School of Psychology & Sport Science
Early development of text writing in two contrasting orthographies: English and Spanish
Author: Salas, N., 31 May 2013Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Early parent-based intervention for conduct problems and ADHD
Author: Jones, K., Jan 2008Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Eating Disorder Recovery: An exploration of the influence of sociocultural factors
Author: Bale, R., 20 Sept 2022Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Speight, T. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Eating behaviour, affect and cognitive function.
Author: Eade, J., Jan 2001Supervisor: Williams, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effecting Well-being Improvements in Educational Settings with Positive Psychology Interventions
Author: Carter, P. J., 20 Apr 2022Supervisor: Roberts, R. (Supervisor) & Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of Eudaimonic Framing Upon the Self-Regulation of Healthy Lifestyle Behavior and Alleviation of Noncommunicable Disease
Author: Willmot, R., 13 Nov 2019Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor) & Goodman, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course on Neurocognitive Markers of Ageing and Dementia in Typically Ageing Older Adults
Author: DeMeulenaere, S., 15 Jul 2019Supervisor: Mullins, P. (Supervisor) & Dorjee, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of acute and chronic exercise on appetite regulatory hormones, craving and body weight in sedentary lean and overweight/obese females
Author: Fatahi, F., Jan 2015Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of traumatic experiences on information processing in patients with mental health problems
Author: Howard, L. A., Jan 2005Supervisor: Kimble, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Electrophysiological studies of the time-course of 3D shape perception and object recognition
Author: Oliver, Z., Jan 2017Supervisor: Leek, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Emotion regulation after acquired brain injury
Author: Salas, C., 14 Jun 2013Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Emotional memory for basic emotions in amnesia
Author: Stanciu, M., 25 May 2015Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
End-Stage Renal Disease: Exploring the Impact of Treatment on Body-Image and Investigating the Psychological Factors of Treatment Adherence
Author: Gordon, J., Jan 2017Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor) & Gardner, P. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
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 2023Supervisor: Gottwald, V. (Supervisor) & Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Enhancing motor skill acquisition in individuals with a learning disability.
Author: Reilly, N., 1 Mar 2014Supervisor: Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Environmental extremes and the immune response to exercise
Author: Dolci, A., Jan 2015Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluating the Incredible Years Toddler Programme in disadvantaged areas of Wales
Author: Griffith, N., Jan 2011Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluating the incredible years baby programme in Wales
Author: Jones, C. H., 12 Nov 2013Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Erjavec, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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 2020Supervisor: Cox, W. M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of the COPING parent online universal programme
Author: Owen, D. A., Jan 2018Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Griffith, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of the DBT-Steps A (DBT-SA) programme when delivered by School-based Counsellors to a targeted population.
Author: Ramage, G., 25 Sept 2019Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Evaluation of the Enhancing Parenting Skills 2014 Programme
Author: Williams, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Hoare, Z. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evidence-based practice, autism education and Applied Behaviour Analysis: Do Behaviour Analysts need to practise what they preach?
Author: Denne, L., Jan 2017Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Hughes, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining Personality and Performance in Extreme Environments
Author: Du Preez, T., Jan 2017Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor), Beattie, S. (Supervisor), Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Eade, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining psychological therapies adapted for adults with intellectual disabilities
Author: Patterson, C., 23 Sept 2019Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor) & Jones, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Examining the Interactive Effects of Mental Toughness, Self-Regulated Training Behaviors, and Personality in Swimming
Author: Alqallaf, A., Jan 2016Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Beattie, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining the Social Reward Value of Biological Motion
Author: Williams, E., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Cross, E. (External person) (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining the effect of Positive Psychology Interventions to improve psychological wellbeing, workplace motivation and re-employment prospects in North Wales.
Author: Isherwood, K., 2019Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining the relationship between paired associate learning and reading ability in adults and children
Author: Lira Calabrich, S., 13 Nov 2023Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor) & Oppenheim, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining trauma systems in children exposed to domestic violence
Author: Hunter, G., Jan 2006Supervisor: Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Executive functioning in early stage Parkinson's disease
Author: Kudlicka, A., 29 May 2013Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exercise As Adjunctive Therapy In Chronic Kidney Disease
Author: Kirkman, D., 22 May 2013Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exercise and joint health in rheumatoid arthritis
Author: Law, B., Jan 2012Supervisor: Thom, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exercise motives and gains: implications for health behaviour change
Author: Strommer, S., Jan 2016Supervisor: Ingledew, D. (Supervisor) & Markland, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Exercise rehabilitation after hip or knee joint replacement: The effects of illness representations and self-efficacy on adherence, physical recovery and emotional well-being
Author: Magklara, E., Jan 2016Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Burton, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exercise stress, nutrition and novel measures of in vivo immunity
Author: Diment, B., Jan 2015Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exercise testing in the acute setting – the utility of exercise testing to predict safe discharge in acute cardiopulmonary disease including validation of the 40 steps desaturation test in the assessment of acute or suspected COVID-19
Author: Rhys, G., 31 Oct 2022Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor), Moore, J. (Supervisor) & Subbe, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Experiences and Perceptions of Frequently Overlooked Groups in Mental Health Contexts
Author: Griffith, E., 14 Sept 2021Supervisor: Jackson, D. M. (External person) (Supervisor) & Saville, D. C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Experiences of Healthcare Professionals and Patients in Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis: Making and Breaking Bonds
Author: Jones, S., Jan 2016Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploration of the processes and outcomes associated with participation in outdoor sports
Author: MacGregor, A., Jan 2015Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring Attentional Bias and the Overall Recovery Experience of Individuals with a Drug or Alcohol Dependency
Author: Rettie, H., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring Loneliness and Connectedness amongst Service Users in Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Care
Author: Oakley, D., Jan 2017Supervisor: Firth, A. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring Psychological Distress in Renal Services: Health Care Professionals and Patient Experiences
Author: Shakespeare, M., Jan 2016Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring barriers and developments in men’s mental health access
Author: Taylor, M., 17 Nov 2023Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of providing care for people with dementia across the lifespan.
Author: Browne, S., 27 Sept 2023Supervisor: Piggin, L. (Supervisor) & Sanders, D. F. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring the Challenges of Intercultural Qualitative Health Research and the Experiences of Doctors in Lesotho
Author: Holdsworth, L., 27 Sept 2023Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Piggin, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring the Cost, Long-Term Outcomes and Sibling Benefits of the Incredible Years (IY) Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Programme
Author: Jones, A., 19 Sept 2023Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Williams, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in University Students
Author: Johnston, R., 13 Sept 2022Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring the experiences of dialysis in young adulthood
Author: Piggin, L., 7 Sept 2014Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the interface between emotion and cognition
Author: Hadden, L., 25 Jun 2014Supervisor: Mills, D. (Supervisor) & Bentall, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the possible negative effects of self-efficacy upon performance
Author: Fakehy, M., 29 Jul 2013Supervisor: Beattie, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Eye movements and the visual perception of shape
Author: Davitt, L., Jan 2012Supervisor: Leek, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Facial Signals of Personality in Humans and Chimpanzees
Author: Kramer, R., Jan 2012Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Facial cues to mental health symptoms
Author: Scott, N., Jan 2015Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor) & Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Facilitation in perceptual and conceptual networks and rapid response learning: Two types of memory for priming in person recognition
Author: Valt, C., 13 May 2013Supervisor: Boehm, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Factors associated with the severity of Apnoea Hypopnoea Index (AHI) in Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Author: Earing, C., Jan 2015Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor) & Moore, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Factors in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Chemosensitivity and Perception of Effort before and after loading of respiratory and locomotor systems
Author: Griffith-Mcgeever, C., 16 Jun 2020Supervisor: Owen, J. (Supervisor) & Kubis, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Fatigue and exercise in cancer
Author: Wilson, S., Jan 2011Supervisor: Marcora, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Feasibility Study of SKILLS (Support for Kids In Learning and Language Strategies); an Online Programme for Parents and School Support Staff.
Author: Thomson, J., 6 Jan 2019Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Williams, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Fluid and energy deficits : hydration markers, saliva immunoglobulin A and endurance performance
Author: Oliver, S., Feb 2007Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Focus of attention and anxiety’s respective effect on motor control
Author: Owen, R., 3 Aug 2020Supervisor: Gottwald, V. (Supervisor) & Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Focus of attention execution of form, anxious performance and consideration in imagery application
Author: Gottwald, V., Jan 2011Supervisor: Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Focus on Feelings: Emotion Regulation and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury
Author: Rowlands, L., 22 Sept 2020Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor) & Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
From Repeat Diabetic Ketoacidosis to Expert by Experience: Exploring the Highs and Lows of Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Author: Allcock, B., 16 Sept 2020Supervisor: Stewart, D. R. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jackson, D. M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
From research to practice : integrity and pragmatics in implementing mindfulness-based interventions
Author: Crane, R., Jan 2015Supervisor: Griffith, G. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
From small acorns: The positive impact of adopting simple teacher classroom management strategies on global classroom behaviour and teacher-pupil relationships.
Author: Martin-Forbes, P., Jan 2009Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
From vision to touch : the cortical and behavioural effects of viewing others in pain
Author: Adams, W., Jan 2012Supervisor: Tipper, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Functional integration of neural signals during person perception
Author: Greven, I., Jan 2016Supervisor: Ramsey, R. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Gait Analysis in Autism: A Potential Diagnostic Tool
Author: Forster, K., 2013Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Genetic dissection of neurocognitive phenotypes : implications for psychopathological susceptibility
Author: Lancaster, T., Jan 2012Supervisor: Linden, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Goal-orientations, intrinsic motivation & adherence to regular physical activity
Author: Markland, D., 1993Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Group interventions for adults with ASD
Author: Cernyw, E., 19 Feb 2015Supervisor: Henderson, B. (Supervisor) & Griffith, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Growing Kind Minds: Adapted group Compassion Focused Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (CFT-ID)
Author: Clapton, N., Jan 2016Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Health service users' help-seeking decisions in primary healthcare: A health psychology approach
Author: Davies, G., Jan 2009Supervisor: Fazey, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Hemispheric asymmetries: behavioural, kinematic, and electrophysiological predictors of cerebral organisation
Author: Johnstone, L., Jan 2016Supervisor: Carey, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Heterogeneity of Endothelial Dysfunction and the Role of Nutritional Therapy
Author: Jones, T., 13 Mar 2021Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor) & Rossetti, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
Holding compassion in the fostering role: A Thematic Analysis of foster carers’ views and experiences
Author: Painter, R., Aug 2018Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Goater, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
How attention influences the emotional evaluation of complex objects
Author: Westoby, N., Jan 2008Supervisor: Raymond, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
How could clock gene variants contribute to the causes of autism?
Author: Nicholas, B., Jan 2011Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
How language, culture and emotions shape the mind
Author: Ellis, C., Jan 2016Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor) & Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Human choice and the matching law: the role of verbal behaviour
Author: Horne, P., 1986Supervisor: Lowe, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
I Can’t Get No Sleep: An Exploration of Sleep Quality in Stigmatised Groups.
Author: Sheppard, N., 14 Sept 2021Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
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IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING ON MBSR PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY
Author: Crane, R., 9 Sept 2016Supervisor: Dorjee, D. (Supervisor) & Crane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
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Identifying Behavioural and Neural Indices of Sensorimotor Experience Among Young Adults and Adolescents
Author: Sumanapala, J. D., Jan 2017Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Illusions of control : exploring the dissociation between explicit and implicit systems
Author: Wilkin, C., 20 May 2015Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Imagery perspectives, imagery ability and personality
Author: Roberts, R., Dec 2007Supervisor: Callow, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Impaired awareness following acquired brain injury : conceptual, emotional and treatment considerations
Author: Roberts, C., Jan 2004Supervisor: Coetzer, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Implementation Fidelity and Acceptability of Parent-Mediated Interventions for Children Suspected or Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author: Jackson, L., 22 Oct 2020Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor) & Pasteur, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Improving the physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities who live in residential settings
Author: Christian-Jones, C., 4 Sept 2013Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Hughes, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Improving the reading skills of typically developing children and children with an intellectual disability
Author: Roberts-Tyler, E., 15 May 2014Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
In the heat of the moment: An emotion regulation approach for managing anger after brain injury
Author: Witten, J., 4 Sept 2023Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor) & Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Incidental Impressions & Inconsistent Information
Author: Newey, R., 8 Apr 2022Supervisor: Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Increasing physical activity in children
Author: Hardman, C., Jan 2005Supervisor: Horne, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Increasing student's skills in STEM with the use of precision teaching : assessing the effectiveness of SAFMEDS
Author: Hunter, S., 27 May 2015Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Individual and Interpersonal Risk and Resiliency Factors in Primary and Secondary Trauma
Author: Gray, C., Jun 2018Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Individual differences in reaction time variability : a combined psychometric and electroencephalographic approach
Author: Saville, C. W. N., Sept 2010Supervisor: Klein, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Individual differences in voice identity perception
Author: Mühl, C., 9 Sept 2019Supervisor: Bestelmeyer, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Individual experiences of an aacceptance-based pain management programme: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Author: Mathias, B., Jan 2010Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor) & Huws, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Influence of a newly developed weight loss intervention based on diet commandments on physiological and psychological levels in obese females
Author: Alshubrami, M., Jan 2015Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Influences on cognition:Emotion, social cues, context
Author: Brennan-Craddock, A., Jan 2016Supervisor: Heerey, E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy