bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘This answer is excellent: shall we give it 100%?’
Authors: Hegarty John , Hartley James
Published: January 2023

To obtain their degree, final year students of psychology in the UK normally complete a set of examination papers and a dissertation, and the marks obtained for these pieces of work are usually combined with marks obtained for coursework completed in the second year. With joint-honours degrees the marks obtained for psychology are combined with those obtained for the other subject. Here we comment on some of the difficulties inherent in these procedures and focus, in particular, on how student excellence/exceptionality may be inadvertently suppressed.
Rethinking psychological literacy for introductory courses in pre-tertiary and higher psychology education
Authors: Geiss Paul Georg
Published: January 2023

Psychological literacy has become a key concept for the teaching and learning of psychology in higher education and is a laudable goal of pre-tertiary psychology education. The widely used definition of McGovern and his colleagues enables a subject-specific contribution to liberal education. Nevertheless, this definition also includes general educational goals and is not specific enough for introductory courses on psychology, which provide an overview of the field and familiarise students with various ways of psychological thinking. This practice exchange paper shows how Sternberg’s triarchic model of psychology learning and teaching could be used to elaborate a more subject-specific notion of psychological literacy which would interlink psychological knowledge, psychological thinking skills and reflective psychological attitudes that are necessary to critically reflect common-sense psychology. This more focused and comprehensive understanding of psychological literacy challenges the unquestioned topical approach to the teaching of introductory psychology and requires a rethinking of the basic arrangement of course materials.
‘The most important question is not ‘how?’ but ‘why?’: A multi-method exploration of a blended e-learning approach for teaching statistics within undergraduate psychology
Authors: Muse Kate , Scurlock-Evans Laura , Scott Helen
Published: January 2023

Research methods and statistics are cornerstones of undergraduate psychology degrees. However, many students find the subject uninteresting and anxiety provoking, while educators find it challenging to teach. This multi-method action research project explored how e-learning activities within a blended learning context affected students’ experience of learning statistics. Data were gathered with first year undergraduate students via a survey (N=89), two focus groups (N=12), and interviews with educators (N=2). The e-learning activities were valued by students and staff, owing to the interactive, flexible approach to learning they afforded. The blended strategy provided an opportunity for students to develop intrinsic motivation to learn statistics, completing a range of activities to develop competence with autonomy. Social support from peer-networks and tutor feedback during face-to-face sessions facilitated deeper learning. These findings are timely, given increases in online teaching resulting from changing higher education landscapes and the Covid-19 pandemic.
A small group project for undergraduate social psychology students: Demonstrating the identifiable victim effect
Authors: Coulton Gary F.
Published: January 2023

There is considerable evidence that ‘active learning’ strategies are more efficacious than traditional ‘passive learning’ methods (e.g. lecture). Presented here is a small group active learning project developed for undergraduate social psychology students. The activity involves carrying out and reporting the results of a structured demonstration of the identifiable victim effect. The project provides students with the opportunity to write a research proposal, collect data, perform a basic analysis and interpretation of the data, and report their findings in written form. Student feedback on the project has been positive overall. The project seems to be particularly beneficial in helping students to understand and appreciate the research process.
Encouraging the use of archived collections in methods teaching
Authors: Morgan Bethany , Vonofakos Dimitris
Published: January 2023

ESDS Qualidata at the UK Data Archive has recently completed two online teaching resources, specifically designed to assist qualitative methods teaching. The first resource distinguishes different types of interviewing, whilst highlighting and promoting some of the most important collections held in the archive. It offers summaries of seven distinct interview types: structured, unstructured, semi-structured, feminist, psychosocial, oral history and life story interviews. Each typology begins with a summary of what characterises that particular type of interview and is illustrated by selected extracts from some of the most interesting studies held in the UK Data Archive. The second resource looks at five non-interview qualitative methods, including focus groups, the written word, ethnography, visual methods and the Internet, once again using examples from archived collections. This paper provides an introduction to ESDS Qualidata’s teaching resources and demonstrates their potential uses for researchers and methods teachers. It highlights the challenges to reusing qualitative collections for teaching purposes, such as issues of distinguishing research styles, the dissemination of the collections and resources, gaining permissions from depositors, and addressing issues of confidentiality and anonymisation. It further discusses the complex interplay between qualitative methods and data collection.
Myspace or Myhealth? Exploring the ways online social networking sites influence health
Authors: McCormack Sarah
Published: January 2023

Based on the findings of a wider study, this paper explores the ways online social networking sites (OSNS) influence health and asks whether there is role for OSNS within health promotion. The emerging literature demonstrates a juxtaposition of health bearings where some users find that their social capital and self-esteem increases; while others find themselves subject to bullying and depression. From conducting semi-structured interviews, the study found that OSNS are often a vehicle to promote risk behaviour yet their role in promoting social networks between acquaintances is one that boosts mental well-being. Participants responded positively to the idea that OSNS could be used for health promotion, with OSNS providing a convenient platform to target health promotion messages designed specifically for young people. The findings of the study provide an initial exploration of the health impacts and usages of OSNS and further research is required to study these elements in more detail.
Colours of the kaleidoscope: Reflections on the process of carrying out a D.Clin.Psy IPA research study
Authors: Lumsden Virginia
Published: January 2023

This paper is an appraisal of the process of carrying out an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the experiences of fathers with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) for submission for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My aim in writing this account is to critically reflect on the process and in particular to explore issues of validity. I will give particular emphasis to researcher reflexivity, both epistemological and personal, as advocated by Willig (2008). It is my hope that this account may be useful to others embarking upon or grappling with IPA studies or indeed other studies utilising other qualitative methodologies. The content of the critical appraisal is drawn predominantly from the reflective research journal I maintained throughout the process, and relevant literature.
Reflections on using qualitative methods with offenders in the High Secure Prison Estate
Authors: Bennett Alice
Published: January 2023

This article reflects the experiences of using qualitative research methodologies with personality–disordered prisoners located within a high secure Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder (DSPD) unit. The study described in this paper aimed to explore the functions that self–harming behaviour served for personality–disordered prisoners. During the planning stage of the study, quantitative methods were deemed unsuitable to answer the research question, as the hope was to ascertain participants’ insights into the functions of their self–harming behaviour. Aside from qualitative methods being more appropriate in this instance, the implementation of the study led to other benefits being observed. Qualitative methodology, incorporating a semi–structured interview and analysis using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, were considered valuable in exploring the research question. These qualitative factors allowed the investigation of: a sensitive subject that allowed the interviewer to be responsive to participants; participants’ ‘lived experience’ of a phenomenon; participants’ insight into their self–harming behaviour; core beliefs linked to self–harming behaviour; the functions that self–harming behaviour serves; and how the functions of self–harming behaviour can evolve over time.
Dialectical Pluralism: A metaparadigm and process philosophy for ‘dynamically combining’ important differences
Authors: Johnson Burke , Stefurak Tres
Published: January 2023

This article articulates the process philosophy developed by Johnson labelled dialectical pluralism (DP). DP assumes a pluralistic ontology and relies on a dialectical, dialogical, and hermeneutical process where stakeholders continually interact with differences (e.g. in philosophy, paradigm, culture, methodology, method). A goal is to thrive on difference and similarity. DP process and outcomes are justified through the use of Rawlsian–like procedural justice, which has similarities with deliberative democracy and a healthy Habermasian public sphere. In research, DP operates well through representative, heterogeneous collaborative teams including members from all key stakeholder groups, including those with the least power. It is noted that ‘thick’ (i.e. value embedded), multiple, and probative conclusions/inferences/claims are what we make in much social scientific research using this process, and this is okay because it’s the best we can do. The people, data, and the process should continually provide us with descriptions, insights, and theories that have a chance of working locally. That is, DP will help take us to where we should be if we can meet the assumptions of DP (e.g. inclusive/heterogeneous team construction, equal power, joint construction of judgement criteria/standards, and commitment to deliberative and transformative democracy).
Getting access to lived experiences: Using screen-capture data for the analysis of online interaction
Authors: Meredith Joanne
Published: January 2023

This paper seeks to provide an insight as to why collecting screen-capture data is beneficial when analysing online interactions. Using a conversation analytic framework, I will demonstrate how screen-capture data can provide a greater insight into how participants interact online. It will be argued that simply collecting timed transcripts does not give us adequate information about participants’ lived experiences of interacting online. Examples will be provided of the analysis of a corpus of Facebook ‘chats’ collected using screen-capture software.
‘The Lady of Shalott’: Insights gained from using visual methods and interviews exploring the lived experience of codependency
Authors: Bacon Ingrid , Reynolds Frances , McKay Elizabeth , McIntyre Anne
Published: January 2023

Codependency is a complex human experience with many meanings. The experiences of self-identified codependent individuals, who attend 12 steps groups are largely missing from the literature. In this article, we present how a combination of a visual method and interviews assisted deeper exploration and analysis of the experience of living with codependency, in an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study.

A case example, titled ‘The Lady of Shalott’, is offered as an illustration of the data collection and multilevel interpretative analytical process, highlighting how the ambiguity in the meanings of the imagery aided the interpretation. The case study, demonstrates how the visual method enriched the data collection and analysis process assisting the researcher to reach deeper layers of meanings, capturing a better understanding of the lived experience portrayed by the participant.
Exploring the experiences of parents of adolescents diagnosed with depression: A methodological journey
Authors: Stapley Emily
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to highlight the methodological challenges that I faced and the key lessons that I learned over the course of two studies, which I conducted as part of my PhD research, the overall aim of which was to qualitatively explore what it is like to be the parent of an adolescent diagnosed with depression. In Study 1, I began my data analysis process using framework analysis, but ultimately due to the way that we as a project team had decided to structure our framework, ended up needing to conduct a thematic analysis to directly answer my research question. In Study 2, I began from the premise that to explore the differences in parents’ experiences as a result of the status of their child’s depression post-therapy, I could purposively select interviewees whose child’s depressive symptoms had improved or deteriorated, according to their child’s scores on a self-report measure. However, I found unsurprisingly that mixing quantitative and qualitative data from different informants leads to anything but a straightforward picture.
Research projects
Authors: Scott David , Lavin Sophie , Cairns Bethany
Published: January 2023

Our regular feature asks qualitative researchers who are just starting out to share their experiences of conducting an early piece of qualitative research with us. In this edition, we have three researchers reflecting on their first foray into qualitative research.
QMiP Conference 2019Archives, experiments and rhetoric: Reflections on a secondary qualitative analysis of Stanley Milgram’s obedience experimentsQualitative methods and critical psychology – Can we weather a post truth and positivist ‘superstorm’?
Authors: Mercer Jenny , Brinkmann Svend , Gibson Stephen , Riley Sarah
Published: January 2023

Jenny Mercer, one of the conference chairs, takes a look ahead to our forthcoming conference
Interpretative phenomenological analysis as hermeneutic philosophy-in-practice
Authors: Wilson Tony
Published: January 2023

In this brief paper I suggest further scrutiny of the hermeneutic tradition to which interpretative phenomenological analysis is ‘strongly connected’ (Smith, 2004, p.40). This exhibits philosophically how everyday recurring practical understanding – tacit knowing-how in practices – is structured. Dialogue with research participants involves foregrounding emerging practices (e.g. coping with chronic pain) in structured awareness of recurring behaviour surfacing on reflection.
Using focus groups, as a peer researcher, to investigate lived experience of bereavement in a university setting
Authors: Humphries Megan
Published: January 2023

In this paper, I reflect upon my experience as a peer researcher as part of a research team in my second year of undergraduate study. The research project aimed to develop an understanding of the lived experiences of bereaved students and staff in a university setting, through focus groups and online reflective journals. This project culminated in the co-creation of peer support workshops that could be facilitated by the support services within the university. This paper focuses on the methodology and ethics of my role as a peer researcher, and the continual negotiation of power dynamics that took place throughout this research. This paper concludes with a reflective discussion of the findings and my experience as an undergraduate peer researcher.
Using hypnosis to increase self-efficacy: A case study in elite judo
Authors: Barker Jamie B. , Jones Marc V.
Published: January 2023

An elite female judoka reported a debilitating level of self-efficacy relative to judo performance. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected via a specifically designed self-efficacy questionnaire (SEQ) that consisted of seven items relating to good judo performance. An intervention programme consisting of eight hypnosis sessions was conducted. These sessions comprised the delivery of general ego-strengthening, sport-specific ego-strengthening and self-hypnosis suggestions. A pre-performance routine using self-hypnosis was developed for use prior to training and competition. Data from the SEQ were inconclusive, as there was a trend towards higher self-efficacy prior to the intervention. However, the participant reported a positive perception of hypnosis and believed that the use of hypnosis resulted in increased self-belief during both training and competition. Although further research is needed the findings of this case study suggest that hypnosis can be used to enhance self-efficacy in sport performers.
Coping with, and reducing the number of careless shots: A case study with a county golfer
Authors: Uphill Mark A. , Jones Marc V.
Published: January 2023

A county level golfer reported that when his concentration wavered, the consistency of his pre-shot routine broke down and he played what he termed ‘sloppy’ (or careless) shots. After playing a careless shot, the participant would often become angry and annoyed and the associated feelings remained with him, leading to errors on successive holes. A pre-shot routine comprised the basis of the intervention which was designed to assist the participant cope with, and reduce, the number of careless shots. Results suggested that the intervention was effective at reducing the relative number of careless shots and enhancing specific performance attributes (e.g. motivation). Little change in the participant’s emotional state pre- to post-intervention was observed. Although further research is necessary, this case study suggests that performance routines may be used to help athletes cope adaptively with errors by refocusing attention.
Group versus individual approach? A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity
Authors: Burke Shauna M. , Carron Albert V. , Eys Mark A. , Ntoumanis Nikos , Estabrooks Paul A.
Published: January 2023

The purpose of the study was to conduct a meta-analysis to empirically compare the relative merits of different contexts typically employed in the physical activity intervention literature for five categories of outcomes: adherence, social interaction, quality of life, physiological effectiveness, and functional effectiveness. Four contexts were examined: home-based programmes not involving contact from researchers or health-care professionals, home-based programmes that involved some contact, standard exercise classes, and exercise classes where group-dynamics principles were used to increase cohesiveness (‘true groups’). Standard literature searches produced 44 relevant studies containing 214 effect sizes. Results revealed a common trend across dependent variables; exercising in a true group was superior to exercising in a standard exercise class, which in turn, did not differ from exercising at home with contact. Furthermore, exercising at home with contact was superior to exercising at home without contact. These results have implications for practitioners in terms of the importance of contact and social support in physical activity interventions.
Elite leadership in sport: A tale of two captains
Authors: Snape Jeremy , Lavallee David
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the leadership experiences of two elite sports captains. Leadership research has become prominent across several contexts especially sport, where traditionally the role of coaches as leaders has prevailed. Two captains were purposively sampled in this study for their captaincy experience of senior international sports teams. Data were analysed using inductive and deductive methods where the following key themes emerged: creating a team environment, personal attributes, communication, the leader’s own game and their particular era/style. Both captains provided experiences which supported key sports leadership research and contributed to the wider leadership context. Future studies are called for to further quantify and isolate the key leadership attributes.
An investigation of the links between body image and exercise participation
Authors: Fountoulakis Charalampos , Grogan Sarah
Published: January 2023

This study investigated whether appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, and self-classified weight were associated with increased exercise participation. Previous work has suggested that these concepts may be linked such that those with more positive body image may engage in more exercise. Forty-seven Greek respondents, 25 of whom were males (53.2 per cent) and 22 were females (46.8 per cent), completed the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (Cash, 2000) to investigate whether body-image-related dimensions (appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, and self-classified weight) predicted exercise participation. Appearance evaluation was found to be the only statistically significant predictor of exercise participation in the sample (R2=.33). The results indicate that people who are more satisfied with the look of their bodies engage in greater amounts of exercise.
Enhancing decision-making during sports performance: Current understanding and future directions
Authors: Cotterill Stewart T. , Discombe Russell
Published: January 2023

Making decisions is a fundamental requirement for effective sports performance. As a result, an understanding of the processes underpinning the generation of these decisions is crucial to researchers and applied practitioners alike. However, while there is much research that explores decision making from a number of different perspectives in sport there are still significant gaps in our knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms and processes involved. There is an increasing body of literature that seeks to understand decision-making from a number of perspectives including classical decision-making, naturalistic, ecological, and intuitive approaches. Often this understanding has been developed in isolation, and as a result has failed to coherently impact upon applied practice. This review seeks to clarify current understanding by exploring a number of current views on decision-making in sport and related applied interventions. Areas requiring further research are discussed.
Self-disclosure within the sport psychologist-athlete relationship
Authors: Bradley Scott , Tufton Lauren R. , Hemmings Brian
Published: January 2023

This article explores the use of self-disclosure within the sport psychologist-athlete relationship. A summary of prior research relevant to concept definition, contextual factors, and typologies of self-disclosure is provided. The conscious use of self-disclosure as an effective consultancy skill, alongside both the organic and facilitative integration of self-disclosure is discussed. We then position self-disclosure within the dynamics and boundaries of a unique practitioner context, that of the sport psychologist-athlete relationship, using Katz and Hemmings’ (2009) professional relationship framework. This article proposes that future research into self-disclosure explores its integration within published models of best practice for consulting.
A taxonomy of dual career development environments in the United Kingdom
Authors: Cartigny Emily , Morris Robert
Published: January 2023

While the benefits of dual careers (i.e. the combination of education or vocation alongside a sporting career) are evident in the literature, research is still required to understand the environments that support dual career athletes. The aims of the current study are to: (a) identify the types of DCDEs present in the British system; and, (b) to provide practical considerations for dual career practitioners working within DCDEs in the UK. To achieve these aims, this study conducted documentary analysis, interviews and focus groups with dual career practitioners and experts. Results highlighted that there are eight types of DCDEs, which exist to differing extents across the UK. While the overarching UK setup reflects the overarching European one, the approaches to DCDEs are varied in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Based on the results, practitioners are required to navigate organisational barriers to integrating within an environment and building relationships with DC athletes. The research provides a framework for developing sport specific taxonomies and identifying gaps in dual career support.
Understanding inequality: The experiences and perceptions of equality, diversity, and inclusion of those working or studying within sport and exercise psychology
Authors: Morris Robert , Pattinson Emily M. , Lafferty Moira , Brown Daniel , Emeka Lloyd , Williams Jodine , Byrne Louise , Shanmuganathan-Felton Vaithehy , Kiemle-Gabbay Laura R
Published: January 2023

Discrimination and inequality are ever present in today’s society, with athletes facing racial abuse and LGBTQ+ individuals fearing for their safety at international events. Due to these additional stressors, the role of sport psychologists becomes increasingly important when supporting athletes from minority groups. An online questionnaire was developed to gain greater understanding of the equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of those working, studying or researching in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The findings of the current study highlight the ongoing experiences of sexism, racism, homo/transphobia, and ableism experienced by participants, as well as the need for more suitable, in-depth training around ED&I subjects and guidance on meaningful action to combat inequality and discrimination in the field. The involvement of individuals from minority groups in the development, delivery and evaluation of training and research is necessary to move towards true inclusion.Keywords:Quality; diversity; inclusion; sport; education.
An exploration into the views of white footballers and coaches on racism in football, and the under-representation of Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic coaches
Authors: Grant B.
Published: January 2023

This article will examine the views of white footballers and coaches on racism in football, and the under-representation of Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic (BAME) coaches. Whilst the views of stakeholders and elite coaches have been critiqued within the literature (Bradbury, 2013; Bradbury, Van Sterkenburg & Mignon, 2014), limited research exists that explores the views of white members of the non-professional footballing community. Data were collected via an anonymous online questionnaire. Forty-two participants took part (N=36 male, N=6 female). Data were analysed using thematic analysis and interpreted through a Critical Race Theory framework. This article draws upon two main themes. The first theme focuses on the perception that whilst racism still operates at an individual and institutional level in football, it is on the decline. Football is perceived to be a meritocracy and moving into a post-racial era. The second theme highlights participants’ views that although racism is multi-faceted, anti-racism should focus on individual acts of racism. Less than half of the participants were in favour of the implementation of a ‘Rooney Rule’ in professional football. Findings and their implications are discussed from a Critical Race Theory perspective.
Broadening the participant pool: A novel approach for remote research
Authors: Cormack Elanor E. , Hand Christopher J.
Published: January 2023

Approaches to psychological research currently focus on convenience samples that tend to be from the global north and lack diversity. Many of these research findings are not validated with different populations, drawing largely from WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, and Democratic) populations. This limits cultural considerations and likely leads to overgeneralisation of the findings. This paper provides insight into a novel approach, created in response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, which opens research participation up to an infinitely wider population pool. Exploring gender stereotypes in youth sport, the new methodology allowed participants to take part in the practical research remotely, using an online self-guide. The findings indicate that participants were able to engage with the research approach, and the template provides a means of diversifying the research without loss of integrity. Researcher reflections are included on the development and implementation of this approach with the recognition that this approach is new and that future researchers should look to take it on and progress its use further.
Actively dividing selves: S/M and the thrill of disintegration
Authors: Langdridge Darren
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the ways in which a divided self may be actively cultivated for thrill in sadomasochistic scenes. In The Divided Self, Laing (1959/1990) presented an existential theory of schizophrenia and personal alienation describing a process where there is a separation of self/body amongst the ontologically insecure outsider. Whilst Laing’s theory concerns an experience of deep despair, van Deurzen-Smith (1991) argues that the theory should be reconceptualised as a way of understanding the existential anxiety common to all human experience rather than just the extreme experience of psychosis. In this paper I draw on some of Laing’s ideas to look at the way in which the splits between the self/body might be deliberately cultivated during sadomasochistic sex scenes amongst ontologically secure individuals. In addition, I explore the ways in which ‘petrification’ (Laing, 1959/1990) and ‘the look’ (Sartre, 1943/2003) might also be key parts of the sadomasochistic experience.
The construction of gay identity through Polari in the ‘Julian and Sandy’ radio sketches
Authors: Baker Paul
Published: January 2023

This article examines the construction of gay identity in a 1960s British radio comedy programme. Whilst on the surface these constructions appear to be effeminate, ‘negative’ gay stereotypes, a closer analysis reveals that more subversive and challenging interpretations can also be applied. The role of Polari (a ‘gay’ language variety) is explored as one of the key contributory factors in the representation of gay identity in the sketches.
The formation of an LGBTQ network for psychologists in Sweden: A work in progress
Authors: Lundberg Tove , Wurm Matilda
Published: January 2023

The mobilisation of psychologists in Sweden working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and queer (LGBTQ) wellbeing and rights has so far not succeeded in creating continuity despite several attempts to establish some kind of organisation since the mid 1990s. A new attempt was made in 2013 when the Swedish LGBTQ network for psychologists was formed following a formal decision at the congress of the Swedish Psychological Association. Even though the establishment of the network is still a work in progress, the network consists of approximately 100 members and seems to be growing. This paper describes some historical highlights from Swedish LGBTQ psychology, as well as how the network came about, underpinning perspectives and what the network aims to achieve.
Gaps in responses to LGBT issues in Thailand: Mental health research, services, and policies
Authors: Ojanen Timo T. , Ratanashevorn Rattanakorn , Boonkerd Sumonthip
Published: January 2023

Focusing on Thailand, we give a historical overview of LGBT identities and issues, highlight psychological, psychiatric and nursing research on LGBT mental health and services, and review LGBT-related policy statements of professional associations and state-affiliated instances dealing with mental health. Our review demonstrates that stigma, victimisation and familial rejection in Thailand are linked to stress, depression, substance use and suicidality among Thai LGBT people. Research has insufficiently covered transgender men, bisexuals and intersex people. Access to mental health services and their appropriateness are impeded by generic factors (e.g. overcrowded services, stigma, and confidentiality concerns) and low practitioner knowledge of LGBT issues, stereotyping of LGBT clients, and anticipation of practitioners not being accepting or understanding LGBT identities. LGBT-related policy statements have been issued by state-affiliated bodies, but not by professional associations. While sometimes supportive, many policy documents have used stigmatising terminology and perpetuated anti-LGBT prejudice. LGBT-specific counselling and health services have been established, therapeutic strategies have been investigated and information on LGBT issues has been disseminated, but LGBT sensitivity remains to be mainstreamed in Thai health and counselling services. Providing training on LGBT issues, publicising the Yogyakarta Principles and getting professional associations engaged with LGBT issues are among the ways forward.
The appearance potency of gay and straight men’s websites
Authors: Jankowski Glen S. , Slater Amy , Tiggemann Marika , Fawkner Helen
Published: January 2023

Gay men’s greater body dissatisfaction, compared to straight men’s, has been explained as a result of gay men’s more ‘appearance potent’ subculture. This study aimed to critically appraise this explanation by assessing images of men and women for their physical characteristics and objectification across 8 popular gay and straight men’s dating and porn websites. 1415 images of men and 741 images of women across the website’s main pages were coded. Results showed that the gay men’s websites featured more images of men that were appearance-ideal, nude, and sexualised in comparison to the straight men’s websites. With the converse true for straight men’s websites. These results highlight the continuing need to develop and provide interventions that critique the appearance potency of popular media, particularly so for gay men.
The Inheritance: Reflections on death, visibility and community wellbeing
Authors: Milton Martin
Published: January 2023

‘The Inheritance’ was the West End Theatre hit of 2018 and it tackles questions of history, responsibility and storytelling, the place – or the need – for visibility in our individual and community lives. Inspired by the power of this excellent theatre production, I offer my reflections on these themes in this paper.
The Histories of Social Psychology
Authors: Lunt Peter
Published: January 2023

At this year’s BPS Social Psychology Section Conference we mark 50 years of conferences. These 50 years have seen the emergence, growth and diversification of social psychology as an area of study in the UK, Europe, the US and around the world. A number of institutional milestones reflect the establishment of social psychology as a field of study in the UK: the establishment of the British Journal of Social Psychology, the foundation of the Social Section of the BPS, the Annual Conference and the development of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in social psychology at a number of universities. This institutional framework, which we often take for granted, was set up and maintained by previous generations of social psychologists. The past 50 years has also been a period of controversy and debate within and outside social psychology and while the level of activity associated with social psychology has increased there is little consensus about the disciplinary formation; indeed the area of study appears to be highly fragmented in theory, methods and normative commitments. The history of social psychology is no exception and there are various ‘histories’ on offer. In this paper, I take the occasion of the 50th conference to review recent writing on the history of social psychology.
Interaction and seclusion: The meaning of the domestic landscape of loft-style apartments
Authors: Ozaki Ritsuko
Published: January 2023

This paper explores the way in which the domestic space of ‘loft-style’ apartments, in conversion projects, is used by residents and what it represents in terms of their psychosocial values. Loft-style apartments have recently gained popularity in the UK, firstly in London but also in other cities and towns. They characteristically have an open-plan layout with no boundary between the front and back regions, as is traditionally found in UK houses. The housing literature claims that the form of the house, i.e. design and layout, expresses social relations and underlying values. If this is so, this new domestic layout is an indication of changing values and lifestyles. The empirical study was conducted in two areas of London. The results demonstrate that residents value interaction within the household and enjoy open plan, but not at the cost of privacy, and the paper argues that there is a gap between the image of lofts, and real lived experiences.
Do acculturation and ethnicity affect body image? Transcultural and feminist perspectives
Authors: Dzieciol Anna
Published: January 2023

In today’s world, globalisation and mobility affect women’s body shapeattitudes. Body image is a concept consisting of an individual’s perception of their appearance, the amount of satisfaction they feel for specific body parts and features, as well as a general sense of liking for one’s entire body (Erickson & Gerstle, 2007).Body image concernsare prevalent across cultures. This review explores the effects of Western acculturationand ethnicity on the body image of ethnic minority females. It is shown that while Whitefemales experience more body image disturbance than African women, the pattern of body image for other ethnicities remains unclear.
A year of growth and reflection: My experience on placement within a secondary care clinical psychology team
Authors: King Sadé
Published: January 2023

An undergraduate psychology student placement year, within a secondary care Clinical Psychology team. This team works across multiple community mental health teams within the NHS. This is a multidisciplinary service, for working-age adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
AVOIDING THREAT IS DREAMY IN REALITY
Authors: TAKTAK JADE
Published: January 2023

DREAMING IS AN UNUSUAL PHENOMENON WITH SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS, INCLUDING, WHY DO WE DREAM?
Relationship skills coaching
Authors: Nelson-Jones Richard
Published: January 2023

Problems in relationships are widespread and interfere with people’s satisfaction and happiness. Relationship skills contain communication and mind sub-skills. A series of relationship skills that can be coached are described and the need for self-coaching is emphasised.
‘Turning 30’ transitions: Generation Y hits quarter-life
Authors: Panchal Sheila , Jackson Ellen
Published: January 2023

This paper was presented at the 1st International Coaching Psychology Conference, London, December, 2006.

This paper shares a research-based model of a significant life transition experienced by individuals in their late 20s and early 30s, termed a ‘turning 30’ transition. It reviews psychological and social drivers of this transition for today’s generation (commonly known as Generation Y), and explores a range of emotional and behavioural outcomes. A coaching model is presented, which is designed to support coaches and therapists working with individuals in this age group. It is derived from positive and coaching psychology, and has been applied in individual and organisational contexts.
Short-term cognitive coaching interventions: Worth the effort or a waste of time?
Authors: Beddoes-Jones Fiona , Miller Julia
Published: January 2023

This paper was presented at the 1st International Coaching Psychology Conference, London, December, 2006.

A small case study focusing on the development of metacognitive awareness and subsequent development of cognitive and behavioural strategies over a three month period designed to answer the following questions; Can a short-term cognitive behavioural coaching intervention, firstly, add ‘significant’ personal and professional value as measured by qualitative methods, and secondly, if so, are there subsequent statistically significant changes in people’s self-reported scores on a measure of cognitive style preference?
Time for NLP to get positive: A response to Linder-Pelz and Hall
Authors: Grimley Bruce
Published: January 2023

Linder-Pelz and Hall argue they have taken a step forward in evaluating NLP in an informed way (The Coaching Psychologist, Vol. 3, No. 1, p.15). This article responds by suggesting they have provided only one of many differing opinions. NLP, despite being with us since the 1970s, is not even in a position to be evaluated as it is too loosely constructed with little rigour or substance, in either form or content. NLP remains an exciting adventure which has yet to come of age … if it ever does.
Coaching the Brain
Authors: Waring Paul A.
Published: January 2023

Described as a newly-emerging and applied sub-discipline of psychology (Green, Oades & Grant, 2006), it has been asserted that coaching psychologists are at the forefront of developments in the coaching field (Palmer & Cavanagh, 2006). This paper aims to draw attention to recent developments in psychology and neuroscience which may help us to synthesise knowledge about the coaching process and gain a deeper understanding of the effects of coaching in relation to brain functioning.
The Downward Arrow Technique
Authors: Szymanska Kasia
Published: January 2023

This paper addresses the use of the downward arrow technique to elicit core beliefs and a selection of strategies used to modify it.
A rejoinder to David Bartram, October, 2008
Authors: McDowall Almuth , Kurz Rainer , MacIver Rab , Saville Peter
Published: January 2023

This brief article is a direct and invited rejoinder to the comments by David Bartram on our original paper on the use of 360 degree feedback in coaching. Bartram raises important issues which are likely to be of concern and interest to coaches and other users of psychometric tools, even if they do not relate directly to the primary focus of our original paper. This rejoinder reiterates our original approach which was based on a practical workshop on coaching that included a case study reinforcing the benefits of good structural alignment and validity between psychometric trait measures and criterion measures of work effectiveness. This we consider a logical and practical extension of the criterion-centric perspective to measurement, which is a measurement perspective we share with Bartram.

Next, our rejoinder addresses how the Great Eight model mapping was used in the analysis as a unit weighted aggregate to predict overall effectiveness at work rather than predict behavioural competencies. Overall effectiveness (and ability) is central to Saville Consulting Wave® Performance 360 criterion measure, and we put this in the context of a hypothetical gap analysis to make the link back to the application in coaching.

High level models which lead to aggregation of both predictors and criterion variables are increasingly commonplace in the literature and include Bartram (2005). We further this work by defining a reliable overall (global) effectiveness scale and reporting validities against the total scale source as well as its de-aggregated items each of which represents a distinct segment of overall performance. Rather than differentially weighting these predictors we used a priori unit weighting of the Great Eight predictors from Wave® Professional Styles and OPQ32i. We were primarily concerned with testing the hypothesis that the results were non-zero in predicting overall effectiveness in the original article.

We confirm that Wave® Professional Styles trait measure of Competency Potential clearly improved on OPQ32i’s prediction of overall effectiveness (p<.05, two tailed, N=169) in this study.

Finally, we emphasise the advantages of single co-validation studies in the comparison of the validity of different models and psychometric tools based on fully pre-hypothesised equations to aggregate predictor scales. This approach, paired with other methodologies, we argue will lead to the scientific advancement of the field.
Behavioural assignments
Authors: Szymanska Kasia
Published: January 2023

This article addresses the application of behavioural assignments in coaching psychology which serve to evaluate unhelpful thinking patterns, establish new behaviours and lead to emotional adjustment.
Managing Change: Role of coaching psychology in gender transition
Authors: Grajfoner Daša (Dasha)
Published: January 2023

This paper reports the results from the first group coaching course ‘Managing Change’ for male to female transsexuals. Gender transition is one of the most radical changes in one’s life. Psychosocial adaptation and social integration in the new gender role is crucial for sustaining well-being. The focus of this course was to explore whether group coaching can increase the well-being of clients while going through gender transitions by setting a goal and planning step-by-step actions. Six participants attended the course, which took place on nine consecutive weeks with 120-minute sessions each week. Individual goals referred mainly to disclosure and social integration in the new role. Self-assessment on goal achievement over nine weeks showed significant progress. At the end of the course the participants reported increased confidence, a positive outlook on the future and social acceptance within the group. The results indicate that using coaching psychology may contribute to improving well-being and decreasing mental health issues in transsexuals (TS).
CRAIC – A model suitable for Irish coaching psychology
Authors: O’Donovan Hugh
Published: January 2023

This paper introduces CRAIC which is an acronym for Control, Responsibility, Awareness, Impetus and Confidence. It provides a broad theoretical and unitary psychological framework for developing a practice based understanding, of how coachees uniquely explain and deal with their world, along with, providing the necessary context to build the rapport required to develop, a mindful and productive coaching conversation and relationship. It also potentially serves, to scaffold whatever change is considered necessary and appropriate for the coachee. In the authors practice, it is used within a Cognitive Behavioural Coaching approach, across a range of contexts from Business to Life Coaching. CRAIC provides the basis for generating the insight necessary, to facilitate self-directed learning, personal growth, and improved performance and well-being in the coachee. Additionally, it provides an interesting framework for self-reflection on the part of the Coach in developing his or her own practice.
SGCP Conference Report: Changing Perspectives
Authors: Liston-Smith Jennifer
Published: January 2023

A report on the 2nd European Coaching Psychology Conference, 15–16 December 2009, sponsored by the British Psychological Society Special Group in Coaching Psychology (SGCP).
Rational coaching with perfectionistic leaders to overcome avoidance of leadership responsibilities
Authors: Ellam-Dyson Victoria , Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

Coaches and coaching psychologists may work with executive leaders who have issues with decision making, procrastination, stress, and feeling overworked. They may be avoiding making those important decisions, putting off tasks until deadlines are looming, not delegating work to lighten their workload, or continuing with tasks that make them feel confident and successful but are no longer their remit. It is possible that these behaviours are caused by perfectionism. This paper describes perfectionism, discusses the links between perfectionism and performance interfering behaviours, and outlines how perfectionistic beliefs can be adapted in coaching to be less rigid in order to improve performance.