School of Psychology & Sport Science

  1. The kinematics of human tool use

    Author: Dickson, R., 2018

    Supervisor: Watt, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  2. Exercise stress, nutrition and novel measures of in vivo immunity

    Author: Diment, B., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  3. Investigating the neurocognitive bases of social cognition from a general semantics perspective

    Author: Diveica, V., 2023

    Supervisor: Binney, R. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. Environmental extremes and the immune response to exercise

    Author: Dolci, A., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. Compassion in the NHS: An exploration of the experiences of mental health staff.

    Author: Drobinska, K., 15 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor), Oakley, D. (External person) (Supervisor) & Way, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  6. Examining Personality and Performance in Extreme Environments

    Author: Du Preez, T., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor), Beattie, S. (Supervisor), Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Eade, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. 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

  8. Eating behaviour, affect and cognitive function.

    Author: Eade, J., Jan 2001

    Supervisor: Williams, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. Factors associated with the severity of Apnoea Hypopnoea Index (AHI) in Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

    Author: Earing, C., Jan 2015

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. The influence of anxiety, psychological stress and exercise on an In vivo measure of immune competence

    Author: Edwards, J., 6 Jul 2020

    Supervisor: Blanchfield, A. (Supervisor) & Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. The neurocognitive relationship between sound and meaning

    Author: Egan, C., 30 Mar 2020

    Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Morphological processing in dyslexic children

    Author: Egan, J., 2003

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Eldevik, S., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  14. Stress, coping and psychological well-being amongst healthcare professionals employed within forensic inpatient settings

    Author: Elliott, K., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. How language, culture and emotions shape the mind

    Author: Ellis, C., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor) & Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. 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

  17. Determinants of gestural imitation in young children

    Author: Erjavec, M., 2002

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  18. 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

  19. Exploring the possible negative effects of self-efficacy upon performance

    Author: Fakehy, M., 29 Jul 2013

    Supervisor: Beattie, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. The cognitive and neural mechanisms of human hand selection

    Author: Fitzpatrick, A., 9 Dec 2019

    Supervisor: Valyear, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. The Conceptualisation, Measurement, and Development of Mental Toughness in Military Training

    Author: Fitzwater, J., 2017

    Supervisor: Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. 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

  23. Gait Analysis in Autism: A Potential Diagnostic Tool

    Author: Forster, K., 2013

    Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  24. Temporal Variability of Gait in High Functioning Autism: A Potential Diagnostic Tool

    Author: Forster, K., May 2013

    Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  25. 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

  26. Towards a model of human body perception

    Author: Gandolfo, M., 17 Feb 2020

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. Probing the impact of familiarity on effective connectivity within the Action Observation Network

    Author: Gardner, T., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  28. Developmental aspects of temporal visual attention

    Author: Garrad-Cole, F., Nov 2003

    Supervisor: Shapiro, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. Autism Diagnosis Late in Life and the ADHD Prevalence Rates in Psychiatric Population

    Author: Gerhand, S., 16 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Moseley, S. (External person) (Supervisor), Rickards, R. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  30. Social cues in context the interdependence between social cue senders and receivers

    Author: Gilder, T., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Heerey, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Gilligan, T., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Rafal, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. 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

  33. Self-Determination Theory: An Individual Differences Perspective

    Author: Glendinning, F., Mar 2018

    Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Attachment styles of staff and people in care-homes : an investigation into effects on challenging behaviour

    Author: Goater, P., Jan 2004

    Supervisor: Woods, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. End-Stage Renal Disease: Exploring the Impact of Treatment on Body-Image and Investigating the Psychological Factors of Treatment Adherence

    Author: Gordon, J., Jan 2017

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  38. 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

  39. Supporting parents who experience mental health difficulties: An exploration of therapeutic services and interventions.

    Author: Grange, N., 16 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor), Myers, D. (External person) (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  40. Individual and Interpersonal Risk and Resiliency Factors in Primary and Secondary Trauma

    Author: Gray, C., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  41. Self-Esteem and Self-Concept in Individuals with Poor Me and Bad Me Persecutory Beliefs.

    Author: Gray, I., Jan 2009

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  42. Functional integration of neural signals during person perception

    Author: Greven, I., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Ramsey, R. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. Living at Home with Family: : Psychological Adaptation and Well-being Among Family Carers and Adults with an Intellectual Disability

    Author: Grey, J., Jan 2015

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  44. Measuring parental language in flying start areas in Wales

    Author: Gridley, N., 7 Sept 2014

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Experiences and Perceptions of Frequently Overlooked Groups in Mental Health Contexts

    Author: Griffith, E., 14 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Jackson, D. M. (External person) (Supervisor) & Saville, D. C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  46. 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 2020

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Verbal regulation of behaviour in children: Establishing effective dental care

    Author: Griffiths, J. H., 1993

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Exploring the interface between emotion and cognition

    Author: Hadden, L., 25 Jun 2014

    Supervisor: Mills, D. (Supervisor) & Bentall, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Social skills in adolescents with autism : testing the specificity of the deficit, and development of a DVD training intervention

    Author: Haddock, K., Jan 2003

    Supervisor: Jones, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  50. 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

  51. Mechanisms of fatigue: Determinants of observational effort judgement of exercising individuals

    Author: Hafouda, Y., 30 Oct 2023

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

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  52. Mother-Child Relationships and :Maternal Expressed Emotion in Families of Children with Autism

    Author: Hall, L., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  53. Deprivation, social capital and mental health: the influence of connection and its disruption through churn

    Author: Handley, C., 25 Sept 2019

    Supervisor: Oakley, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  54. Tear secretory IgA: a non-invasive biomarker of mucosal immune competence

    Author: Hanstock, H., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. Increasing physical activity in children

    Author: Hardman, C., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Horne, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Developing excellence in outdoor provision: Enhancing training pathways for outdoor qualifications

    Author: Hardy, W., 20 Apr 2021

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Physiological stressors : the effects of sleep disruption, energy restriction and prolonged exercise on thermoregulation and immune function

    Author: Harper Smith, A., Jan 2013

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. The Influence of Vitamin D, Psychosocial Factors and Sleep on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Mucosal Immunity

    Author: Harrison, S., 14 Dec 2020

    Supervisor: Roberts, R. (Supervisor) & Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. The impact of environmental cues in a corporate environment

    Author: Harvey, G., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Intriligator, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. Talent Development in Elite Youth Football

    Author: Harvey, S., 14 Dec 2021

    Supervisor: Callow, N. (Supervisor) & Hardy, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. “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

  62. 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

  63. The assessment and modification of verbal behaviour in people with dementia.

    Author: Henry, L. M., Jan 1994

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. Psychophysiological investigation of false memory in amnesiac patients

    Author: Higueras, Y., 30 Jun 2014

    Supervisor: Rafal, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. The identification and development of training behaviours in Professional Rugby players

    Author: Hill, C., Jan 2012

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Hislop, F., Jan 1995

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Psychological resilience and youth offending: Can tailored interventions reduce recidivism?

    Author: Hodgkinson, R., 13 Jan 2022

    Supervisor: Beattie, S. (Supervisor), Roberts, R. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Hogan, L., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Cox, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Relationships Among Alcohol Use, Emotion, Motivation, and Goals

    Author: Hogan, L., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Cox, W. M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  70. Exploring the Challenges of Intercultural Qualitative Health Research and the Experiences of Doctors in Lesotho

    Author: Holdsworth, L., 27 Sept 2023

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  71. Autism and Gender: An exploration of high-functioning autism in females

    Author: Hooper, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  72. Human choice and the matching law: the role of verbal behaviour

    Author: Horne, P., 1986

    Supervisor: Lowe, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. Effects of traumatic experiences on information processing in patients with mental health problems

    Author: Howard, L. A., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Kimble, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  74. Learning to read and spell in Albanian, English and Welsh : the effect of orthographic transparency

    Author: Hoxhallari, L., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Ellis, N. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. Development of a Holistic Talent Identification Framework in youth Rugby Union

    Author: Hughes, J., 7 Jun 2021

    Supervisor: Owen, J. (Supervisor) & Jones, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  76. 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

  77. Life events and psychological problems in people with intellectual disabilities

    Author: Hulbert-Williams, S., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Interventions aimed at increasing literacy skills in those at risk of offending behaviour

    Author: Hulson-Jones, A., 21 May 2014

    Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. Examining trauma systems in children exposed to domestic violence

    Author: Hunter, G., Jan 2006

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  80. Increasing student's skills in STEM with the use of precision teaching : assessing the effectiveness of SAFMEDS

    Author: Hunter, S., 27 May 2015

    Supervisor: Hughes, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. Sleep-wake reversal among people with psychosis: A functional contextualist interpretation

    Author: Ivory, S., 29 Jan 2024

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

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  82. Implementation Fidelity and Acceptability of Parent-Mediated Interventions for Children Suspected or Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Author: Jackson, L., 22 Oct 2020

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor) & Pasteur, M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  83. Metabolic adaptation on muscular and whole body levels in response to altered nutrient availability and energy demand

    Author: Jackson, M., 9 Oct 2014

    Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorders : comparisons and predictors of well-being

    Author: Joannidi, H., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  85. Exploring the Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in University Students

    Author: Johnston, R., 13 Sept 2022

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  86. Hemispheric asymmetries: behavioural, kinematic, and electrophysiological predictors of cerebral organisation

    Author: Johnstone, L., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Carey, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. 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

  88. The effect of static cues and cosmetics on social judgements

    Author: Jones, A., 22 Jan 2014

    Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy