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0000-0002-3045-3612
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University of Western Sydney Parramatta Campus
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Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Date: 06-2013
DOI: 10.1037/A0033284
Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
Date: 2019
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 2012
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 09-06-2022
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 26-04-2021
Publisher: Whiting & Birch, Ltd.
Date: 21-01-2021
Abstract: This poster explores concepts of discomfort and messiness in terms of what they mean for participants, facilitators and auspicing agencies of group work. Where 'tidy' theory does not prepare social workers for the 'messiness' of group work practice, this poster proposes a model for working with group processes that captures both linear and organic understandings. Further, the poster explores opportunities for maximising the benefits of group work in the context of unpredictable group processes as well as participants’ and facilitators’ potentially chaotic lives.
Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
Date: 2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 11-09-2022
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2013
DOI: 10.1016/J.BREAST.2012.06.005
Abstract: Although controversial, use of contralateral risk-reducing mastectomy (CRRM) is increasing. It is not clear whether reduction of objective breast cancer risk or other factors determine decisions for CRRM. We aimed to identify factors that influence these decisions by scrutinising how decisions were made in one centre. We reviewed a consecutive series of 60 patients considered for CRRM in one centre. Data sources, analysed using qualitative methods, were records of routine psychological assessment, surgeon letters, case-notes and interviews with four surgeons. Perceptions of objective risk did not generally drive patients' requests or surgeons' decisions. Instead, CRRM appeared to be mainly performed for psychological reasons: to reduce patients' cancer worry and to achieve cosmetic benefits. Routine use of the term 'risk-reducing' surgery masks a clinical decision which usually reflects influences other than risk. As CRRM is often carried out for psychological reasons it follows that evidence about its psychosocial outcomes is needed.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2012
Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
Date: 2023
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-03-2013
DOI: 10.1016/J.ADOLESCENCE.2013.01.005
Abstract: The present study employed latent growth mixture modeling to discern distinct trajectories of loneliness using data collected at 2‐year intervals from age 7–17 years ( N = 586) and examine whether measures taken at age 5 years were good predictors of group membership. Four loneliness trajectory classes were identified: (1) low stable (37% of the s le), (2) moderate decliners (23%), (3) moderate increasers (18%), and (4) relatively high stable (22%). Predictors at age 5 years for the high stable trajectory were low trust beliefs, low trusting, low peer acceptance, parent reported negative reactivity, an internalizing attribution style, low self‐worth, and passivity during observed play. The model also included outcome variables. We found that both the high stable and moderate increasing trajectories were associated with depressive symptoms, a higher frequency of visits to the doctor, and lower perceived general health at age 17. We discuss implications of findings for future empirical work.
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