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Student-generated metaphor in research supervision: An arts-based method (2024)
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Ramsey-Wade, C. E., & Cott, M. J. (in press). Student-generated metaphor in research supervision: An arts-based method. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12790

Previous research has highlighted the impact and importance of the use of client-generated metaphor in psychotherapy (Cott, 2020). While researching this topic, we began to incorporate student-generated metaphor into the research supervision process.... Read More about Student-generated metaphor in research supervision: An arts-based method.

The psychosocial impact of alopecia in men: A mixed-methods survey study (2024)
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Zucchelli, F., Mathews, A., Sharratt, N., Montgomery, K., & Chambers, J. (in press). The psychosocial impact of alopecia in men: A mixed-methods survey study. Skin Health and Disease, https://doi.org/10.1002/ski2.420

Background The most common forms of hair loss in men, alopecia areata (AA) (an autoimmune condition) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) (pattern baldness), alter individuals' appearance in ways that may impact psychological and social wellbeing. We cur... Read More about The psychosocial impact of alopecia in men: A mixed-methods survey study.

“How can you think about losing your mind?”: A reflexive thematic analysis of adapting the LivDem group intervention for couples and families living with dementia (2024)
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Woodstoke, N., Winter, B., Dodd, E., & Cheston, R. (in press). “How can you think about losing your mind?”: A reflexive thematic analysis of adapting the LivDem group intervention for couples and families living with dementia. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice,

Introduction Despite the psychological challenges that dementia creates, comparatively little attention has been paid to how individuals or families can be helped to adjust to dementia. One of the few interventions to do this is the Living well with... Read More about “How can you think about losing your mind?”: A reflexive thematic analysis of adapting the LivDem group intervention for couples and families living with dementia.

A symbolic defeat? Exploring symbolism and failure in the social reuse of confiscated mafia real estate in Italy (2024)
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Phillips, A. (in press). A symbolic defeat? Exploring symbolism and failure in the social reuse of confiscated mafia real estate in Italy. University of Western Australia Law Review,

Italy’s pioneering anti-mafia legislation allows confiscated assets to be handed over to civil society groups. The ‘symbolic’ benefits of this approach are much lauded, but ill-defined. In the context of increasing global interest in the social reuse... Read More about A symbolic defeat? Exploring symbolism and failure in the social reuse of confiscated mafia real estate in Italy.

Narrowing the scientist-practitioner gap via career triangulation (2024)
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Arman, G. (2024). Narrowing the scientist-practitioner gap via career triangulation. European Work and Organizational Psychology in Practice, 18(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.21825/ewopinpractice.90428

Our career journeys are unique and become integral parts of our life stories. This paper describes the development of a career path that can be currently defined as a persistent effort to balance three separate but highly aligned areas that feed into... Read More about Narrowing the scientist-practitioner gap via career triangulation.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding and confidence to manage chronic pain after cancer treatment: A UK survey (2024)
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Armoogum, J., Harcourt, D., Foster, C., Llewellyn, A., Hepburn, J., Prior, M., & McCabe, C. (2024). Healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding and confidence to manage chronic pain after cancer treatment: A UK survey. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 71, Article 102610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102610

Introduction: Healthcare professionals are vital in preparing people living with and beyond cancer about the risks of chronic pain after cancer treatment. To do so, healthcare professionals need to be knowledgeable and confident about chronic pain af... Read More about Healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding and confidence to manage chronic pain after cancer treatment: A UK survey.

A critical review of the reporting of reflexive thematic analysis in Health Promotion International (2024)
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Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2024). A critical review of the reporting of reflexive thematic analysis in Health Promotion International. Health Promotion International, 39(3), Article daae049. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daae049

Using the concept of methodological congruence - where the different elements of a study 'fit' together - we explore both problematic and good practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis (TA) as reported in Health Promotion International (HPI). Alignin... Read More about A critical review of the reporting of reflexive thematic analysis in Health Promotion International.

Developing a framework for the prevention of sibling sexual behaviour (2024)
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McCartan, K., & King-Hill, S. (in press). Developing a framework for the prevention of sibling sexual behaviour. Child Abuse and Neglect, Article 106849. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106849

Background: Sibling sexual behaviour (SSB) is an existing, but poorly defined, area of professional practice and an emerging research area. Much of the research conversations are focused on defining the issue and thinking about the treatment and mana... Read More about Developing a framework for the prevention of sibling sexual behaviour.

Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting (2024)
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Lloyd, J., Frasca, K. J., Thompson, M., Stewart, J., & English, C. (in press). Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000740

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people report high levels of violence, discrimination, and stigma, and this has repeatedly been linked to mental health problems (Testa et al., 2015). However, research examining the general psychological p... Read More about Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting.

Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia (2024)
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Stock, N., Rahman, M., Avila, S., Heike, C., Stueckle, L., Schefer, A., & Johns, A. (in press). Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010295

Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) and microtia psychosocial research in the US is primarily with English-speaking participants. Given that 19% of the US is Latino, and there is a higher prevalence of CFM in Latino populations, this study aims to describe... Read More about Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia.

“I can't provide what my child needs”: Early feeding experiences of caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia (2024)
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Stock, N., Costa, B., Johns, A., McKinney, C., Drake, A., Schefer, A., & Heike, C. (in press). “I can't provide what my child needs”: Early feeding experiences of caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.04.053

Purpose: Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) is a congenital condition that can be associated with feeding challenges in infants. As part of the larger ‘Craniofacial microsomia: Accelerating Research and Education (CARE)’ program, this study described care... Read More about “I can't provide what my child needs”: Early feeding experiences of caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia.

Living together apart: Size and significance of co-residency following relationship breakdown in contemporary Britain (2024)
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Duncan, S., van Hooff, J., & Carter, J. (in press). Living together apart: Size and significance of co-residency following relationship breakdown in contemporary Britain. Sociological Research Online, https://doi.org/10.1177/13607804241246411

In this article, we seek to establish the importance of living together apart (LTA), where ex-partners continue to co-reside following relationship breakdown. Although LTA is commonplace, it has been almost completely overlooked by family sociology a... Read More about Living together apart: Size and significance of co-residency following relationship breakdown in contemporary Britain.

More than my appearance: A pilot evaluation of the Expand Your Horizon online functionality-based writing programme for adults with visible differences (2024)
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Guest, E., Halliwell, E., Mathews, A., Alleva, J., & Harcourt, D. (2024). More than my appearance: A pilot evaluation of the Expand Your Horizon online functionality-based writing programme for adults with visible differences. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 12(1), Article 2349004. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2024.2349004

Background: Adults with conditions that affect their appearance, known as visible differences, can experience appearance concerns, social anxiety, and depression. Interventions have been developed for this population to facilitate adjustment and copi... Read More about More than my appearance: A pilot evaluation of the Expand Your Horizon online functionality-based writing programme for adults with visible differences.

Adjusting to a partners’ changed appearance following military combat-related appearance-altering injuries: The challenges of looking ‘different’ and how life continues (2024)
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Keeling, M., Harcourt, D., Williams, V., Kiff, J., & Williamson, H. (in press). Adjusting to a partners’ changed appearance following military combat-related appearance-altering injuries: The challenges of looking ‘different’ and how life continues. Military Behavioral Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2024.2342267

Combat-related physical injuries not only affect the individual but also close family members. Emerging evidence indicates that injuries that change appearance, such as limb loss and physical scarring, may create additional psychosocial challenges fo... Read More about Adjusting to a partners’ changed appearance following military combat-related appearance-altering injuries: The challenges of looking ‘different’ and how life continues.

How is theory used to understand and inform practice in the alternative provision sector in England: trends, gaps and implications for practice (2024)
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Johnston, C., Malcolm, A., & Jodie Pennacchia, J. (in press). How is theory used to understand and inform practice in the alternative provision sector in England: trends, gaps and implications for practice. International Journal of Inclusive Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2024.2342363

This article examines how theory features in the research literatures concerning the English alternative (education) provision (AP) sector. Despite increasing interest over the past decade in how AP can (re)engage school-aged young people in learning... Read More about How is theory used to understand and inform practice in the alternative provision sector in England: trends, gaps and implications for practice.

Gaining prescription rights: A qualitative survey mapping the views of UK counselling and clinical psychologists (2024)
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Horton, A., Hadjiosif, M., & Thompson, M. (in press). Gaining prescription rights: A qualitative survey mapping the views of UK counselling and clinical psychologists. Advances in Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2024.2344788

Objective: The British Psychological Society (BPS) has been exploring whether its practitioner members are interested in gaining prescription rights for psychiatric drugs and what such a privilege might look like. This qualitative study aimed to surv... Read More about Gaining prescription rights: A qualitative survey mapping the views of UK counselling and clinical psychologists.

“Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much …”: Women's experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause (2024)
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Hayfield, N., Moore, H., & Terry, G. (in press). “Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much …”: Women's experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause. Feminism and Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1177/09593535241242563

In recent years, there has been increased cultural interest in perimenopause and menopause. The importance of peri/menopause in many women's lives makes this topic particularly pertinent for feminist psychologists. Some feminist scholars have acknowl... Read More about “Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much …”: Women's experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause.

“I couldn't carry on taking a drug like that”: A qualitative study of patient perspectives on side effects from rheumatology drugs (2024)
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Berthelsen, D., Neilsen, S., Rasmussen, M., Voshaar, M., Richards, P., Bartlett, S., …Flurey, C. A. (in press). “I couldn't carry on taking a drug like that”: A qualitative study of patient perspectives on side effects from rheumatology drugs. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keae223

Objectives There is growing interest in collecting outcome information directly from patients in clinical trials. This study evaluates what patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) consider important to know about symptomatic side... Read More about “I couldn't carry on taking a drug like that”: A qualitative study of patient perspectives on side effects from rheumatology drugs.

A conceptual thematic framework of psychological adjustment in caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia (2024)
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Stock, N. M., Costa, B., Parnell, J., Johns, A., Crerand, C., Feragen, K., …Heike, C. (in press). A conceptual thematic framework of psychological adjustment in caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/10556656241245284

Objective: Children with craniofacial microsomia (CFM) have complex healthcare needs, resulting in evaluations and interventions from infancy onward. Yet, little is understood about families’ treatment experiences or the impact of CFM on caregivers’... Read More about A conceptual thematic framework of psychological adjustment in caregivers of children with craniofacial microsomia.