A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference

Newman, Stan; Newell, Rob; Moss, Tim; Clarke, Alex; Charlton, Roger; Thompson, Andrew; Lindenmeyer, Antje; Clarke, Sally Ann; White, Paul; Byron-Daniel, James; Jenkinson, Elizabeth; Williams, Emma; James, Hayley; Saul, Krysia; Walsh, Eleanor; Egan, Katie; Harcourt, Diana; Rumsey, Nichola

doi:10.1177/1359105310390246

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Imagery and implementation intention: A randomised controlled trial of interventions to increase exercise behaviour in the general population (2011)
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Objectives: The study's main objective was to investigate a potential role of pre-conscious processes in exercise behaviour change by comparing the efficiency of two exercise interventions (guided imagery and manipulation of implementation intention)... Read More about Imagery and implementation intention: A randomised controlled trial of interventions to increase exercise behaviour in the general population.

Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients (2011)
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Aims This study Aim ed to determine the psychosocial and appearance-related concerns of a sample of ophthalmic patients by measuring a range of psychological, social, and demographic factors. Methods Standardized psychological measures including anxi... Read More about Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients.

A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference (2011)
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© The Author(s) 2011. Individual and group interviews explored experiences of positive adjustment among 12 people with a range of visible differences. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: importance of appearance; personal growth; relations... Read More about A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference.