All Outputs (23)

Exploring how women use the Alexander Technique: psycho-physical re-education in the postpartum (2021)
Thesis
Hanefeld, N. (2021). Exploring how women use the Alexander Technique: psycho-physical re-education in the postpartum. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223411

Background The postpartum phase is a transitional period of heightened vulnerability for women with potentially compromised self-care. Fatigue and musculo-skeletal tension can impact well-being. While postnatal depression (PND) has received much rese... Read More about Exploring how women use the Alexander Technique: psycho-physical re-education in the postpartum.

Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives (2019)
Thesis
Kowalski Bellamy, A. (2019). Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221961

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:
Part one- Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review integrates the findings of future health care professionals’ attitudes towards terminations. A systematic search of the literatur... Read More about Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives.

Perinatal mental health : an exploration of staff perceptions and comorbid personality disorder (2018)
Thesis
Steele, M. (2018). Perinatal mental health : an exploration of staff perceptions and comorbid personality disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221293

This thesis portfolio comprises of three parts:

Part one: a systematic literature review, in which the available research into personality disorders during the perinatal period is reviewed. A systematic search identified 11 studies for inclusion,... Read More about Perinatal mental health : an exploration of staff perceptions and comorbid personality disorder.

Exploring self-harm in young people and university students (2018)
Thesis
McGuire, C. (2018). Exploring self-harm in young people and university students. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220979

This portfolio thesis consist of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical report and supporting appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical papers that study the relationship between identity in adole... Read More about Exploring self-harm in young people and university students.

Discussing risk during pregnancy : the experiences of midwives and women with pre-existing diabetes (2017)
Thesis
Strachan, K. A. (2017). Discussing risk during pregnancy : the experiences of midwives and women with pre-existing diabetes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219538

This portfolio thesis contains three separate parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and corresponding appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review, which uses meta-ethnography to synthesise qualitative empirical studi... Read More about Discussing risk during pregnancy : the experiences of midwives and women with pre-existing diabetes.

The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period (2016)
Thesis
Reeves, E. E. (2016). The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218750

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review in which existing empirical literature relating to fathers’ representations o... Read More about The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period.

The impact of a temporary stoma on an individual's self-concept (2015)
Thesis
Youngman, K. (2015). The impact of a temporary stoma on an individual's self-concept. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217899

The portfolio thesis is divided into three parts;

Part One
A systematic literature review – What is known about the lived experience of having a stoma? – A systematic review of qualitative literature
The systematic literature review aimed to con... Read More about The impact of a temporary stoma on an individual's self-concept.

Experiences of the relationship between hospital staff and people who self-harm (2015)
Thesis
O'Connor, S. (2015). Experiences of the relationship between hospital staff and people who self-harm. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217359

The portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic meta-synthesis, an empirical study, and appendices.

Part one is a meta-synthesis of hospital staffs’ relationships with people who self-harm.The review aimed to gain an insight in to staff... Read More about Experiences of the relationship between hospital staff and people who self-harm.

3D ultrasound in pregnancy : discourses, women's experiences and psychological understanding (2013)
Thesis
Wadephul, F. (2013). 3D ultrasound in pregnancy : discourses, women's experiences and psychological understanding. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217324

This study explores discourses around private three- and four-dimensional (3/4D) ultrasound scans in pregnancy, the experiences of women who have 3/4D scans and what impact these scans may have on pregnant women.

A critical discourse analysis of s... Read More about 3D ultrasound in pregnancy : discourses, women's experiences and psychological understanding.

Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy (2013)
Thesis
Boardman, S. G. (2013). Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214978

This portfolio comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical
report and appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical literature relating to
teratogenic risk perceptions of medication in pregn... Read More about Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy.

Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique (2012)
Thesis
Jones, T. (2012). Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212926

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an
empirical report and the appendices.

Part one is a systematic review looking at the relationship between infant massage and subsequent parent-infant interactions.... Read More about Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique.

Emotional intelligence, coping, distress and wellbeing in women experiencing subfertility (2011)
Thesis
Gardner, A. L. (2011). Emotional intelligence, coping, distress and wellbeing in women experiencing subfertility. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212798

This portfolio thesis has three parts.

Part one is a systematic literature review examining the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature regarding the relationships between coping styles and distress in
infertility.

Part two is an empi... Read More about Emotional intelligence, coping, distress and wellbeing in women experiencing subfertility.

Psychology in schools: understanding and intervening within vulnerable populations (2011)
Thesis
Cheney, G. (2011). Psychology in schools: understanding and intervening within vulnerable populations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211737

This portfolio has three parts:Part one – A systematic literature review of targeted group-based interventions in schools to promote emotional well-being.Part two – A qualitative research study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to... Read More about Psychology in schools: understanding and intervening within vulnerable populations.

Psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss (2010)
Thesis
Whitehead, R. (2010). Psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209860

This portfolio thesis comprises of three main parts. Part one is a systematic literature review entitled, "Response to & Factors Associated with Coping in Early Pregnancy Loss – A systematic Review of the Literature." Part two of this portfolio p... Read More about Psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss.

Sub-fertility : the expectations and perceptions of couple members of medical consultation (2010)
Thesis
Roberts, A. E. J. (2010). Sub-fertility : the expectations and perceptions of couple members of medical consultation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209829

Sub-fertility represents a major stress for couples requiring management by the partners. The interaction between couple member's strategies may influence the levels of sub-fertility related stress experienced by both partners, as such an understandi... Read More about Sub-fertility : the expectations and perceptions of couple members of medical consultation.

Psychological change and the Alexander technique (2009)
Thesis
Armitage, J. R. (2009). Psychological change and the Alexander technique. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213049

Objectives: The Alexander Technique (AT) is a complementary therapy and holistic approach, which aims to improve psychological and physical well-being. Very little research has assessed the effectiveness of the AT at bringing about psychological chan... Read More about Psychological change and the Alexander technique.

An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy (2008)
Thesis
Bell, E. R. (2008). An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208685

This study explores aspects of the future in adolescents' choices to continue or terminate pregnancy. Future orientation (FO) (e.g. Seginer, 2005) and reasons for pregnancy resolution were investigated using a researcher constructed and administered... Read More about An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy.

Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study (2008)
Thesis
Wilson, C. C. (2008). Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212811

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic review paper, an empirical report and appendices.

Part one is a systematic review in which the literature relating to the empirical paper is reviewed. Literature concerning the prevalenc... Read More about Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study.

Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, E. K. (2007). Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215927

The termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures in England. Despite the prevalence of the TOP procedure, limited research to date has investigated male partner's experiences of a TOP. The aim of the... Read More about Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy.

Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour (2007)
Thesis
Lewis, E. J. (2007). Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213792

The aim of this research was to examine an individual's stage of change (SOC) for positive sexual health behaviours, (i.e. using condoms and seeking screening for sexually transmitted infections-STIs) and level of state anxiety at different times dur... Read More about Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour.