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An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of energy vulnerability among urban young adults
Thesis
vulnerability among urban young adults. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In England, fuel poverty (FP) is estimated to affect as many as 2.35 million households. ‘Young adult households’ – those where the oldest member is younger than twenty-five – are disproportionately more likely to be fuel poor than any other age... Read More about An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of energy vulnerability among urban young adults.

A client focused perspective of the effectiveness of counselling for depression
Thesis
Goldman, S. (in press). A client focused perspective of the effectiveness of counselling for depression. (Thesis). University of Salford

Estimates suggest 1 in 4 adults are diagnosed with a depressive episode at some point during their life; however, only one in four people with a diagnosis of depression in the UK receive any form of treatment. To address this, the Improving Access to... Read More about A client focused perspective of the effectiveness of counselling for depression.

Qualitative and quantitative assessment of functional performance before and after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in people from non-elite/professional sporting background
Thesis
Almangoush, A. (in press). Qualitative and quantitative assessment of functional performance before and after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in people from non-elite/professional sporting background. (Thesis). Salford University

Reconstruction surgery is a very common management option following rupture of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). There is currently no study assessing ACL patients following surgery in Egypt (or other Arabic countries) or in people who are not fro... Read More about Qualitative and quantitative assessment of functional performance before and after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in people from non-elite/professional sporting background.

‘Time eases all things’ : a critical study of how time banks attempt to use time-based currency to alleviate social exclusion
Thesis
Wilson, J. (in press). ‘Time eases all things’ : a critical study of how time banks attempt to use time-based currency to alleviate social exclusion. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the tension between the radical aims of time banks and their position within the State-led third sector. It does this by theorising the concepts and manifestations of social exclusion and the third sector, and the existing time b... Read More about ‘Time eases all things’ : a critical study of how time banks attempt to use time-based currency to alleviate social exclusion.

A qualitative investigation into the experiences, perceptions, beliefs and self-care management of people with type 2 diabetes
Thesis
Turnbull, M. (in press). A qualitative investigation into the experiences, perceptions, beliefs and self-care management of people with type 2 diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Diabetes is a complex, chronic, insidious metabolic disorder. The marked prevalence in individuals with diabetes due to obesity, sedentary lifestyles and a poor diet, is proving a considerable challenge for healthcare systems across the world. In ord... Read More about A qualitative investigation into the experiences, perceptions, beliefs and self-care management of people with type 2 diabetes.

“Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective
Presentation / Conference
Braine, M., Gawthorpe, D., Howe, P., & Ratcliffe, S. “Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective. Presented at British Association of Neuroscience Nurses - Annual Autumn Conference, Palace Hotel, Manchester

Abstract Aims and objectives of the workshop: • To enable participants to experience a variety of neurological disabilities through a series of planned structured simulation activities in a safe environment, • To reflect on your experiences us... Read More about “Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective.

The importance of top-down control in attentional inertia
Presentation / Conference
Thompson, C., Pasquini, A., & Hills, P. The importance of top-down control in attentional inertia. Presented at Experimental Psychology Society July 2015 Meeting, Lincoln, UK

Recent work shows that attention and visual search in one task can be influenced by the demands of a previous, unrelated task (e.g., Longman, Lavric, & Monsell, 2013; Thompson & Crundall, 2011; Thompson, Howting, & Hills, 2015). The current study inv... Read More about The importance of top-down control in attentional inertia.

Suicide ideation is predicted by deficits in executive function
Presentation / Conference
Ong, E., Eachus, P., Tang, A., & Thompson, C. Suicide ideation is predicted by deficits in executive function. Poster presented at The European Conference on Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences, Brighton, UK

Suicidal behaviour has become a public health problem with increasing concerns regarding the rise of such behaviour among adolescents and young adults (Dour, Cha & Nock, 2011). Although past studies have identified the role of cognitive factors in su... Read More about Suicide ideation is predicted by deficits in executive function.