School of Psychology & Sport Science

  1. Professional Doctorates
  2. The Effects of Welfare Reform and Area Level Deprivation on Mental Health and Well-being in the UK

    Author: Lawrenson, J., 10 Nov 2023

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  3. The Ghost in Care: Mothers’ Experiences of Mental Health and Involvement with Services Following Separation from their Child(ren)

    Author: Malinen, V., 27 Sept 2023

    Supervisor: Lamers, C. (Supervisor), Hogan, L. (Supervisor) & Huws, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  4. The Influence of Community on Adjustment and Resilience in Childhood and Fatherhood

    Author: Barker, J., Aug 2018

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  5. The Onwards Progression of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Older Adults

    Author: Toomey, W., 25 Sept 2019

    Supervisor: Piggin, L. (Supervisor), Saville, C. (Supervisor) & Kelly-Rhind, J. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  6. The Psychosocial Impact and Outcomes of Brain Injury

    Author: Little, A., 25 Sept 2019

    Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  7. The Role of Schemas in Psychosis and Voice-Hearing

    Author: Davenport, B., 25 Sept 2019

    Supervisor: Rydon-Grange, M. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  8. 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

  9. The application of acceptance and commitment therapy to the treatment of adolescents with disruptive behaviours.

    Author: Myles, S., Jan 2002

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  10. The benefits of errorless learning in mild cognitive impairment

    Author: Roberts, J., 9 Sept 2013

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  11. The experience of mental health problems in later life

    Author: Woodbridge, R., 13 Sept 2022

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  12. The feasibility of using brief cognitive behavioural therapy for depression associated with Parkinson's disease

    Author: Cole, K., Jan 2003

    Supervisor: Vaughan, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  13. The functions of self-injury

    Author: Ripley, A., Jan 2013

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  14. The importance of participation in psychiatric hospital: Experiences of treatment planning and socio-economic predictors of admission.

    Author: Golightly, M., 14 Aug 2019

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor), Griffith, G. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  15. The influence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms on adjustment to university

    Author: Taylor, C., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  16. The influence of parent-child behavioural similarity on parental empathetic responding

    Author: Goodson, A. L., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  17. The presentation of attention/deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in children with intellectual disabilities (ID)

    Author: Bigham, K., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  18. The psychological impact of having a parent with a progressive neurodegenerative condition

    Author: Aslett, H., 12 Jun 2014

    Supervisor: Woods, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  19. The psychological wellbeing of carers of people with dementia: What role does knowledge play on carers' perception of dementia?

    Author: Davies, C., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Lamers, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

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

    Author: Priem, P., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  21. 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

  22. The role of Psychological Processes in acquired brain injury sequelae

    Author: Byrne, C., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  23. The role of self-efficacy in multiple sclerosis

    Author: Spencer, L., Jan 2017

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  24. The role of traumatic life events in the onset and content of auditory hallucinations : a qualitative case study approach

    Author: Baul, J., Jan 2003

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  25. The value of ‘third-wave’ therapies in Intellectual Disability services: service user experiences of adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

    Author: Woolfall, E., 2018

    Supervisor: Brennan, A. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  26. Towards clearer formulation of adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: exploring comorbidity and measurement.

    Author: Ladha, R., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  27. Translating Research into Practice: Factors Influencing Implementation of Evidence Based Psychotherapy Treatments

    Author: King, J., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  28. Turning the T1DE: Recovery Factors in Type 1 Disordered Eating

    Author: Embick, R., 2023

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Stewart, R. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  29. Unheard Voices: Children and Parents’ Experiences of Respiratory Assistance

    Author: Crumpton, J., Jan 2017

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  30. Where voices are heard: An exploration of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) identity in the UK

    Author: Stolberg, J., 13 Sept 2022

    Supervisor: Lamers, C. (Supervisor), Spencer, L. (Supervisor) & Frame, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  31. Women sent away: The needs and experiences of women in prison and forensic inpatient services.

    Author: Galway, R., 2021

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor) & Wane, J. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  32. 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

  33. Working with Trauma: Perceived Competence and Burnout in Mental Health Staff

    Author: West, H., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Horn, N. (External person) (Supervisor) & Power, K. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  34. Young people's experiences of managing type 1 diabetes

    Author: Williams, S., 20 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Rickard, R. (Supervisor), Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Bailey-Rogers, S. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  35. 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

  36. “Two different sides to it”: An Exploration of Psychotic Experiences and Cannabis use in young adults

    Author: Hayes, A., 14 Sept 2021

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  37. Doctor of Philosophy
  38. A Comprehensive Investigation to Inform Effective Talent Development in Sport

    Author: Dunn, E., 30 Jan 2023

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. A comprehensive profile of awareness in mild cognitive impairment

    Author: Roberts, J., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. A multidisciplinary approach to examine mental toughness

    Author: Alzahrani, T., 28 Oct 2019

    Supervisor: Beattie, S. (Supervisor) & Cooke, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. A psychophysiological examination of concept conscious processing of movements

    Author: Bellomo, E., 16 Dec 2019

    Supervisor: Hardy, J. (Supervisor) & Cooke, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. A psychophysiological examination of the emotions-performance relationship

    Author: Zur, I., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. A three-dimensional approach to time conceptualization in Chinese-English bilinguals

    Author: Li, Y., 8 Oct 2019

    Supervisor: Thierry, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  44. A total population study of challenging behaviour and evaluation of Positive Behavioural Support outcomes

    Author: Bowring, D., Mar 2018

    Supervisor: Totsika, V. (Supervisor), Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Toogood, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. ABA-based interventions to increase social and mathematical skills in children with developmental disabilities in school settings

    Author: Tzanakaki, P., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. ADHD symptons and academic performance in adolescents

    Author: Birchwood, J., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Daley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Acting for the Right Reasons: An Investigation of the Utility of Fear of Failure from a Positive Psychology Perspective

    Author: Nichols, B., 2019

    Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Affective responses to imaged motor fluency

    Author: Dennehy, V., 19 May 2014

    Supervisor: Hayes, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. 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

  50. An examination of the precise nature of ironic performance breakdown

    Author: Gorgulu, R., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Cooke, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. An experimental analysis of the momentary DRO schedule

    Author: Miller, B. Y., Jan 1995

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. An exploration of the role of lay beliefs of genetics in the decision to pursue predictive genetic testing

    Author: Henderson, B. J., 2001

    Supervisor: Maguire, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. An fMRI Investigation of Visual Responses to Social Interactions

    Author: Walbrin, J., 17 Apr 2019

    Supervisor: Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. An investigation examining the effects of specificity within the construct of anxiety on planning and execution of movement

    Author: Hadnett, V., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Lawrence, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. Analysis of staff explanations about challenging behaviour

    Author: Noone, S. J., 2001

    Supervisor: Jones, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Anxiety, self-confidence, self-efficacy and performance : some challenges to current thinking

    Author: Beattie, S., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Approach and avoid responses to Valenced Stimuli

    Author: Bamford, S., Jan 2007

    Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. Arabic women's participation in sport : barriers and motivation among Egyptian and Kuwaiti athletes

    Author: Khalaf, S., 1 Oct 2014

    Supervisor: Markland, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Aspects of gender mutation in Welsh

    Author: Thomas, E. M., Jan 2001

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. Autobiographical memory, emotional intelligence, emotion focusing and depression in children

    Author: Westwell, N., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Automatic imitation:antecedents and individual differences

    Author: Butler, E. E. & Butler, E., 10 Dec 2015

    Supervisor: Ramsey, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. 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

  63. Behavioral and neural markers of serial order and timing in skilled motor sequences during planning

    Author: Mantziara, M., 20 Jun 2022

    Supervisor: Kornysheva, E. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. Behaviour-Analytic Assessments to Inform Quality of Life Interventions for People with Dementia

    Author: Lucock, Z., 20 Apr 2020

    Supervisor: Sharp, R. (Supervisor) & Jones, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. Behavioural and neural mechanisms of motor sequence learning by observation

    Author: Apsvalka, D., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor) & Ramsey, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Behavioural early interventions for children with autism or intellectual disabilities

    Author: Eldevik, S., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Behind the Lens: Sensorimotor and Cognitive After-effectsof Prism Adaptation

    Author: Gilligan, T., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Rafal, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. Bilingual Lexical Processing: Evidence from picture naming andtranslation in aphasic and non-aphasic speakers

    Author: Hughes, E., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Bilingual Semantics: Intra- and inter-sense mapping in the case of two languages

    Author: Evans, G. M., 23 Feb 2021

    Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor) & Vaughan-Evans, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. Bilingualism and cognition: an ERP approach

    Author: Roch, N., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Mills, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Body selectivity in human visual cortex

    Author: Peelen, M., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. Brands as a unique and special stimulus class: Bridging the gap between face and object processing

    Author: Atherton, C., 20 Apr 2022

    Supervisor: Mari-Beffa, P. (Supervisor) & Bestelmeyer, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. Bridging the gap between research and practice for interventions based on applied behaviour analysis

    Author: Foran Conn, D., 3 Aug 2020

    Supervisor: Hoerger, M. (Supervisor) & Hughes, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. Can a woodland activity programme benefit participant wellbeing and change the way they use woods?

    Author: Gittins, H., 2021

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor), Wynne-Jones, S. (Supervisor) & Dandy, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. Can adult attachment inform outcome from parent training for children with disruptive behaviours?

    Author: Nash, S., 2002

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. Cardio-respiratory fitness, obesity and traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Author: Cooney, J., 24 May 2013

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  77. Cerebellar contributions to nonmotor behaviour

    Author: Tomlinson, S., 15 Nov 2014

    Supervisor: Bracewell, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Cerebral asymmetries: handedness and the right hemisphere

    Author: Karlsson, E., 12 Nov 2019

    Supervisor: Carey, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. Childhood trauma and dissociation as factors affecting adult male sexual offending behaviour.

    Author: Hislop, F., Jan 1995

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. Choking under pressure : mechanisms and individual differences

    Author: Akehurst, S., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. Cognition and activities of daily living in ageing and dementia

    Author: Martyr, A., 22 Apr 2013

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. Cognitive Changes Associated with Martial Arts Practice

    Author: Johnstone, A., 8 Mar 2021

    Supervisor: Mari-Beffa, P. (Supervisor) & Morgan, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Opdebeeck, C., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Clare, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Conceptualisation, measurement, and impact of transformational leadership in military recruit training

    Author: Arthur, C., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Coping, mindfulness, occupational stress and burnout amongst healthcare professionals employed within forensic inpatient settings

    Author: Kriakous, S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Owen, R. (Supervisor) & Elliott, K. A. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. Corpus gnarus: the experienced bodily self

    Author: Kontaris, I., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. Cross-cultural Affective Neuroscience: An Integrative Approach to Personality: Cross-cultural Affective Neuroscience

    Author: Özkarar Gradwohl, G., 1 Jun 2023

    Supervisor: Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. 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

  89. 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

  90. Determinants of gestural imitation in young children

    Author: Erjavec, M., 2002

    Supervisor: Horne, P. (Supervisor) & Lowe, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Developing and evaluating brief, computerised interventions for excessive drinkers

    Author: Hogan, L., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Cox, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy