Outputs (159)

‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound (2023)
Thesis
Djatmika, C. ‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10477901

Studies indicate that complex postsurgical wound healing can significantly alter biopsychological markers responsible for recovery, such as pain perception and sense of self-coherence. Yet, there is a lack of research investigating women’s experien... Read More about ‘Plan Z and then off the edge of a cliff’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experience of living with a slow-to-heal Caesarean wound.

A qualitative study on how therapists negotiate gendered perceptions of the division of parental responsibility and labour, using a story completion and vignette task (2023)
Thesis
Wahnon, M. A qualitative study on how therapists negotiate gendered perceptions of the division of parental responsibility and labour, using a story completion and vignette task. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10198589

Aims: The argument that therapeutic practice affirms a reductionist paradigm of distress and overlooks socio-environmental understandings of suffering suggests that Psychology may collude with systems of power, privilege, and oppression. As key propo... Read More about A qualitative study on how therapists negotiate gendered perceptions of the division of parental responsibility and labour, using a story completion and vignette task.

Therapists experiences of delivering treatment to patients with co-morbid mental and physical health conditions within an IAPT service (2023)
Thesis
Jackson, F. Therapists experiences of delivering treatment to patients with co-morbid mental and physical health conditions within an IAPT service. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10223564

The number of people who have a Long-Term Health Condition (LTC) is increasing. There is a high prevalence of those who have a LTC who are also experiencing a Mental Health Condition. There has been a recent focus on The Improving Access to Psycholog... Read More about Therapists experiences of delivering treatment to patients with co-morbid mental and physical health conditions within an IAPT service.

How do clients experience intensive EMDR for PTSD? A phenomenological analysis (2023)
Thesis
Butler, S. How do clients experience intensive EMDR for PTSD? A phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9911124

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
Bertiz, F. 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. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10107792

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.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship (2023)
Thesis
Parker, S. Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10014255

Background: In the UK higher rates of mental health difficulties are experienced by those with intellectual disabilities (ID) than by those without. Despite this there is a lack of understanding about how best to support these individuals. Recently,... Read More about Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship.

Using the theoretical domains framework and COM-B model in identifying barriers and facilitators to addressing smoking cessation in improving access to psychological therapies services: A qualitative study (2023)
Thesis
Varnes, L. Using the theoretical domains framework and COM-B model in identifying barriers and facilitators to addressing smoking cessation in improving access to psychological therapies services: A qualitative study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10039226

Objectives: Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, and the prevalence rates of smoking in individuals with mental health conditions remains high. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT) services could be a pl... Read More about Using the theoretical domains framework and COM-B model in identifying barriers and facilitators to addressing smoking cessation in improving access to psychological therapies services: A qualitative study.

The sexual health experiences and motivators of Black heterosexual men in London. A qualitative study including higher-risk behaviours (2023)
Thesis
Nwaosu, U. The sexual health experiences and motivators of Black heterosexual men in London. A qualitative study including higher-risk behaviours. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10226067

Background: Black ethnic groups in the UK disproportionately experience poor sexual health outcomes. This appears to be more pronounced amongst Black men and has been attributed to a complex interplay of individual, behavioural, cultural and structur... Read More about The sexual health experiences and motivators of Black heterosexual men in London. A qualitative study including higher-risk behaviours.

Recovery from alcohol and the relationship with the self: Insights from long-term counselling clients (2023)
Thesis
Christodoulakis, M. Recovery from alcohol and the relationship with the self: Insights from long-term counselling clients. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9852208

The present study explores the experience of recovering from alcohol dependence from the perspectives of people who have received long-term therapeutic work. Diverting from the existing literature that focuses solely on the perspective of AA members,... Read More about Recovery from alcohol and the relationship with the self: Insights from long-term counselling clients.

An evaluation of different methodologies employed to investigate the effects of mixing alcohol with energy drink (2023)
Thesis
Johnson, S. An evaluation of different methodologies employed to investigate the effects of mixing alcohol with energy drink. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9838330

The increase in popularity of AMED consumption among young people in the past decade has led to public health concerns regarding its use. It has been suggested that the stimulant effects of caffeine in energy drinks may counteract the sedative effect... Read More about An evaluation of different methodologies employed to investigate the effects of mixing alcohol with energy drink.