School of Psychology & Sport Science
- 2019
Physiology at high altitude: understanding mechanisms and identifying countermeasures
Author: Rossetti, G., 18 Mar 2019Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor), Oliver, S. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Vitamin D and exercise performance: Influence of simulated sunlight and oral supplementation
Author: Carswell, A., 11 Feb 2019Supervisor: Walsh, N. (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
Acting for the Right Reasons: An Investigation of the Utility of Fear of Failure from a Positive Psychology Perspective
Author: Nichols, B., 2019Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (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
- 2018
Temporal-Difference learning underpins the acquisition of intertemporal preferences for high-value food rewards in humans
Author: Davies, T., 28 Nov 2018Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Neurocognitive Processes Underpinning Different Aspects of Mental Robustness in British Military Personnel
Author: Simpson, L., 26 Nov 2018Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor), Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Roberts, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Understanding Writing Difficulties Amongst Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Cases of Dyslexia and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Author: Downing, C., 29 Oct 2018Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Changing children's eating behaviour: Using digital photography to measure the effects of two school-based interventions on children’s intake of macro- and micro-nutrients at lunchtime
Author: Marcano-Olivier, M., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Erjavec, M. (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
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
Investigating the Physical and Psychological Impact of Assistive Technology Use (and its Influences) Among People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Squires, L., 8 Oct 2018Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Williams, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor 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
The Influence of Community on Adjustment and Resilience in Childhood and Fatherhood
Author: Barker, J., Aug 2018Supervisor: Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Individual and Interpersonal Risk and Resiliency Factors in Primary and Secondary Trauma
Author: Gray, C., Jun 2018Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Towards clearer formulation of adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: exploring comorbidity and measurement.
Author: Ladha, R., Jun 2018Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Working in Adult Mental Health: Burnout and the Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training
Author: Roberts, C., Jun 2018Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
A total population study of challenging behaviour and evaluation of Positive Behavioural Support outcomes
Author: Bowring, D., Mar 2018Supervisor: Totsika, V. (Supervisor), Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Toogood, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Self-Determination Theory: An Individual Differences Perspective
Author: Glendinning, F., Mar 2018Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (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
Social Timing in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (M.Phil)
Author: Muth, A., Jan 2018Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor), Nash, S. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Breaking the Silence: Challenges to Professional Boundaries in Therapeutic Work - A Qualitative Exploration
Author: Way, C., 2018Supervisor: Larners, C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Motor imagery as a potential tool for improvement of musculoskeletal function in physiotherapy practice
Author: Alenezi, M., 2018Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Personal Resources in Recovery: A Quantitative Study of Resiliency, Grit, and Coping in Rehabilitation Following Acquired Brain Injury
Author: Todd Jones, J., 2018Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Post-exercise hot water immersion: a novel approach to heat acclimation
Author: Zurawlew, M., 2018Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
School-based primary prevention programmes: Outcomes and the factors that affect their success
Author: Stewart, J., 2018Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor), Evans, S. (Supervisor) & Hutchings, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Team Effectiveness in Professional Cricket
Author: Webster, L., 2018Supervisor: Hardy, J. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The kinematics of human tool use
Author: Dickson, R., 2018Supervisor: Watt, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The value of ‘third-wave’ therapies in Intellectual Disability services: service user experiences of adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Author: Woolfall, E., 2018Supervisor: Brennan, A. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Understanding High School Subject Choice and the Decision to Pursue a Career in STEM
Author: Owen, K., 2018Supervisor: Hughes, J. (Supervisor) & Hunter, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
- 2017
Applying Conversation Analysis to Family Therapy Process Research
Author: Pethica, S., May 2017Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Development and Evaluation of a Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Behaviour Change Intervention Targeting 3 – 4 year old Children at School, Extending to the Home.
Author: Sharp, C., 27 Apr 2017Supervisor: Horne, P. (Supervisor) & Erjavec, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Converging Approach to Sex differences and Pain; an Examination of Social and Biological Mechanisms that May Account for Differences Between Male and Female Pain Reports
Author: Currie, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mullins, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Acquired brain injury: Psychological sequelae and holistic approaches to intervention
Author: Perry, S., Jan 2017Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
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An examination of the precise nature of ironic performance breakdown
Author: Gorgulu, R., Jan 2017Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Cooke, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Autism: Investigating Parents’ Etiological Beliefs and Assessment Experiences when a Diagnosis is not given
Author: Bendik, L., Jan 2017Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Behavioural and neural mechanisms of motor sequence learning by observation
Author: Apsvalka, D., Jan 2017Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor) & Ramsey, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Behind the Lens: Sensorimotor and Cognitive After-effectsof Prism Adaptation
Author: Gilligan, T., Jan 2017Supervisor: Rafal, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Child and adolescent mental health: Intervention and appropriate Measurement
Author: Connolly, J., Jan 2017Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Choice in Life (transgender older adults’ mental health) and in Death (UK GPs’ euthanasia discourses)
Author: Maddock, E., Jan 2017Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder in the Community
Author: Lyng, J., Jan 2017Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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
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
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
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
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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
Inter-temporal choice for high-value food rewards as a model of food-scheduling behaviour
Author: Stokes, L. J., Jan 2017Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Life domain conflicts in elite sport
Author: Morgan, G., Jan 2017Supervisor: Markland, D. (Supervisor), Hardy, J. (Supervisor) & Birrer, D. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy