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Undertaking a Professional Doctorate: A personal account of navigating the evolving postgraduate landscape
Authors: Kovacs Louise C. , Corrie Sarah
Published: January 2023

The landscape of doctoral study is evolving, with this level of qualification appealing to an increasingly diverse range of candidates. With a particular focus on Professional Doctorates (PD), this article aims to raise awareness of these developments in doctoral education and the types of individuals who undertake them, and considers some of the challenges and opportunities of undertaking a PD. A case illustration of the experience of completing a PD programme from the perspective of both the candidate and supervisor is provided. The article concludes with recommendations for the role that groups such as PsyPAG could play in promoting the PD, supporting the candidates who undertake them, and facilitating knowledge sharing between participants in different doctoral programmes for the benefit of all.
Death, Dying and Disposal 13 Conference
Authors: Tripathi Khyati
Published: January 2023

Organised by The Association for the Study of Death and Society (ASDS), the 13th biennial Death, Dying and Disposal conference was held at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK from September 6–9 2017. As a Commonwealth Split-site Scholar 2016–2017, I had the opportunity to be a part of it. This was my first Death, Dying and Disposal conference and in this review article, I throw light on the four days of this remarkable conference that brings together death researchers from all over the world every other year.
Research in brief: Investigating gender differences in psychopathy using a non-clinical sample: Exploring the impact of empathy, anxiety and self-control
Authors: Laskey Philippa , Bates Elizabeth A.
Published: January 2023

The current study aimed to investigate gender differences within primary and secondary psychopathy and how cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, anxiety, and self-control were associated in a non-clinical sample. Men displayed significantly higher rates of primary psychopathy than women, but no significant difference was found for secondary psychopathy. It was found that low cognitive empathy, low emotional empathy, and low self-control predicted primary psychopathy for men and women; however, high anxiety was an added predictor for women. Both low cognitive empathy and low self-control predicted secondary psychopathy for both men and women. The implications of the gender differences found will be discussed in the context of current assessment tools and psychopathy research.
Hints and tips: Taking the next step: Postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for after a PhD
Authors: Baldwin Jessie
Published: January 2023

Deciding what to do after a PhD can be confusing. For PhD students hoping to stay in research, a postdoctoral fellowship provides the opportunity to carry out an independent research project and develop valuable skills. Yet it can be unclear which fellowships are available for very early career researchers in psychology. This article provides an overview of the postdoctoral fellowships available for students finishing their PhDs in psychology and related areas.
Research in brief: Eliciting grammaticality judgements of logically ambiguous sentences in a non-experimental setting
Authors: Middleton Hannah Jane
Published: January 2023

This paper proposes combining the use of SNAP-judgements (Mahowald et al., 2016) and disambiguating stories for eliciting grammaticality judgements of logically ambiguous sentences. I first show that the challenge logically ambiguous sentences present is the identification of their possible interpretations. This makes them prime candidates for analysis via formal experiments. I argue that the combination of disambiguating stories and SNAP-judgements, a statistically valid method of eliciting grammaticality judgements in a non-experimental setting, provides a suitable time- and cost-efficient alternative. I support this claim with results from a SNAP-judgment task.
Conference review: The 5th Polyglot Conference, 2017
Authors: Sharaan Shereen
Published: January 2023

The Polyglot Conference is a two-day event that has taken place every year since 2013 and the first international gathering of language learning researchers, enthusiasts and multilinguals. Each year, the conference is hosted in a different country, with the 2017 conference held in Reykjavík, Iceland (registration costs ranging from 100–140 euros for the two-day event). From my choice of talks attended on languages and multilingualism, a dominant theme was concepts and techniques influencing language learning. This was my first attendance at the Polyglot Conference where I was invited to be a speaker on the newly emerging research theme of ‘bilingualism and autism’. The following article is a review of the event and it will include highlight talks, new themes and stand-out experiences at the Polyglot Conference 2017.
Featured article: PsyPAG Award Winners: Where are they now?
Authors: Melia Claire
Published: January 2023

The PsyPAG Awards are an opportunity for PsyPAG to celebrate and draw attention to some of the most exceptional work and/or teaching completed by our members. Not only is it an acknowledgement of an individual’s outstanding work and achievements, but these Awards can also be hugely beneficial and help individuals stand-out in the employment market. We have caught up with some of our previous Award winners to find out how their career has progressed and how winning their Award has played a role in this.
Putting the PhD on pause
Authors: Oxley Laura , Hett Danielle
Published: January 2023

Taking a break from your PhD can be a daunting prospect. This article outlines considerations to think about when deciding to take a break and the administrative process of applying for a Leave of Absence.
Writing the perfect protocol and NHS ethics
Authors: Martin Rosie , Knox Liam
Published: January 2023

National Health Service (NHS) ethics is a term, which can bring a bead of sweat to even the most experienced researcher. Although it can be a daunting process, if broken down into more manageable chunks, it is a worthwhile experience. This article will focus on providing tips and advice on writing the protocol, followed by tips on how to navigate the NHS ethics system.
Alternative funding for postgraduate study
Authors: Atkinson Lucy
Published: January 2023

Alternative funding sources are available for postgraduate students. Charity funding is an incredible source and one not to forget when planning further higher education courses such as a Master’s or PhD.
The Valley of S**t: How to cope when you reach research rock bottom
Authors: Jones Catrin Pedder
Published: January 2023

The Valley of S**t is a term for the commonly experienced period of struggle and loss of motivation within postgraduate study. This article describes it, outlines how we may end up in it and provides workable strategies for coping when you find yourself there.
‘Congratulations, Dr!’: Surviving and thriving in your viva
Authors: Aquino Ryc , Wilson Claire
Published: January 2023

Essential to obtaining one’s PhD is the oft-dreaded viva voce, which is the culmination of years of learning to become an independent researcher. This article seeks to provide practical guidance on preparing for, and successfully completing the viva.
Getting to grips with open science
Authors: Bartlett James , Eaves Joanne
Published: January 2023

The landscape of psychological research is changing – it’s becoming more ‘open’. This article outlines the context behind the rise of open science and provides practical recommendations that you can use in your research.
Science communication: Why it’s important and how should we go about it?
Authors: Coxon Astrid
Published: January 2023

In an increasingly digital world, academics have more opportunities than ever to disseminate their research to a wide variety of audiences. This article highlights some of the different tools available for effective science communication and explains why, as postgraduate students, we should get involved.
Discussion Paper: Accelerating surgical cognition with virtual reality – There is more to surgery than cutting
Authors: Pears Matthew
Published: January 2023

As the world’s population grows, so too does the number of surgeries and need for capable surgeons. Fortunately, technology is progressing fast enough to solve many problems surfacing from increasing healthcare demands, but how can low cost technology be further utilised to increase both quality of surgical skills and quantity of future surgeons? This article provides a brief discussion of the use of virtual reality technology combined with an applied cognitive approach called human factors. It asserts how this synergy may be the key to improved surgical performance via cognitive acceleration and can appeal to a new generation of trainees.
Discussion Paper: Electronic cigarettes: Sensory cues in nicotine dependency
Authors: Budworth Luke
Published: January 2023

There is considerable evidence that nicotine can add to and increase the reward value of neutral stimuli, as well as evidence that exposure to nicotine-paired stimuli increases nicotine self-administration. With electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), given that nicotine may add reward value to e-liquid flavours and that the flavours are already designed to be ‘liked’, they are likely to become particularly rewarding, adding to satisfaction and withdrawal-mitigating effects of use. Similarly, co-exposure of the flavour combined with nicotine may increase nicotine self-administration. These flavours may therefore be a vital component in e-cigarette dependency, actually increasing nicotine addiction.
Conference Review: 11th Anniversary Meeting of the Society for the Science of Motivation, San Francisco, California, Thursday 24 May 2018
Authors: Slade Kate
Published: January 2023

In this article I provide an overview of the Society for the Science of Motivation’s (SSM) annual conference. The daylong conference is arranged every year in the company of the Association for Psychological Science’s (APS) Annual Convention. Both events are held at the same location providing attendees with the opportunity to disseminate work, attend inspiring talks and network at two conferences (for the travel price of one!). This article will focus on the SSM conference, describing the talks and symposia I attended and my experience of poster presenting.
The intensity of childhood trauma has no impact on the cognitive development of decision-making style to be exhibited in adulthood
Authors: Katwa Gemini , Bedwell Stacey A.
Published: January 2023

The literature shows that childhood experiences, specifically those of trauma, have an impact on cognitive development. However, it remains unclear exactly how trauma influences the way in which high order cognitive processes, including decision-making are manifested in adulthood. Improving our understanding of the role childhood trauma has in the development of specific cognitive processes will aid in developing improved interventions and practices in the realm of childhood trauma. Here we investigated the relationship between intensity of childhood trauma, age of traumatic event, intensity of confiding in someone at the time of the traumatic event, and general decision-making style in adulthood. Participants completed the childhood traumatic events scale (CTES; Pennebaker & Susman, 2013), and decision-making style in adulthood (GDMS; Scott & Bruce, 1995). Intuitive decision-making style was most frequently seen, however no significant effect of intensity of childhood trauma, age, confiding on decision-making style in adulthood was observed. These findings indicate that intensity of childhood trauma may not impact the way in which decision-making develops.
The power of our names, faces, and the self-reference effect: Is there more than meets the eye?
Authors: Desebrock Clea
Published: January 2023

In mythological tales, our names and facial images are often gifted a quasi-magical power. When psychologists use these self-representations (or even items we simply imagine are ‘me/mine’) as stimuli in experimental tasks, studies have shown that our perception, memory, decision-making, and actions can be enhanced. The phenomenon has been termed the Self-Reference Effect (SRE). Does an underlying ‘self’ mechanism underpin these effects? Or, do the effects arise because the stimuli are simply more rewarding, familiar, or deeply-encoded? Could the empirical treatment of the SRE be echoing a faulty folk-intuition that the self is a unitary entity? This article briefly explores the colourful history of self-representations, the research field of the SRE, and some of its key challenges.
Improve your statistical inferences with this one neat trick: A brief review of the Improving your statistical inferences MOOC
Authors: Clark Oliver
Published: January 2023

This article is a brief review of an excellent free Massive Open Online Course that guides students through the various ways that they can improve research questions and make more informed choices about their choices of statistical tests. The MOOC includes an introduction to simulation and data-analysis using the R programming language, meta-science, open practices, and alternative statistical frameworks (e.g. Likelihood Principal, Bayes Theorem). Although it is predominantly aimed at those using quantitative methodology, it has useful modules on philosophy of science and theory building which may be interesting for qualitative researchers.
PsyPAG Annual Conference 2018
Authors: Medvedeva Angela
Published: January 2023

The PsyPAG 2018 Annual Conference was held at the University of Huddersfield, 25–27 July, organised by PsyPAG’s former Information Officer Becky Scott and the brilliant conference committee. In this conference review, I provide an overview of the highlights of the three-day conference, including keynote speakers, social events, workshops, and the symposium that hosted the winner of the PhD oral presentation award.
Conducting research in a secure mental health setting
Authors: Hancock-Johnson Ella , Rose Vienna
Published: January 2023

Research is a key element in putting the patients at the centre of care provision in secure mental health settings. This Departmental Review provides reflections on conducting research in a secure mental health setting. Key reasons for conducting research, issues and patient perspectives are considered to illustrate how secure mental health care providers can engage in research, to ensure high-quality care.
Are the kids alright? How to support the learning of the next generation, and to make them as emotionally and mentally healthy as possible
Authors: Carleton Sophia
Published: January 2023

This article discusses whether there is any room for the fundamentals of developmental psychology left in the education system, and talks about why addressing children’s mental wellbeing is as important as their academic achievement. I reflect on my seven years in the primary classroom, both in the UK and internationally. I also highlight the importance of recognising developmental psychology in education, and suggest that a more psychology orientated education system is the way forward to ensure academic and personal success in future generations.
21st Annual Conference of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, Sydney, Australia
Authors: Raouna Aigli
Published: January 2023

In this article I share my reflections on the 21st Annual Conference of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, which took place in Australia this year. For a PhD student with a research focus on bipolar disorders like myself, this conference provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with pioneer clinicians and researchers of this field, and interact with people with lived experiences from all around the world. This article will focus on my motivation, expectations and experiences gained attending this conference.
The constellation of psychopathy: All in the brain? A critical review of the neuroscientific literature
Authors: Bowen Louise
Published: January 2023

Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder encompassing a constellation of behavioural, affective and interpersonal features. This critical review considers the neuroscientific literature in relation to the disorder. The neuroscience of psychopathy is a burgeoning field with promise, both in terms of diagnosis and potential treatment. Akin to any discipline in its early stages, the study of psychopathology is also is fraught with interpretative variation caused by methodological inconsistencies. Moving forward, two issues will be fundamental in the maintenance of momentum in this field: (i) overcoming issues in methodology, and (ii) application of the knowledge gleaned to diverse fields, such as legal ethics and neurogenetics.
A reflection on implementing an acceptance and commitment therapy group in an NHS adult community mental health team
Authors: Place Katie , Veale Katie
Published: January 2023

This article reflects on incorporating the ‘Plan-Do-Study-Act’ quality improvement model to develop, test, implement and evaluate an acceptance and commitment therapy group within an NHS adult community mental health team.
The European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations Junior Researcher Programme: A review from two research project supervisors
Authors: Turner Rose , Noon Edward John
Published: January 2023

The European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA) Junior Researcher Programme (JRP) provides opportunities for students to gain experience of conducting or supervising international research projects. Two UK PhD students reflect on their experiences as supervisors on the current (2019–2020) programme, with a particular focus on the European Summer School, a week of social and research activities that initiates the programme. Summaries of their research projects are provided, as well as reflections on the benefits and challenges of taking part in the programme. This review is intended to serve as a useful resource for potential JRP applicants.
PsyPAG 2019 Annual Conference: A personal reflection
Authors: Cookson Darel
Published: January 2023

The PsyPAG 34th Annual Conference 2019 took place from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 July 2019 at Sheffield Hallam University. This year, the focus of the conference was to promote the health and wellbeing of delegates while they had the opportunity to meet, network and share their research with peers. PsyPAG 2019 was a wonderful, challenging and reflective week, where I had the opportunity to share my research, learn of other people’s work, and also discuss the challenges of postgraduate study with like-minded people.
A critical analysis of mentalisation-based treatment
Authors: Sitrava Sevilay
Published: January 2023

In this critical analysis, the theoretical background of mentalisation-based treatment is explained and discussed in the light of the other prominent theories, such as Bion’s (1962) object relations theory, theory of mind (Flavell et al., 1993), developmental psychopathology and attachment from Winnicott’s (1971) perspective. Moreover, the common grounds and the differences between each prominent theory and mentalisation are also discussed. Furthermore, the clinical implementations of the mentalisation-based treatment are presented and discussed.
The co-occurrence of Alice in Wonderland syndrome and autonomous sensory meridian response
Authors: Butcher Isabelle , Bedwell Stacey A.
Published: January 2023

Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is a perceptual disorder reported to affect 1–3 per cent of the population, usually in childhood. Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is associated with similar symptoms to AIWS, reported into adulthood. ASMR is also thought to stem from a heightened sensitivity to external stimuli. Despite similarities, there has been limited research investigating the link between these two phenomena. We sought to establish a link between AIWS and ASMR. Our findings show an increased presence of AIWS symptoms amongst a population who are aware of experiencing ASMR. We described a predictive relationship between the visual symptoms of AIWS and the age of onset of ASMR. ASMR has an increasing presence and is suggested as an intervention for a range of disorders. Despite this, there remains little understanding of its causation. These findings provide an important basis for establishing the causation of ASMR as well as furthering understanding of AIWS.
From MSc to QSEP: A reflection on levels of active development
Authors: Armstrong Dawn-Marie
Published: January 2023

Trainee sport and exercise psychologists are encouraged to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to contribute to their competencies for British Psychological Society (BPS) Stage 2 qualification and Chartered membership. As a result, the process is often rigid and influenced by external motives as it is always seen as ‘evidence’ of commitment to one’s development. This reflective piece seeks to demonstrate the unsung development that we often take for granted as it is often occurs at three levels: personal, semi-professional and professional from postgraduate study to Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP).
A practical guide for data collection in schools
Authors: Hayes Beatrice , Lloyd Alex
Published: January 2023

Collecting data in schools can be a valuable recruitment strategy for researchers testing children and adolescents. However, this can present several logistical challenges, from making initial contact to collecting data once inside the school. This article provides a practical guide to data collection in schools, based on the experiences of two researchers who test in schools and have previously worked in school settings.
Rising to the challenge: Being an assistant psychologist during the Covid-19 global pandemic
Authors: Dys Ada , Burton Holly , Emmison Katie
Published: January 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has impacted the role of many assistant psychologists (APs) in the UK. Whilst some have adapted service delivery, others have been faced with deployment or re-deployment. Many APs have faced unique and unprecedented challenges, experiences, and stressors which have not yet been captured. It has been highlighted that exploring such experiences are key to informing future preventative strategies and practice. Reflection is an integral part of practicing psychology and enables a practitioner to develop a better understanding of their experiences and consider what they could do differently in the future. This article presents reflective accounts from three APs working during the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on areas pertinent to clinical psychology.
The role for psychology in the public health approach to youth violence
Authors: Lloyd Alex
Published: January 2023

The public health approach to youth violence is an approach to violent offending that addresses the antecedents of criminal behaviour. In contrast to criminal justice approaches that apply punitive measures to reduce violent offending, the public health approach highlights the role of intervention and rehabilitation. The stages through which the public health approach is applied to juvenile crime share many features with the development of treatments for psychological disorders. This article will highlight the role psychology can play in informing the public health approach to youth violence and ensuring the efficacy of interventions to reduce violent criminal behaviour.
Personality and pathological demand avoidance – identifying areas for future research
Authors: Potts Sarah
Published: January 2023

Pathological demand avoidance is a term first used by Elizabeth Newson in 1983, describing a pattern of behavioural traits found to be common amongst individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research has drawn comparisons between pathological demand avoidance and personality disorders, suggesting co-morbidity. This literature review identifies gaps in current research and highlights the debate about pathological demand avoidance as a subset of autism, or as a separate condition. More research is needed in this field to avoid misdiagnosis of this condition with personality disorders and to improve the educational provision for children with pathological demand avoidance in our schools.
Green nudges: Applying behavioural economics to the fight against climate change
Authors: Zaneva Mirela , Dumbalska Tsvetomira
Published: January 2023

The climate emergency requires prompt, wide-scale, all-encompassing action. Here, we discuss how insights from behavioural economics and decision-making have been applied to the fight against climate change in the form of ‘green nudges’, or behavioural interventions prompting individuals to make more environmentally friendly choices. We further consider how the potential positive impact of green nudges can be maximised and sketch out future steps in the field of green nudging based on a framework which considers the characteristics of targeted behaviours, such as scale of impact, susceptibility to intervention, and heterogeneity across the population.
Mind the Brexit – addressing the discrimination literature gap in UK students
Authors: Vikhanova Anastasia
Published: January 2023

There is a lack of the up-to-date literature on discrimination in the UK in general, but student groups seem particularly excluded within this research topic. Following the reported increases in discrimination in light of Brexit and Covid-19, this article discusses the implications of this issue on student mental health in the UK, and how my own PhD project is addressing this literature gap.
6th International Conference on Behavioural Addiction, Yokohama, Japan, Monday 17 June 2019 to Wednesday 19 June 2019
Authors: Nuyens Filip
Published: January 2023

The International Conference on Behavioural Addiction is organised by the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Addictions (ISSBA) every year. The conference is a great opportunity to meet other researchers within the field of behavioural addictions, discuss your research, and learn about discoveries within the field. This year, it was organised by Professor Susumu Higuchi and Professor Zsolt Demetrovics in Yokohama, Japan, and held between the 17 and 19 of June. This conference was a great opportunity to explore new areas of behavioural addiction and get up-to-date within areas I already knew of. Furthermore, attending this conference allowed me to meet researchers from all over the world and build some very interesting connections.
Reflecting on the benefits of becoming a postgraduate committee member
Authors: Rockliffe Lauren , Newman Kristina
Published: January 2023

If you’ve not previously been a member of a committee, you might not be aware of what the potential benefits are to joining. Based on the experience of two committee members, this article provides an overview of some of the top reasons, based on our own experiences, of why we believe you might want to get involved. These include building your network, broadening your knowledge, and helping you to stand out as a researcher in your field.
The Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma’s (IVAT) 25th San Diego International Summit, Sunday 30 August – Wednesday 2 September 2020
Authors: Hales Samuel T.
Published: January 2023

Founded in 1984, the Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (IVAT) has been delivering innovative and sector-leading harm prevention research summits annually for over 20 years. These events, which bring together clinicians, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe, comprise four days’ worth of invigorating knowledge exchange opportunities, including structured networking events, evidence-informed workshops, and prestigious keynote talks. Here, I review the highlights of this year’s virtual San Diego Summit – one of two flagship events hosted by IVAT each year – and offer my personal reflections on attending large-scale international events in the era of Covid-19.
PROFESSIONALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Authors: BATCHELOR RACHEL
Published: January 2023

There has recently been a promising increase in focus on co-production and participatory methodologies, with the views of patients and their families becoming an integral part of service development. People with lived experience of mental health difficulties also enter the mental health profession across a range of roles. Drawing upon personal reflections and recent literature, this discussion piece considers several topics relevant to professionals with lived experience including perspectives and experiences of stigma, self-awareness, self-disclosure and ethical practice. Implementing onward policies and strategies to address the barriers faced by mental health professionals with lived experience and promote a more inclusive working environment is essential.
ADVICE ON APPLYING FOR RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING IN LOCKDOWN
Authors: BELLAMY AYSHA
Published: January 2023

Applying for funds to conduct research is an integral part of academia. However, the application process may be daunting for post-grad students who are applying for their first fund. The uncertainty over proposed timelines and greater reliance on online testing during the pandemic may have shifted the nature of research funding applications. In this article, I discuss my experience of applying for funding in lockdown and offer tips for future applications. These tips mostly arose from my own experience, but I hope that by sharing this advice I can help others who are applying for funding during these uncertain times.
THE DISUNITY BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY – A REFLECTIVE PIECE
Authors: QUARTEL LARA
Published: January 2023

A disunity seems to exist between psychology and psychiatry, stemming from their distinct theoretical backgrounds, with a notable disconnect in how to approach and treat severe mental health conditions. This reflective piece will seek to discuss and attempt to answer the questions – is there room for psychology and psychiatry to grow by addressing their disunity? And consequently, can more be done for those with these more severe mental illnesses by mirroring the efforts and advancements of clinical psychology for those with more ‘low intensity’ mental health conditions?
I WAS A SUICIDAL ADOLESCENT IN A SLUM IN THE PHILIPPINES – RESILIENCE HELPED ME RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND DO A PHD
Authors: RELOJO-HOWELL DENNIS
Published: January 2023

It happened three days after Valentine’s Day. Big rocks fell over houses, leaving more than a thousand bodies dead and several children orphaned. ‘J’ was one of the survivors of the 2006 Guinsaugon landslide in Southern Leyte. Both her parents were missing after the tragedy, leaving the teenager in the hands of her older siblings. But luck was never quite on her side; ‘J’ and her siblings had to live in separate towns to survive. A year and a half later, ‘J’ wrote on her bedroom wall: ‘Kung ‘di lang kasalanan magkapamatay, ginawa ko na [If only it wasn’t a sin to commit suicide, I would’ve done it already]. ’On the kitchen wall, she wrote: ‘Walang nagmamahal sa akin [Nobody loves me].’ A few months later, through the help of mental health advocates, ‘J’ was diagnosed with clinical depression and received psychosocial support. Soon enough, she scrubbed her walls.

–Excerpted from Rappler (Rodriguez, 2015).
Failing Well in Academia: Upcycling Your Work
Authors: Brown Richard
Published: January 2023

This article provides a short reflection on experiences of rejection in academic life and the potential impact on students and early career researchers. It considers the importance of carefully adapting previously rejected work in order to fully take advantage of future opportunities. Finally, the article offers some practical guidance on upcycling academic work.
The European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations Junior Researcher Programme: A Reflection from two Research Project Supervisors
Authors: Noon Edward John , Turner Rose
Published: January 2023

Two early career academics share their experiences as project supervisors on the European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations Junior Researcher Programme. They reflect on the benefits and challenges of supervising on the programme during their doctoral studies, discuss what they gained most from participation, and provide advice for those who may be interested in joining the programme in the future. Overall, although the authors’ experiences differed, they both felt that the programme was a worthwhile experience which supported their professional development. It is hoped that this reflective piece acts as a useful resource for potential Junior Research Programme applicants.
Taking up space: Female experiences of anorexia recovery and psychotherapy training
Authors: Sriskandarajah Shamini
Published: January 2023

This qualitative study used autoethnography and semi-structured collaborative interviews to examine the lived experience of recovering from an eating disorder and becoming a therapist/counsellor. The study used a free association narrative approach. Artwork, journals and conversations with university colleagues, clinicians and participants were included in this research of the self.

Reflecting on semi-structured interviews with therapists who have recovered from anorexia, and ongoing written and visual autoethnographic research into her own eating disorder, recovery, and journey into becoming a therapist, the researcher considers the complexity of being seen as a ‘narcissistic’ woman. She also reflects on the difficulties of transitioning from girlhood to womanhood when anorexia developed as a child, and other issues of difference faced as a therapist, including ethnicity, age, parental and marital status.

Surrounded by others’ gaze and ambivalent messages about narcissism and a woman’s place in the world, she looks at her own journey as a recovered anorexic, a newly qualified therapist and an autoethnographic researcher. She questions how to resolve the anorexic struggle about wanting to be seen and wanting to be invisible.
The ‘None in Three’ project: Preventing domestic violence in the Caribbean – Megan Kenny in Conversation with Professor Adele Jones
Authors: Kenny Megan , Jones Adele
Published: January 2023

Megan Kenny is a Doctoral Researcher exploring cyber violence via social media. In addition to her own research, for the last two years she has been working with Professor Adele Jones on a project to prevent domestic violence in the Caribbean. None in Three, funded by the EU, takes its name from the statistic that one in three women and girls will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. At the centre of the several strands of work being undertaken is a prosocial computer game created to challenge attitudes among the young that contribute to violent behaviours in later life and seeking also to generate awareness and empathy in respect of domestic violence. This innovative approach, alongside a wide-ranging public engagement strategy, has won Jones and her team grants totalling £4.6 million (Arts and Humanities Research Council funded) to establish the Ni3 Research Centre and to expand the work to the UK, India, China, Jamaica and Uganda.
Space defenders: A Foucauldian analysis of power and privilege for women in positions of K–12 leadership
Authors: Martin Jennifer L. , Chase Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

This paper examines women’s experiences within K-12 educational leadership in the US through a Foucauldian lens. Our recent analysis of the experiences of these leaders revealed that challenges such as imposter syndrome1, gendered microaggressions, differential expectations based on gender, and attribution errors, were still heavily reproduced in women’s accounts of leadership in the K-12 education system. Given this finding, we seek here to reframe our analysis in order to examine the institutional features that contribute to this lack of progress. In this paper, we argue that K-12 educational institutions serve as metaphorical Foucauldian panopticons where women self-police and regulate each other in order to better perform traditional gendered expectations, or find relative success within these institutions; those who do not are punished for non-compliance. So institutionally ingrained are these regulations, that those who are rewarded by this unfair system do not name the inherent discrepancies within the system; instead, they construct their success as something that was legitimately earned.
‘I shouldn’t have to prove myself’: The experiences of Black women at Russell Group Universities
Authors: Michael Reem , Rosenkranz Patrick
Published: January 2023

The intersection between racism and sexism means that Black women are more vulnerable to oppression in various environments, including the university, where it could be enforced on both an institutional and personal level. However, while there is some research on the topic, there has not been much that explores this within the British higher education system. Focusing particularly on Russell Group universities (RGUs), due to their low intake of Black students, an interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted to explore the experiences of Black women at these universities. Six Black female undergraduate students from various RGUs took part in semi-structured interviews and the following themes were established: Motivations (strong family influence, cultural pressure), identity development (questioning their identity, changes in self-presentation and the ‘Strong Black Woman’) and reacting to prejudice (deciphering microaggressions, responses to discrimination and ‘ambassador’ for Black women). From this, suggestions for future research include exploration of other intersections and expansion on the resulting themes, as well as a call for multicultural counselling and transparency in the handling of discrimination reports for universities.
Shades of Black: Contemporary London Black women’s presentation dilemmas negotiating racist colonial legacy and Black affirmation
Authors: McCumeskey Millicent , Essuman Sarah , Amoah Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

This study traces a brief history of the inequalities faced by Black women concerning beauty and the body, before exploring the lived experiences of ten London Black women. The interviews explored women’s lived experience of three different beauty practices: 1) skin lightening; and/or 2) hair straightening to fit with a white aesthetically pleasing ideal; and 3) body modifications, specifically buttock enhancement, reflecting a growing trend that resists the normative thin white ideal by celebrating (and surgically enhancing) the curvaceous female Black body. Four intertwined themes emerged from the analysis: racism, identity, social capital, and self-esteem.
Under exposed: Qualitative exploration of the inequality, ill treatment, and powerlessness of actresses
Authors: Weir Frances , Perminiene Milda
Published: January 2023

Recent media attention has highlighted the harassment of women within the acting industry, yet the industry’s organisational culture is under-researched. This research therefore aims to understand how actresses perceive the acting industry’s organisational culture. Individual, semi-structured interviews were held with six professional performers. Semantic thematic analysis guided analysis of the data. Participants indicated three major themes that captured certain peculiarities of the acting industry: (1) an inequitable environment; (2) the normalisation of ill treatment; (3) powerlessness. Participants described a largely imbalanced and unregulated industry, characterised by unhealthy processes. Based on the present study’s findings, the researchers suggest that there should be an organisational body responsible for preventing actresses’ exploitation, and gender-parity at all levels, inclusive of pay. In addition, robust, ethical recruitment processes would eradicate the prevalence of ill treatment, whilst the safeguarding of individuals should be introduced within education and the workplace.
It’s not how old you are, it’s where you’re at in life: Application of a life-span framework to physical activity in examining community and environmental interventions
Authors: Keegan Richard J. , Stuart Biddle J.H. , Lavallee David E.
Published: January 2023

Increasing levels of sedentary behaviour and decreasing levels of physical activity have been cited as causes of rising obesity rates and pose a significant public health risk. The purpose of this ideas paper is to propose a model of lifespan development that is both relevant and beneficial to the study and promotion of physical activity for health. The proposed model is used in the examination of various community and environmental interventions for the promotion of physical activity. Following the explanation of the physical activity lifespan development model, the framework is used to assess which interventions are most likely to be beneficial to each of three age groups: childhood/early youth, adulthood, and older adulthood. A sample of existing research is then overviewed for each suggested intervention, using a modified RE-AIM framework (Estabrooks & Gyurcsik, 2003). It is concluded that the lifespan development model may be helpful in assessing which physical activity interventions are best suited to various life phases, and also in designing future interventions. Future research considering interventions as a function of life-phase is recommended and the current model of lifespan development is proposed as a useful tool in the creation and examination of physical activity interventions.
Successful navigation of the stormy seas: What factors lead to a successful transition from the quarterlife crisis?
Authors: Dabis Hiba , Yates Julia
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study is to understand what factors allow for a successful transition from the quarterlife crisis. An identity crisis at the core, the quarterlife crisis is experienced as a stressful time of life re-evaluation that leads to a change in life structure. This research study interviewed four participants who had experienced a quarterlife crisis in order to understand what helped them to navigate that difficult period and make a successful transition. Thematic analysis on the data pointed to themes such as change of environment, increased self-awareness, and access to support as some of the factors that were critical during this period. Coaching implications are considered in conclusion.
The case for basic human needs in coaching: A neuroscientific perspective – The SCOAP Coach Theory
Authors: Habermacher Andy , Ghadiri Argang , Peters Theo
Published: January 2023

While writing our book Neuroleadership which explored the field of neuroleadership (combining neuroscience with leadership) we came across the work of Klaus Grawe. His work in neuropsychotherapy and the Consistency Theory he proposed we found to be particularly interesting and saw it as model that can be applied in all systems within which human beings operate. Since writing Neuroleadership and applying the models we proposed in the business world we have come to the conclusion that indeed this is a very relevant but also practical model that can be applied to leadership scenarios. Moreover, and understandably given its roots in neuropsychotherapy, this we see can be applied with great impact in coaching contexts. We hence propose a model of basic human needs as an integrated coaching framework (SCOAP Coach Theory).
Development and validation of the Coaching Skills Self-Efficacy Scale – Japanese version (CSSES-J)
Authors: Tokuyoshi Yoga , Iwasaki Syoichi , Vieira Diana Aguiar , Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Coaching Skills Self-Efficacy Scale – Japanese version (CSSES-J), which is based on the CSSES. The CSSES was developed to evaluate coaching self-efficacy, defined as the extent to which an individual believes in his or her ability to establish trusting relationships and communicate effectively with others in order to facilitate his or her personal and professional potential. The factor structure of the CSSES-J was tested in web research (N=258) and confirmed via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The best fit indices of the 3-factor model were: CFI=.872, TLI=.858, and RMSEA=.08. The scale showed excellent internal consistency (α=.84–.92) in a sample of 258 Japanese individuals (92 male, 166 female) aged 21 to 61 years (M=32 years; SD=12.3). Criterion-related validity was also determined by examining the relationship between the CSSES-J total score and the General Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale (r=.49, p<.05). The results of this study confirmed the reliability and validity of the proposed scale for evaluating coaching skills self-efficacy in Japanese individuals.
Why is it important to understand the neurological basis of coaching intervention?
Authors: Shams Manfusa
Published: January 2023

This brief paper aims to provoke further thoughts on the lead paper, and to generate interest to develop a partnership with neuroscience to deliver effective coaching interventions using psychological theories, models and appropriate neurological tools and techniques. The discussion in this paper has reinforced the arguments in the lead paper about the need to trace the neurological basis in coaching intervention to advance our understanding of the effect of coaching on brain functions and/cognitive processes. The paper has reaffirmed the value of an interdisciplinary approach in coaching practice and proposed four key areas for further debate and discussion: (a) the neurological approach in coaching practice; (b) the neuro-scientific and innovative technological development of coaching intervention; (c) contextual factors; and (d) ethics and professional guidelines for coaching practices using the neuro-scientific approach.
Making sense of Team Coaching
Authors: Farmer Sam
Published: January 2023

Since Hackman and Wageman’s description of a team coaching model (2005), subsequent commentary and research has been relatively limited compared to that of executive coaching targeted at individuals. This paper seeks to review the core terms that relate to and underpin team coaching, before focusing upon how it has been described and defined to date.

It concludes with a reminder of the responsibilities beholden upon sponsors, coaches and coaching psychologists alike to be clear with each other about what team coaching is and how it does, or does not, fit the needs of an organisational team.
Conversational mapping: Coaching others (and ourselves) to better have difficult conversations
Authors: Grant Anthony M.
Published: January 2023

Holding difficult or important conversations is, by definition, not easy. Not surprisingly a common scenario faced by managers, leaders and professional coaches is coaching people on how to best conduct difficult or important conversations. The vast number of detailed books and courses on how to hold these kinds of conversations is a testament to the frequency and problematic nature of these conversations. Although the detailed information found in books and courses can be useful, coaches, leaders and managers often need a simpler model for coaching other people. This article, presented in a non-technical straight-forward fashion, outlines the ‘Conversational mapping model’ – a simple coaching technique that helps people prepare for difficult conversations in a way that significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome. This article outlines the four key steps in the model, gives tips and suggestions on how to use each step and incorporates a self-coaching exercise.