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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.

Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions (2009)
Thesis
Wilson, C. (2009). Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210838

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendixes. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to interventions for siblings of children... Read More about Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions.

Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame (2009)
Thesis
Crick, E. (2009). Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209395

Support groups are commonly found to be empowering and constructive of the mental health of those attending, not least within the arena of substance misuse. Shame on the other hand is an emotion that is detrimental to the social functioning and well-... Read More about Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame.

Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality (2009)
Thesis
Green, S. (. T. (2009). Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209338

Crime and community have been inextricably linked since New Labour came to power in 1997. The relationship between high crime and community decline is not new and there is a wide range, of criminological theory that explores the link between disadvan... Read More about Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality.

Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities (2009)
Thesis
Crossland, T. R. (2009). Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209303

This portfolio thesis has three parts. The first part is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities i... Read More about Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury (2009)
Thesis
Loomes, J. K. (2009). Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209250

This portfolio thesis focuses on psychosocial outcomes following moderate to severeacquired brain injury and is presented in three parts: a literature review, an empiricalstudy and a set of appendixes. Please note, "acquired brain injury" is used in... Read More about Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury.

The effect of pain site on the experience of pain (2009)
Thesis
Olojugba, O. K. (2009). The effect of pain site on the experience of pain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209225

This portfolio is made up of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to male and female experiences of chronic pain is reviewed. Part two is an empirical paper whi... Read More about The effect of pain site on the experience of pain.

Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion (2009)
Thesis
Avison, R. (2009). Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209211

This research portfolio is divided into three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review titled ?Factors associated with relationship stability following brain injury: A systematic review of the literature?. Research frequently documents th... Read More about Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion.

The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia (2009)
Thesis
Starkie, R. (2009). The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209194

Growing interest in the nature of social cognition in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has led to an increase in research investigating the possibility of rehabilitating identified deficits. A model for describing the relationship between dif... Read More about The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt (2009)
Thesis
El Safty, M. N. E. D. (2009). Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209159

This study seeks to explore how the network of auditing in an electronic environment, in the Egyptian context, is constituted. To understand how this network is constituted, the study explores the main actors that have an influence on auditing in ele... Read More about Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt.

Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states (2009)
Thesis
Sathyapalan, T. (2009). Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212907

Introduction: Insulin resistance is the hall mark of a number of pathological conditions and is thought to play a major role in the cardiovascular risk associated with them. This thesis critically evaluates two insulin resistant conditions - polycyst... Read More about Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states.

Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives (2009)
Thesis
Bradley, S. E. (2009). Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210932

This portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘Patients' Psychosocial Experiences of Attending Specialist Palliative Day Care: A Systematic Literature Review’. Recent reviews conclude that the benefits of atten... Read More about Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives.

A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure. (2009)
Thesis
Wilson, A. V. (2009). A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209348

The work within this thesis has concentrated on the formation and isolation of titanium, vanadium, palladium, and mercury halides, with emphasis on the fluorides.TiF, TiF2, TiF3, and TiF4 have all been isolated within an argon matrix and infrared spe... Read More about A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure..

Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations (2009)
Thesis
Campbell, A. L. (2009). Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209319

This thesis is concerned with the fabrication of novel food-grade anisotropic solid particles for foam stabilisation and applications in food formulations. Two main techniques were employed for the fabrication of these particles. Acidic hydrolysis of... Read More about Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations.

Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range (2009)
Thesis
Yeap, G. H. (2009). Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209306

Quantum dots (QDs) are zero-dimensional nanostructures that confined carriers in three dimensions comparable to their de Broglie wavelengths. Therefore, carriers exhibit δ-shaped energy levels and densities of states. Due to their band structure, QD... Read More about Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range.

Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire (2009)
Thesis
Kythreotis, A. P. (2009). Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209219

This dissertation examines the role played by Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups in contributing to the governance of sustainable development. The research involves an intensive case study of VCS groups in Hull and East Riding, East Yorkshir... Read More about Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire.

On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems (2009)
Thesis
Klinkhieo, S. (2009). On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209144

This thesis is concerned with fault estimation in Fault-Tolerant Control (FTC) and as such involves the joint problem of on-line estimation within an adaptive control system. The faults that are considered are significant uncertainties affecting the... Read More about On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems.

The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications (2009)
Thesis
Dixon, M. S. (2009). The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209106

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel photo- and chemically-reactive, liquid crystalline monomers (reactive mesogens) with improved charge-transporting properties. Low-molar-mass (LMM) liquid crystalline monomers, based on a... Read More about The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications.