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The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements (2017)
Book Chapter
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements. In S. Harvey, S. Steidinger, & J. Beckford (Eds.), New Religious Movements and Counselling : Academic, Professional and Personal Perspectives (80-95). Abingdon: Routledge / Taylor & Francis

The loss of self and self-identity present as common issues for former members of new religious movements seeking help after leaving – the huge gain and importance of the group and belief system is replaced with an understanding that much of what was... Read More about The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements.

Subcultures (2017)
Book Chapter
Crawford, G. (2017). Subcultures. In B. Turner (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Social Theory. London: Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118430873.est0767

The term ‘subculture’ is often used to refer to any loosely identifiable, most often youth, group that appears to share some kind of common culture, such as music or pop culture tastes or fashion choices, which is in some way different to what would... Read More about Subcultures.

Methods for studying information provision, networking and communication in patient support groups (2017)
Book Chapter
Vasilica, C., & Ormandy, P. (2017). Methods for studying information provision, networking and communication in patient support groups. In C. Urquhart, F. Hamad, D. Tbaishat, & A. Yeoman (Eds.), Information Systems : Process and practice (205-233). London, UK: Facet Publishing

The chapter discusses the design and development of an online patient support group for renal patients, where co-creation of information was vital. The chapter covers the identification of information needs for this group, how users might engage with... Read More about Methods for studying information provision, networking and communication in patient support groups.

Overview of a current ethical challenge in anti-doping (2017)
Book Chapter
Miah, A. (2017). Overview of a current ethical challenge in anti-doping. In A. Rigozzi, E. Wisnosky, & B. Quinn (Eds.), The proceedings of the 2017 Macolin Anti-Doping Summit: A fresh look at the science, legal and policy aspects of anti-doping (159-170). Bern: Editions WebLaw

The person with a neurological disorder (2017)
Book Chapter
Braine, M. (2018). The person with a neurological disorder. In I. Peate, & K. Wild (Eds.), Nursing Practice : Knowledge and Care (2nd Edition) (797-849). Oxford: Wiley- Blackwell

Describe the overall functions of the neurological system, and detail the nervous system considering their key functions • Provide an explanation for the normal and abnormal changes that can occur in the nervous system • Gain an insight into some c... Read More about The person with a neurological disorder.

The principles of supporting families and carers in practice (2017)
Book Chapter
Braine, M. (2018). The principles of supporting families and carers in practice. In I. Peate, & K. Wild (Eds.), Nursing Practice : Knowledge and Care (2nd Edition) (430-452). Oxford: Wiley- Blackwell

On completion of this chapter you will be able to: • Provide an introduction to the context of supporting families and carers in the practice setting • Understand the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to form appropriate profes... Read More about The principles of supporting families and carers in practice.

Emic and etic analysis (2017)
Book Chapter
Whitaker, E. (2017). Emic and etic analysis. In The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory. Wiley Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118430873.est0640

This entry explores the origins and usage of the terms “emic” and “etic” as they relate to positions of knowledge in research in the social sciences.The entry explains the origins of the emic–etic distinction and how these have changed over time. Read More about Emic and etic analysis.

A place to call home (2017)
Book Chapter
Gibbons, A. (2017). A place to call home. In A Right to the City: A Verso Report. Verso

An investigation of the meaning of home as it connects to a sense of self, to health and to community, and a look at the politics and policies that underpin the tragedy of Grenfell and where we can go from here.

Physical functioning and symptoms of chronic fatigue in sarcoidosis patients (2017)
Book Chapter
Pilzak, K., Żebrowska, A., Sikora, M., Hall, B., Łakomy, O., Kostorz, S., …Jastrzębski, D. (2017). Physical functioning and symptoms of chronic fatigue in sarcoidosis patients. In M. Pokorski (Ed.), Clinical Research Involving Pulmonary Disorders (13-21). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/5584_2017_85

Scientific reports underscore the importance of measuring the health-related quality of life in sarcoidosis patients. The present study seeks to define how sarcoidosis patients’ quality of life, daily physical activity, and physical performance are r... Read More about Physical functioning and symptoms of chronic fatigue in sarcoidosis patients.

Roma people : are discriminatory attitudes natural? (2017)
Book Chapter
Allen, D. (2017). Roma people : are discriminatory attitudes natural?. In K. Bhatti-Sinclair, & C. Smethurst (Eds.), Diversity, Difference and Dilemmas : Analysing Concepts and Developing Skills. Open University Press

The famous French philosopher Voltaire once wrote that ‘those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities’, and it is in the context of this quote that this chapter is written. Throughout history, we have witnessed the vario... Read More about Roma people : are discriminatory attitudes natural?.

Classification of developmental disorders and diseases (2017)
Book Chapter
Allely, C. (2017). Classification of developmental disorders and diseases. In B. Hopkins, E. Geangu, & S. Linkenauger (Eds.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development (605-612). England: Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Behavioral and learning disorders (2017)
Book Chapter
Allely, C. (2017). Behavioral and learning disorders. In B. Hopkins, E. Geangu, & S. Linkenauger (Eds.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development (613-620). England: Cambridge University Press (CUP)

The scientist-practitioner and the reflective practitioner (2017)
Book Chapter
Amos, I., & Hanley, T. (2017). The scientist-practitioner and the reflective practitioner. In V. Galbraith (Ed.), Topics in Applied Psychology: Counselling Psychology. Routledge

This chapter explores two models that have been identified as appropriate for the training and ongoing practice and professional development of counselling psychology practitioners and researchers. These are the scientist-practitioner model and the r... Read More about The scientist-practitioner and the reflective practitioner.

Venezuela, Corrections in (2017)
Book Chapter
Pérez Santiago, N., & Birkbeck, C. (2017). Venezuela, Corrections in. In The Encyclopedia of Corrections (1041-1048). Beverly Hills, California: Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118845387.wbeoc189

The correctional system of Venezuela is best understood as a system of internment. The inmate population doubled between 2008 and 2015, and overcrowding is at 270%. Remand and sentenced inmates are usually not segregated and most centers are in a ver... Read More about Venezuela, Corrections in.

Culture and mental health (2017)
Book Chapter
Allen, S., & Sharples, N. (2018). Culture and mental health. In K. Holland (Ed.), Cultural Awareness in Nursing & Health Care : an introductory text (3rd edition) (165-190). New York: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315381992

This chapter focuses on the following issues: concepts of normality and abnormality, transcultural psychiatry; culture-bound syndromes; cultural competency skills for mental health practitioners; culture in care and treatment; intercultural communica... Read More about Culture and mental health.

Care of older people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (2017)
Book Chapter
Collier, E., & Conhye, P. (2017). Care of older people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. In K. Holland (Ed.), Cultural Awareness in Nursing and Health Care (151-164). London: Routledge

A book chapter on cultural awareness in health and social care.

'We don’t rely on benefits' : challenging mainstream narratives towards Roma migrants in the UK (2017)
Book Chapter
Martin, P., Scullion, L., & Brown, P. (2017). 'We don’t rely on benefits' : challenging mainstream narratives towards Roma migrants in the UK. In J. Hudson, C. Needham, & E. Heins (Eds.), Social Policy Review 29 : Analysis and Debate in Social Policy, 2017 (199-217). UK: Policy Press at the University of Bristol

One of the prevailing and persistent political and public discourses surrounding immigration suggests that easy access to welfare benefits and public services is a major reason why the UK is a destination of choice for migrants (Page 2009; Anderson 2... Read More about 'We don’t rely on benefits' : challenging mainstream narratives towards Roma migrants in the UK.

Effects of occupational health and safety assessment series (OHSAS) standard : a study on core competencies building and organizational learning (2017)
Book Chapter
Kwegyir-Afful, E., Kwegyir-Afful, E., Addo-Tenkorang, R., & Kantola, J. (2017). Effects of occupational health and safety assessment series (OHSAS) standard : a study on core competencies building and organizational learning. In J. Kantola, T. Barath, & S. Nazir (Eds.), Advances in Human Factors, Business Management and Leadership (395-405). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60372-8_38

Promoting the human factor of every organization is an important component that needs to be continuously up held to build employee competencies. Ultimately, this strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the operations within the organiza... Read More about Effects of occupational health and safety assessment series (OHSAS) standard : a study on core competencies building and organizational learning.