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Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation (2023)
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Khani, A., Babaee, T., Khaghani, A., Nakhaee, M., Fattahi, Z., & Moss, T. (2023). Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 6(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v6i1.41454

BACKGROUND: Despite the recent advancements in the design and manufacture of prostheses for individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation, these individuals tend to become self-conscious about their appearance. The aim of this study was t... Read More about Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation.

Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory (2021)
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Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2022). Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(18), 5231-5240. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618

Purpose: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are heritable connective tissue disorders associated with joint instability and pain, but with scant guidance for supporting patients. The aim was to determ... Read More about Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): An analysis informed by behaviour change theory.

Validating a scale to measure engineers’ perceived self-efficacy for engineering education outreach (2019)
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Fogg-Rogers, L., & Moss, T. (2019). Validating a scale to measure engineers’ perceived self-efficacy for engineering education outreach. PLoS ONE, 14(10), Article e0223728. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223728

Education outreach in schools has been identified as a critical route to influence children's perceptions and capabilities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers. Evidence suggests that providing non-teaching professionals like... Read More about Validating a scale to measure engineers’ perceived self-efficacy for engineering education outreach.

Experiences of living with visible difference: Individual and social reflections (2019)
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Sharratt, N. D., Jenkinson, E., Moss, T., Clarke, A., & Rumsey, N. (2019). Experiences of living with visible difference: Individual and social reflections. Health Psychology Update, 28(2),

Many health conditions impact upon an individual’s appearance and result in an altered appearance (“visible difference”). The presence of visible difference is associated with a variety of psychosocial difficulties and challenges, yet calls for an i... Read More about Experiences of living with visible difference: Individual and social reflections.

Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study (2019)
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Bennett, S., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2021). Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 43(6), 795-804. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1641848

Purpose: Little attention has been paid to psychosocial factors in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type). This study sought to identify the psychosocial impact by examining participants’ lived experiences; and i... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study.

The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis (2019)
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Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2019). The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Physical Therapy Reviews, 24(1-2), 12-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2019.1590674

© 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Background: Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are heritable connective tissue disorders characterised by joint instability, pain, anxiety, depre... Read More about The lived experience of Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.

Understandings and experiences of visible difference and romantic relationships: A qualitative exploration (2018)
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Sharratt, N. D., Jenkinson, E., Moss, T., Clarke, A., & Rumsey, N. (2018). Understandings and experiences of visible difference and romantic relationships: A qualitative exploration. Body Image, 27, 32-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.08.002

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd The association between disfigurement (‘visible difference’) and romantic relationships has received relatively little consideration in the research literature. This qualitative research, conducted in the United Kingdom, explored... Read More about Understandings and experiences of visible difference and romantic relationships: A qualitative exploration.

Factor structure and convergent validity of the Derriford Appearance Scale-24 using standard scoring versus treating not applicable' responses as missing data: A Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) cohort study (2018)
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Merz, E., Kwakkenbos, L., Carrier, M. E., Gholizadeh, S., Mills, S. D., Fox, R. S., …Malcarne, V. L. (2018). Factor structure and convergent validity of the Derriford Appearance Scale-24 using standard scoring versus treating not applicable' responses as missing data: A Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) cohort study. BMJ Open, 8(3), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018641

© 2018 Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article). All rights reserved. Objective Valid measures of appearance concern are needed in systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare, disfiguring autoimmune disease. Th... Read More about Factor structure and convergent validity of the Derriford Appearance Scale-24 using standard scoring versus treating not applicable' responses as missing data: A Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) cohort study.

A systematic review of the traits and cognitions associated with use of and belief in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (2018)
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Galbraith, N., Moss, T., Galbraith, V., & Purewal, S. (2018). A systematic review of the traits and cognitions associated with use of and belief in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Psychology, Health and Medicine, 23(7), 854-869. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2018.1442010

© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is widespread despite the controversy over its effectiveness. Although previous reviews have examined the demographics and attitu... Read More about A systematic review of the traits and cognitions associated with use of and belief in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults (2018)
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Griffiths, C., Williamson, H., Zucchelli, F., Paraskeva, N., & Moss, T. (2018). A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 48(4), 189-204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0

© 2018, The Author(s). Body image dissatisfaction (BID) and weight self-stigma are prevalent and associated with physical and psychological ill-health. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is increasingly employed for both, yet little is known abo... Read More about A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults.

