School of Psychology & Sport Science

  1. Managing Diabetes in Adolescence: An Exploration of the Relevant Literature and Lived Experiences

    Author: Oakley, L., Jan 2016

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  2. Fluid and energy deficits : hydration markers, saliva immunoglobulin A and endurance performance

    Author: Oliver, S., Feb 2007

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  3. Electrophysiological studies of the time-course of 3D shape perception and object recognition

    Author: Oliver, Z., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Leek, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. The Temporality of Narcissistic Leadership

    Author: Ong, C. W., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Roberts, R. (Supervisor), Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Woodman, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. Cognitive reserve, mood, and cognitive function in later life

    Author: Opdebeeck, C., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  6. Dehydration: assessment techniques and effects on endurance performance and well-being

    Author: Owen, J., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Oliver, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Using evidence-based methods to support children ‘at risk’ of poor academic outcomes to develop their mathematics skills

    Author: Owen, K., 17 Dec 2020

    Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor), Watkins, R. C. (External person) (Supervisor) & Beverley, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. The relationship between life events and challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability : a preliminary study

    Author: Owen, D., Jan 2003

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  9. Introducing and evaluating the 'Books Together Programme'

    Author: Owen, C., 6 Mar 2023

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. Evaluation of the COPING parent online universal programme

    Author: Owen, D. A., Jan 2018

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Griffith, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. Focus of attention and anxiety’s respective effect on motor control

    Author: Owen, R., 3 Aug 2020

    Supervisor: Gottwald, V. (Supervisor) & Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Understanding High School Subject Choice and the Decision to Pursue a Career in STEM

    Author: Owen, K., 2018

    Supervisor: Hughes, J. (Supervisor) & Hunter, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  13. Holding compassion in the fostering role: A Thematic Analysis of foster carers’ views and experiences

    Author: Painter, R., Aug 2018

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Goater, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  14. The sensory and motor consequences of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Author: Paroli, M., 20 Aug 2021

    Supervisor: Watt, S. (Supervisor) & Valyear, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. The effect of ethnicity and family values upon willingness to care and caregiver quality of life

    Author: Parveen, S., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Robinson, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. The relationship between autobiographical memory, coping and symptoms of depression following transition to secondary school

    Author: Patel, P., Jan 2007

    Supervisor: Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  17. Examining psychological therapies adapted for adults with intellectual disabilities

    Author: Patterson, C., 23 Sept 2019

    Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor) & Jones, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  18. Psychological vulnerability in bipolar disorder

    Author: Pavlickova, H., 23 Dec 2013

    Supervisor: Bentall, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  19. Remembering the prior body states of others : evidence from facial EMG and pupil size

    Author: Pawling, R., Jan 2014

    Supervisor: Tipper, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Network-state dependent effects in naming and learning

    Author: Payne, J., 3 Jun 2020

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. The impact of emotional images on motivation, attention and decision making

    Author: Peatfield, N. A., Apr 2011

    Supervisor: Intriligator, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. Body selectivity in human visual cortex

    Author: Peelen, M., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  23. Moderate-to-high intensity aerobic interval training versus continuous aerobic training in real life, centre based, cardiac rehabilitation

    Author: Pernick, Y., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Moore, J. (Supervisor) & Kubis, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  24. Acquired brain injury: Psychological sequelae and holistic approaches to intervention

    Author: Perry, S., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  25. Siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder

    Author: Petalas, M., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  26. The motivational antecedents and consequences of social physique anxiety

    Author: Petherick, C., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Markland, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. Applying Conversation Analysis to Family Therapy Process Research

    Author: Pethica, S., May 2017

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  28. Mapping resilience: Expeditions, profiling, and the COVID-19 pandemic

    Author: Pettit, J., 30 Nov 2022

    Supervisor: Callow, N. (Supervisor), Roberts, R. (Supervisor) & Beattie, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. The Development of Visual Priors Across the Lifespan

    Author: Pickard-Jones, B., 21 Feb 2023

    Supervisor: Sapir, A. (Supervisor) & d'Avossa, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Receiving an uncertain diagnosis : experiences and discourse

    Author: Pierce, S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Lamers, C. (Supervisor) & Salisbury, K. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  31. Exploring the experiences of dialysis in young adulthood

    Author: Piggin, L., 7 Sept 2014

    Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. An Exploration of the Role Social Class has in Clinical Psychology Training and for Adults Engaging with Psychological Therapies in the UK.

    Author: Place, K., 27 Sept 2023

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor) & Crew, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  33. Neuroanatomical and perceptual deficits in auditory agnosia : a study of an auditory agnosia patient with inferior colliculus damage

    Author: Poliva, O., 28 May 2015

    Supervisor: Rafal, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. The relationship of bone density and physical activity, assessed by pedometry and accelerometry, in children

    Author: Powell, S., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Rowlands, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. An investigation into implicit and explicit learning with motor skills and the most beneficial time to give explicit rules

    Author: Prescott, D., 1998

    Supervisor: Fazey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Master of Philosophy

  36. An exploration of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety

    Author: Priday, L., Jan 2016

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  37. The psychosocial, existential and spiritual needs of people with cancer

    Author: Priem, P., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  38. Models and treatment relapse and a pilot prevention intervention

    Author: Pritchard, D., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Hoerger, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. The adult consequences of childhood psychological maltreatment : a study of object relations, internalized shame, and defence style

    Author: Pryde, N., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Woods, B. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  40. The perception of emotion and identity in non-speech vocalisations

    Author: Pye, A., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Bestelmeyer, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. An Evaluation of the Incredible Years School Readiness Parenting Programme Delivered in Welsh Schools

    Author: Pye, K., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Bywater, T. J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. Relationships, motivations and meanings in informal caregiving for people with dementia

    Author: Quinn, C., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. Recovery Outside of the Box: Examining Adventure Therapy for Mental Health

    Author: Radford, S., 16 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  44. Evaluation of a Drinking-Related and a Motivational Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Change Drinking Behaviour among University Students

    Author: Rai, T., 31 Mar 2020

    Supervisor: Cox, W. M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Mental health professionals' perspectives on spirituality and psychosis

    Author: Randall, F., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. An Exploration of Homelessness and Mental Health

    Author: Rayner, J., 27 Sept 2023

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor), Owen, R. (External person) (Supervisor) & Hollick, T. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  47. Enhancing motor skill acquisition in individuals with a learning disability.

    Author: Reilly, N., 1 Mar 2014

    Supervisor: Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Parental bereavement when a child with an intellectual disability dies

    Author: Reilly, D., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Exploring Attentional Bias and the Overall Recovery Experience of Individuals with a Drug or Alcohol Dependency

    Author: Rettie, H., 10 Oct 2018

    Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  50. Dyslexia in adulthood : screening assessment and manifestations

    Author: Reynolds, A., 15 Aug 2014

    Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor) & Intriligator, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. The functions of self-injury

    Author: Ripley, A., Jan 2013

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  52. The benefits of errorless learning in mild cognitive impairment

    Author: Roberts, J., 9 Sept 2013

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  53. Imagery perspectives, imagery ability and personality

    Author: Roberts, R., Dec 2007

    Supervisor: Callow, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. Impaired awareness following acquired brain injury : conceptual, emotional and treatment considerations

    Author: Roberts, C., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Coetzer, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  55. A comprehensive profile of awareness in mild cognitive impairment

    Author: Roberts, J., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. The Effect of Exercise and Ageing on Morphology and Biomarkers of Knee Articular Cartilage in Healthy Humans

    Author: Roberts, H., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Moore, J. (Supervisor) & Thom, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Are early adversities associated with traits resembling ASD in childhood?

    Author: Roberts, S., 5 Mar 2024

    Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor), Ford, K. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  58. Cross-linguistic treatment generalisation in Welsh-English bilingual aphasia

    Author: Roberts, J. R., 7 Jun 2013

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Working in Adult Mental Health: Burnout and the Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training

    Author: Roberts, C., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  60. Improving the reading skills of typically developing children and children with an intellectual disability

    Author: Roberts-Tyler, E., 15 May 2014

    Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Awareness and the emotional experience of acquired brain injury

    Author: Roblin, A., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Addy, K. (External person) (Supervisor) & Morrison, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. Bilingualism and cognition: an ERP approach

    Author: Roch, N., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Mills, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Autobiographical memory, problem solving and coping strategies of parents referred for parent training

    Author: Rollinson, L., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  64. Dialectical behaviour therapy for adolescents who repeatedly self-harm : a qualitative study

    Author: Ross, H., Jul 2002

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. Physiology at high altitude: understanding mechanisms and identifying countermeasures

    Author: Rossetti, G., 18 Mar 2019

    Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor), Oliver, S. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Focus on Feelings: Emotion Regulation and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury

    Author: Rowlands, L., 22 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor) & Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Kidney Transplantation: Investigating Sexual Functioning in Female Recipients and Exploring the Lived Experience of Donors

    Author: Rutter, L., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor) & Gardner, P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  68. Vergence-accommodation conflicts and visual performance in stereoscopic 3-D imagery

    Author: Ryan, L., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Watt, S. (Supervisor) & Intriligator, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Emotion regulation after acquired brain injury

    Author: Salas, C., 14 Jun 2013

    Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. Early development of text writing in two contrasting orthographies: English and Spanish

    Author: Salas, N., 31 May 2013

    Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Statistical learning of orthographic patterns in typically developing and dyslexic populations

    Author: Samara, A., 31 Oct 2013

    Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. The role of vision in the preparation and execution of multiple target movements

    Author: Sarteep, S., 11 Sept 2013

    Supervisor: Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. Individual differences in reaction time variability : a combined psychometric and electroencephalographic approach

    Author: Saville, C. W. N., Sept 2010

    Supervisor: Klein, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. Facial cues to mental health symptoms

    Author: Scott, N., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor) & Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. Exploring Psychological Distress in Renal Services: Health Care Professionals and Patient Experiences

    Author: Shakespeare, M., Jan 2016

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  76. Neuropsychology of Motivated Forgetting

    Author: Shanker, S., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor) & Bracewell, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  77. Morphosyntactic complexity and exposure in the acquisition of gender in Welsh

    Author: Sharp, K., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Gathercole, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. A Contextual Behavioural Perspective on Substance Use Disorder

    Author: Shepley, E., 16 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  79. I Can’t Get No Sleep: An Exploration of Sleep Quality in Stigmatised Groups.

    Author: Sheppard, N., 14 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  80. The effects of static, dynamic and behavioural social cues on social utility and decision‐making.

    Author: Shore, D., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Heerey, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. Projection of personal space and schema beyond the physical body

    Author: Short, F., 2007

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor), Tipper, S. (Supervisor) & Ward, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. Links between parental affect, cognitions, parenting, and child outcomes

    Author: Simcock, N., 20 Sept 2013

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  83. Sympathetic Nervous System Activity and Autonomic Control of Resting Blood Pressure at High Altitude, in Lowlanders and Highland Natives

    Author: Simpson, L., 18 Aug 2020

    Supervisor: Moore, J. (Supervisor), Stembridge, M. (External person) (Supervisor) & Oliver, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Neurocognitive Processes Underpinning Different Aspects of Mental Robustness in British Military Personnel

    Author: Simpson, L., 26 Nov 2018

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor), Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Roberts, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Relationships between player-roles, action, attitudes towards individuals and the world, and gaming experiences

    Author: Smith, C., 11 Mar 2020

    Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. On the lexical representation and selection of written words in proficient Welsh-English bilinguals: A behavioural and fMRI investigation

    Author: Sorvisto, A. J. P., 18 May 2020

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. The role of self-efficacy in multiple sclerosis

    Author: Spencer, L., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Roberts, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  88. Young people's experiences of mental health difficulties

    Author: Spicer White, F., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor) & Huws, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  89. Investigating the Physical and Psychological Impact of Assistive Technology Use (and its Influences) Among People Living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Author: Squires, L., 8 Oct 2018

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Williams, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. Emotional memory for basic emotions in amnesia

    Author: Stanciu, M., 25 May 2015

    Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Enhancing equity in sport: informing the development of an evidence-based standardised starting system in D/deaf and hearing athletics.

    Author: Steele, L., 19 Feb 2023

    Supervisor: Gottwald, V. (Supervisor) & Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy