequalities. People of color and disabled people have been disproportionately impacted during the pandemic. This essay has two authors, Sophi... Read More about Only together, we flourish: The importance of friendship and care in navigating anti-Asian hate and shielding during COVID-19.

My Food Community: Full evaluation report on the first 2 years of the Community Food Leadership Programme (2023)
Report

My Food Community (MFC) is run as an online training programme for approximately six months, with opportunity for face-to-face meetings. After the training, participants can apply for a small grant to give them the opportunity to put their newly deve... Read More about My Food Community: Full evaluation report on the first 2 years of the Community Food Leadership Programme.

Disability rights and robotics: Being there without being there (2023)
Book Chapter

We are Sophie and Tillie, and we worked together on the Disability Rights and Robotics project, at the University of the West of England, as co-researchers in a diverse group including disabled people, carers, students, and academics from social scie... Read More about Disability rights and robotics: Being there without being there.

Maternal intrapartum fluids and neonatal weight loss in the breastfed infant (2023)
Journal Article

Background/Aims Significant weight loss during early life can be of serious concern and assessing weight is key in decisions regarding supplementation. However, supplementation is a significant risk factor for early breastfeeding cessation. Recognisi... Read More about Maternal intrapartum fluids and neonatal weight loss in the breastfed infant.