All Outputs (10)

A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women (2020)
Thesis
Bhalla, K. A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6293142

Objective: To investigate second generation south Asian women’s experiences to physical activity, specifically the attitudes, motivations and barriers. Method: A qualitative methods approach was implemented. Semi-structured interviews were carried... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the barriers and motivators to physical activity in second-generation Indian and Pakistani women.

Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation (2020)
Thesis
Craddock, N. Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5295408

Global industries such as fashion, beauty, advertising, and cosmetic procedures play a substantial role in promoting unrealistic societal appearance ideals. Sociocultural theory demonstrates how this promotion can lead to negative body image. Notably... Read More about Using strategic science to explore ways to foster positive body image through the lens of corporate social responsibility: A mixed methods investigation.

Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study (2020)
Thesis
Strange, S. Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5454880

Aims: This study aims to identify and explore the experiences of counselling psychologists working relationally within IAPT services, looking at their therapeutic practice, the supervision they received and the impact of working in IAPT services upon... Read More about Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences of working relationally within an IAPT service: An IPA study.

Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate (2020)
Thesis
Ridley, M. Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate. (Thesis). University of The West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4773877

Introduction: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) is the most common congenital craniofacial condition (CFC) and those born with it are likely to face a multitude of challenges, including in relation to psychological well-being. Research to date does not... Read More about Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate.

Multiple abortions: The women who request them and the staff who provide them (2020)
Thesis
McKnight, C. Multiple abortions: The women who request them and the staff who provide them. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5326166

Purpose There has been little qualitative research on abortion care in the UK, which explores the voices of women who have undergone this procedure. Previous research has focussed on clinical research into the safety and efficacy of abortion, the ch... Read More about Multiple abortions: The women who request them and the staff who provide them.

Autistic subjectivities: A critical narrative analysis of the stories of women who self-identified as autistic in adulthood (2020)
Thesis
Pearse, J. Autistic subjectivities: A critical narrative analysis of the stories of women who self-identified as autistic in adulthood. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5382733

Until recently, autism was assumed to be a predominantly male phenomenon, but a growing number of women are now identifying as autistic in adulthood after many years of unexplained difficulties in their everyday lives. The findings of the few studies... Read More about Autistic subjectivities: A critical narrative analysis of the stories of women who self-identified as autistic in adulthood.

Exploring the relationship of couples living with dementia and the role of couples therapy; a thematic analysis (2020)
Thesis
Winter, B. Exploring the relationship of couples living with dementia and the role of couples therapy; a thematic analysis. (Thesis). Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4748157

Contemporary dementia care is starting to adopt a relationship-centred approach, recognising the wider social context of the person living with dementia. Psychological therapy offered to people living with dementia is limited and further hindered by... Read More about Exploring the relationship of couples living with dementia and the role of couples therapy; a thematic analysis.

Black men's views on prostate cancer screening and information (2020)
Thesis
Alagskomah Akolgo, A. Black men's views on prostate cancer screening and information. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/3571066

Introduction: Black men have a higher risk of getting prostate cancer compared to men of other races. However, research shows that they are less likely to obtain prostate cancer screening. Aim: This study was aimed at establishing Black men’s view... Read More about Black men's views on prostate cancer screening and information.

Mental health, mental illness and psychological help-seeking in St. Lucia: An exploration of young adult men's understanding using thematic analysis (2020)
Thesis
Vasson-Philip, A. Mental health, mental illness and psychological help-seeking in St. Lucia: An exploration of young adult men's understanding using thematic analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4987175

There is a need to understand the psychology of Caribbean people, particularly Afro -Caribbean men, in order to recognise and meet their mental health needs, within both a Caribbean and a non-majority population context. This research adds to the mu... Read More about Mental health, mental illness and psychological help-seeking in St. Lucia: An exploration of young adult men's understanding using thematic analysis.

Peer-informed support for parents of burn-injured children (2020)
Thesis
Heath, J. Peer-informed support for parents of burn-injured children. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5215911

Burns are the fifth most common cause of non-fatal childhood injuries. In addition to the trauma of suffering a burn, the painful and intrusive medical procedures required to treat them can impact on the developing child cognitively, emotionally, psy... Read More about Peer-informed support for parents of burn-injured children.