Toward a conceptual and methodological shift in craniofacial research (2017)
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Stock, N. M., Feragen, K. B., Moss, T. P., & Rumsey, N. (2018). Toward a conceptual and methodological shift in craniofacial research. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 55(1), 105-111. https://doi.org/10.1177/1055665617721925

© The Author(s) 2017. Objective: To date, research investigating the psychological impact of craniofacial conditions has produced variability across outcomes. The aims of this article were to summarize the challenges that may contribute to this varia... Read More about Toward a conceptual and methodological shift in craniofacial research.

The impact of treatment for head and neck cancer on positive psychological change within a year of completing treatment (2017)
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Harding, S., & Moss, T. (2018). The impact of treatment for head and neck cancer on positive psychological change within a year of completing treatment. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 47(3), 302-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2017.07.023

© 2017 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Head and neck cancer carries a high level of morbidity and mortality. So why could anyone find having such a disease a positive event? The adversity hypothesis of “what doesn't kill... Read More about The impact of treatment for head and neck cancer on positive psychological change within a year of completing treatment.

Influence of personality traits in self-evaluative salience, motivational salience and self-consciousness of appearance (2016)
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Mendes, J. C. D. S., Figueiras, M. J., & Moss, T. (2016). Influence of personality traits in self-evaluative salience, motivational salience and self-consciousness of appearance. Psychology, Community and Health, 5(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.5964/pch.v5i2.168

Aim: The aim of this study was to understand the possible influence of personality traits on the importance and significance of perception of body image and self awareness of appearance in individuals. Method: 214 online recruited subjects between... Read More about Influence of personality traits in self-evaluative salience, motivational salience and self-consciousness of appearance.

Psychological impact of visible differences in patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies (2015)
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Singh, V. P., & Moss, T. P. (2015). Psychological impact of visible differences in patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. Progress in Orthodontics, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-015-0078-9

© 2015, Singh and Moss; licensee Springer. Background: Patients with craniofacial anomalies often have appearance concerns and related social anxiety which can affect their quality of life. This study assessed the psychological impact of facial and d... Read More about Psychological impact of visible differences in patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.

Vision-related quality of life and Appearance concerns are associated with anxiety and depression after eye enucleation: A cross-sectional study (2015)
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Jin, K., Ye, J., Lou, L., Xu, Y., Ye, X., Moss, T., & McBain, H. (2015). Vision-related quality of life and Appearance concerns are associated with anxiety and depression after eye enucleation: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE, 10(8), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136460

© 2015 Ye et al. Aims: To investigate the association of demographic, clinical and psychosocial variables with levels of anxiety and depression in participants wearing an ocular prosthesis after eye enucleation. Methods: This cross-sectional study in... Read More about Vision-related quality of life and Appearance concerns are associated with anxiety and depression after eye enucleation: A cross-sectional study.

The Taiwanese Derriford Appearance Scale: The translation and validation of a scale to measure individual responses to living with problems of appearance (2015)
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Moss, T. P., Lawson, V., & Liu, C. Y. (2015). The Taiwanese Derriford Appearance Scale: The translation and validation of a scale to measure individual responses to living with problems of appearance. PsyCh Journal, 4(3), 138-145. https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.91

© 2015 Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd. The extent of concern about physical appearance is increasingly the subject of scientific study, interventions by health professionals, and media attention... Read More about The Taiwanese Derriford Appearance Scale: The translation and validation of a scale to measure individual responses to living with problems of appearance.

Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review (2015)
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Moss, T. P., Norman, A., & Moss, T. (2015). Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review. PeerJ, 2015(4), https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.870

© 2015 Norman and Moss. Background. Some individuals with visible differences have been found to experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. Various models of psychosocial intervention have been used to... Read More about Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review.

Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review (2014)
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Harding, S., Sanipour, F., & Moss, T. (2014). Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review. PeerJ, e256,

Background. The impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) in long-term survivors differs widely among individuals, and a significant number of them suffer from the negative effects of disease, whereas others report significant positive effect. This system... Read More about Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: A systematic review.

Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression (2014)
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Moss, T. P., Lawson, V., White, P., Rumsey, N., Byron-Daniel, J., Charlton, R., …Walsh, E. (2014). Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression. PLoS ONE, 9(2), e88435. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088435

Psychometric measures of appearance salience and valence, CARSAL and CARVAL, have been previously demonstrated to be key factors underpinning appearance related self-consciousness and negative affect in the general population. However, the extent to... Read More about Salience and valence of appearance in a population with a visible difference of appearance: Direct and moderated relationships with self-consciousness, anxiety and depression.