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Exploring Wellbeing in Foster Care: Learning from the Stories of Children, Young People and Foster Carers (2023)
Thesis
Goldsmith, E. H. (2023). Exploring Wellbeing in Foster Care: Learning from the Stories of Children, Young People and Foster Carers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4443488

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper andappendices. Collectively, these parts seek to explore children, young people and foster carers’experiences of wellbeing, attending to the complex inter... Read More about Exploring Wellbeing in Foster Care: Learning from the Stories of Children, Young People and Foster Carers.

Establishing cultural differences dealing with lockdown and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, UK (2023)
Thesis
Sidhu, H. K. (2023). Establishing cultural differences dealing with lockdown and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4425255

Part One: Systematic Literature Review The systematic literature review looked at the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services. A literature search using five databases found fifteen papers that met the inclusion criteria. The Mixed Methods Appr... Read More about Establishing cultural differences dealing with lockdown and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, UK.

Exploring experiences of wellbeing amongst psychological professionals in healthcare (2023)
Thesis
Hussey, . C. (2023). Exploring experiences of wellbeing amongst psychological professionals in healthcare. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4448366

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. This thesis aims to explore experiences of wellbeing amongst psychological professionals working within healthcare, with a particular focu... Read More about Exploring experiences of wellbeing amongst psychological professionals in healthcare.

Exploring post-traumatic growth and thriving in ambulance personnel (2022)
Thesis
Abdo, M. (2022). Exploring post-traumatic growth and thriving in ambulance personnel. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224643

The portfolio thesis is composed of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring the facilitators and prevalence rates of post-traumatic growth in ambulance p... Read More about Exploring post-traumatic growth and thriving in ambulance personnel.

Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services (2022)
Thesis
Magri, R. (2022). Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4240667

Overview This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts and includes a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one: Systematic literature review. Part one is the systematic literature review which focu... Read More about Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services.

Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians (2021)
Thesis
George, A. J. (2021). Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223733

Self-harm is a growing concern within society and is often understood as reflecting mental ‘illness’. However, attending to the ‘bigger picture’ when thinking about self-harm is helpful for making sense of self-harm, both for individuals and ecologic... Read More about Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians.

Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women (2021)
Thesis
Adekeye, E. A. O. (2021). Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223503

This portfolio consists of: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. The thesis explored Black women’s experiences of miscarriage and the help-seeking behaviours afterwards as well as barriers. Part one is a syst... Read More about Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women.

Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment (2020)
Thesis
Holmes, L. J. (2020). Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222882

This portfolio comprises of three parts: Part One: A systematic literature review in which the literature relating to dyadic parental wellbeing during the post-adoptive period is reviewed. Ten studies were identified for inclusion following a system... Read More about Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment.

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.

A positive psychology approach to understanding psychological experiences of adolescent mothers : what effect does intervention have and how does resilience contribute to their psychological wellbeing (2018)
Thesis
Edlington, B. L. (2018). A positive psychology approach to understanding psychological experiences of adolescent mothers : what effect does intervention have and how does resilience contribute to their psychological wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221647

This portfolio thesis has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which the empirical literature relating to interventions to improve psychological wellbeing in... Read More about A positive psychology approach to understanding psychological experiences of adolescent mothers : what effect does intervention have and how does resilience contribute to their psychological wellbeing.

An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives (2016)
Thesis
Roberts, F. A. (2016). An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219238

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three distinct sections: a narrative synthesis of qualitative research findings, an empirical study and the appendices. Systematic literature review: Narrative synthesis A qualitative review of studies exam... Read More about An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives.

Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (2015)
Thesis
Lamswood, S. L. (2015). Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218058

This thesis portfolio comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendixes. Part one is a systematic literature review examining a specific type of therapeutic foster care, Multidimensional Treatment... Read More about Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care.

Service users' experiences of a brief intervention service for children and adolescents : a service evaluation (2015)
Journal Article
Gallagher, J., & Schlösser, A. (2015). Service users' experiences of a brief intervention service for children and adolescents : a service evaluation. Child Care in Practice, 21(4), 374-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2015.1028894

Ten per cent of young people experience mental health difficulties at any one time. Prevention and early intervention leads to better prognosis for young people's mental well-being in the short and long term. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Servic... Read More about Service users' experiences of a brief intervention service for children and adolescents : a service evaluation.

Working with schools in identifying and overcoming emotional barriers to learning (2014)
Journal Article
Nash, P., & Schlösser, A. (2015). Working with schools in identifying and overcoming emotional barriers to learning. Educational studies, 41(1-2), 143-155. https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2014.955738

This paper reports a case study on working closely with a secondary school, to enhance understanding of disruptive behaviour, through the use of bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials. This project evolved from the researchers’ p... Read More about Working with schools in identifying and overcoming emotional barriers to learning.

Aspiration formation in looked after children (2014)
Thesis
Banbury, S. J. (2014). Aspiration formation in looked after children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216257

The portfolio has three parts: Part one: A systematic literature review of evidence based and theoretically derived models of civic engagement development in adolescence. Part two: A qualitative research study using Interpretative Phenomenologi... Read More about Aspiration formation in looked after children.

Assessment of mental health for looked after children (2014)
Thesis
Lewis, S. E. (2014). Assessment of mental health for looked after children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216368

The portfolio has three parts: Part One: A systematic literature review, in which the literature relating to the assessment and identification of mental health problems in looked after children is reviewed. Part Two: A mixed methods empirical r... Read More about Assessment of mental health for looked after children.

The effectiveness of nurture groups: a systematic review (2014)
Journal Article
Schlösser, A., & Hughes, N. K. (2014). The effectiveness of nurture groups: a systematic review. Emotional and behavioural difficulties : the journal of the Association of Workers for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 19(4), 386-409. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632752.2014.883729

Children with emotional difficulties often experience problems at school in terms of academic progress and within peer relationships. They are also more likely to continue to experience emotional problems in their adult lives. Nurture groups (NGs) we... Read More about The effectiveness of nurture groups: a systematic review.

Targeted group-based interventions in schools to promote emotional well-being: a systematic review (2013)
Journal Article
Cheney, G., Schlösser, A., Nash, P., & Glover, L. (2014). Targeted group-based interventions in schools to promote emotional well-being: a systematic review. Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 19(3), 412-438. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104513489565

The school environment offers significant opportunities to deliver psychological interventions to groups of young people in the UK. However, the nature and effectiveness of programmes are not consistently documented. This systematic review aimed to i... Read More about Targeted group-based interventions in schools to promote emotional well-being: a systematic review.

Interventions in foster and kinship care: A systematic review (2012)
Journal Article
Kinsey, D., & Schlösser, A. (2013). Interventions in foster and kinship care: A systematic review. Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 18(3), 429-463. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104512458204

Foster care is a complex setting in which to provide therapeutic interventions due to the high rates of difficulty, poor outcomes and high numbers of professionals and carers involved. This systematic review aims to examine interventions that have be... Read More about Interventions in foster and kinship care: A systematic review.

Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition (2012)
Thesis
Stevens, R. F. (2012). Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213539

The portfolio has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to the effect of having dyslexia on self-esteem in children, is reviewed and critically evaluated. It aimed to explore the impact... Read More about Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition.

Anxiety in childhood: parental expectations, differential parenting and siblings (2011)
Thesis
Sutherland, S. J. (2011). Anxiety in childhood: parental expectations, differential parenting and siblings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211527

The portfolio has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical evidence for the association between parental expectations of their child‟s anxious cognitions and child anxiety was reviewed. Part two is an empirical... Read More about Anxiety in childhood: parental expectations, differential parenting and siblings.

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.

Foster families : placement outcomes and psychlogical interventions (2010)
Thesis
Kinsey, D. (2010). Foster families : placement outcomes and psychlogical interventions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209875

Foster care is a complex setting to provide therapeutic interventions due to the high rates of difficulty, poor outcomes and high numbers of professionals and carers involved. This systematic review aims to examine interventions that have been empiri... Read More about Foster families : placement outcomes and psychlogical interventions.