All Outputs (2)

"I listen to my body now": A qualitative exploration of positive body image in breast cancer survivors (2021)
Journal Article
Thornton, M., & Lewis-Smith, H. (2023). "I listen to my body now": A qualitative exploration of positive body image in breast cancer survivors. Psychology and Health, 38(2), 249-268. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2021.1956494

Objective: Existing research has identified the high prevalence of body image concerns among female breast cancer survivors. However, it has neglected to explore the experience of positive body image among this group, despite its potential utility fo... Read More about "I listen to my body now": A qualitative exploration of positive body image in breast cancer survivors.

"Have we done enough?" A cross-condition exploration of the experiences of parents caring for a child with an appearance-affecting condition or injury (2021)
Journal Article
Thornton, M., Harcourt, D., Deave, T., Kiff, J., & Williamson, H. (2021). "Have we done enough?" A cross-condition exploration of the experiences of parents caring for a child with an appearance-affecting condition or injury. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 24(6), 418-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1901150

Children and young people (CYP) with appearance-affecting conditions/injuries report common pervasive psychosocial difficulties, regardless of cause, nature or extent of their visible differences. Parents or carers can also experience psychosocial di... Read More about "Have we done enough?" A cross-condition exploration of the experiences of parents caring for a child with an appearance-affecting condition or injury.