All Outputs (159)

An autoethnographic exploration of emergent therapeutic qualities in the art of drag (2024)
Thesis
Martin, J. An autoethnographic exploration of emergent therapeutic qualities in the art of drag. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10780469

Drag is an art, a type of entertainment, and a cultural practice that has exploded into the mainstream in the last 10 years, offering greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities and increased awareness around issues facing this community. Several drag... Read More about An autoethnographic exploration of emergent therapeutic qualities in the art of drag.

The perception of blindness and its impact in the implementation of emotional support for sight loss in Mexico: A psycho-social study in rehabilitation centres (2024)
Thesis
Thompson, L. The perception of blindness and its impact in the implementation of emotional support for sight loss in Mexico: A psycho-social study in rehabilitation centres. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10897324

This research is the first psycho-social study to explore the perception of blindness and its impact on the implementation of emotional support for people with sight loss in rehabilitation centres in Mexico. At an individual level the study deepens... Read More about The perception of blindness and its impact in the implementation of emotional support for sight loss in Mexico: A psycho-social study in rehabilitation centres.

Navigating economic governance: German export and investment promotion between varieties of capitalism and multi-level governance (2023)
Thesis
Bossdorf, M. Navigating economic governance: German export and investment promotion between varieties of capitalism and multi-level governance. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10732062

This thesis examines the German system of Export and Investment Promotion Agencies (EIPAs) using a combination of the Varieties of Capitalism (VOC) and Multi-Level Governance (MLG) approaches. It challenges the traditional application of VOC and usin... Read More about Navigating economic governance: German export and investment promotion between varieties of capitalism and multi-level governance.

Securing the state in post transition Tunisia: Reconfiguring regime legitimacy in an age of authoritarian neoliberalism (2023)
Thesis
Maryon, R. Securing the state in post transition Tunisia: Reconfiguring regime legitimacy in an age of authoritarian neoliberalism. (Thesis). Cardiff University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11847475

In this thesis I aim to answer the question as to how, following the fall of the Ben Ali regime, in January 2011, successive post-transition governments have sought to reconfigure their claims to legitimacy and the role security politics has played i... Read More about Securing the state in post transition Tunisia: Reconfiguring regime legitimacy in an age of authoritarian neoliberalism.

“None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships (2023)
Thesis
Souissi, S. “None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10708694

Background: Much existing research attempting to explain (in)action in the face of climate change constructs a false separation between individuals and society. A relational perspective is comparatively absent in existing research. Aims: This quali... Read More about “None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships.

Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2023)
Thesis
Pybus, R. Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10732079

Background and aims Reflective practice is a core competency for clinicians in their clinical practice, it allows a space for clinicians to develop their in-depth thinking about work activity with the aim of developing as a practitioner. The key a... Read More about Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking (2023)
Thesis
Guy, V. Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10794581

There has been little research focused specifically on individuals experiencing primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Primarily obsessional OCD is typically characterised by unwanted thoughts of a sexual, violent, or blasphemous... Read More about Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking.

“I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study (2023)
Thesis
James, L. “I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10604411

This study explores the way young people who experience both substance use and mental health problems make sense of their emotion management. Research shows that this group experience poorer outcomes than peers who report only one of the two issues,... Read More about “I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study.

Exploring the psychosocial impact and support needs of men with breast cancer from the perspectives of patients, informal carers and healthcare professionals (2023)
Thesis
Herring, B. Exploring the psychosocial impact and support needs of men with breast cancer from the perspectives of patients, informal carers and healthcare professionals. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10761982

Although rare, the prevalence of Breast Cancer in Men (BCiM) is increasing worldwide. It is commonly perceived as a female disease, despite being responsible for proportionally more deaths annually than some male-specific cancers such as testicular... Read More about Exploring the psychosocial impact and support needs of men with breast cancer from the perspectives of patients, informal carers and healthcare professionals.

Acceptability of memory-aid technological devices for community-dwelling older adults with dementia to maintain quality of life (2023)
Thesis
Muponda, T. Acceptability of memory-aid technological devices for community-dwelling older adults with dementia to maintain quality of life. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10393789

The rising prevalence of dementia cases due to ageing population presents a global challenge. Despite different types of memory aid devices available, evidence reveal that it is not widely accepted (Thordardottir et al., 2019). The current study aime... Read More about Acceptability of memory-aid technological devices for community-dwelling older adults with dementia to maintain quality of life.

‘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.