Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Psychology"
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Development and evaluation of an online version of the Feeling Better pain management programme for children and their care-givers
(NUI Galway, 2019-10-08)Abstract Background: Reasons for poor management of paediatric chronic pain include lack of access to psychological support for pain management. Research evidence is increasingly focused on online interventions as a ... -
The development of a digital intervention to promote timely presentation of breast cancer symptoms to a healthcare professional
(NUI Galway, 2019-10-31)Breast cancer is the primary cause of death among women globally and in Ireland, mortality rates from breast cancer are the third highest in Europe. Early diagnosis of breast cancer is linked to more favourable outcomes ... -
The development of a novel, pre-deployment resilience building programme for Irish defence forces personnel
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-27)Background: Military personnel are, by the nature of their profession, at an increased risk of exposure to potentially traumatic events. Military personnel are also exposed to chronic stress caused by work related factors ... -
Development of a psychometric measure of physical post traumatic growth in prostate cancer and evaluation of its role in predicting psychological adjustment
(2015-01-30)Post traumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as positive change following a traumatic event (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1995). The current conceptualisation of PTG encompasses five main dimensions: perceived changes in self; ... -
The development of an online intervention for post-treatment cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue
(2017-02-02)Background The number of post-treatment cancer survivors in Ireland is set to increase in coming years, due to advances in screening and treatment. This group will require ongoing supportive care as many will experience ... -
Dynamic Analyses of Goal-Directed Behaviour
(2012-10)Goal setting research has consistently shown that high specific goals lead to increases in performance; however, the effects of unattainable goals on performance have been inconsistent, and the roles of both time and ... -
Early life adversities and social cognition in schizophrenia
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-02)Childhood adversity constitutes a major public health problem as it leads to numerous negative physical and mental consequences in later life. In individuals with schizophrenia, the prevalence of early life adversities ... -
Effects of Acute Sleep Restriction on Laboratory and Ambulatory Physiological Reactivity in Young Adults
(2013-05-31)Introduction. Reduced sleep duration has been associated with adverse health outcomes, in particular negative cardiovascular health. The mechanisms by which sleep loss may influence cardiovascular health are unclear but ... -
Electrophysiological Activity During Stimulus Class Formation
(2012-02-15)The current project attempted to isolate patterns of electrophysiological activity that correlate with stimulus equivalence by examining the frequency spectra of simultaneous electroencephalographic (EEG) activity. This ... -
Employment and Autism Spectrum Disorder: an evaluation of technology-aided interventions on teaching and improving skills necessary for workplace inclusion
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-09)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, life-long, neurodevelopmental disorder that is associated with high unemployment rates and community participation restrictions that impact quality of life. In recent years, ... -
Establishing an evidence base for the development of porn literacy interventions for adolescents
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-20)Background In recent years, many claims have been made regarding the impact of pornography on young peoples’ sexual development. Acknowledging the ease of access to pornography, its role as a source of sexual information ... -
Evaluating the role of digital health technologies to support medication adherence in young adults living with asthma
(NUI Galway, 2021-10-17)Background: Asthma represents the most prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting over 330 million people globally. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) can effectively control the condition, increase lung function, and ... -
The Evaluation of Argument Mapping as a Learning Tool
(2011-10-07)Argument mapping (AM) is a method of visually diagramming arguments using a 'box and arrow' format with the aim of simplifying the reading of an argument structure and facilitating the assimilation of core statements and ... -
An evaluation of smartphone driver support systems for young drivers - acceptance, efficacy, and driver distraction
(2016-10-21)Background: Smartphone Driver Support Systems (SDSSs) are novel smartphone applications designed to monitor, give feedback on, and improve driving behaviours. Young drivers (aged 18-24) are a priority market for SDSS ... -
An Evaluation of the Influence of Perceptions of Breast Cancer on Distress in Irish Women
(2013-04-15)Breast cancer is the most common form of invasive cancer diagnosed in women in Ireland. It can cause distress in healthy women considering their risk of developing the disease, as well as in women who have been diagnosed ... -
An evaluation of the model Me Kids® curriculum for children and adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder
(2017-07-07)This thesis evaluates the efficacy of the Model Me Kids® curriculum for increasing social skills in children and adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD). The evaluation was achieved by first ... -
Examining paranoia in the general population from a Contextual Behavioural Science (CBS) perspective: New insights from Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP)
(2018-01-26)The current thesis presents a first step towards examining paranoia from a functional-analytic perspective. The focus of the research was ‘self-beliefs’ as a wealth of evidence in the existing cognitive-clinical literature ... -
The experiences and implications of living with a BRCA1/2 alteration: Establishing the evidence base
(NUI Galway, 2023-03-23)Background BRCA1/2 alterations refer to a pathogenic variant in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Having a BRCA1/2 alteration leads to a significant increase in lifetime risk of developing certain cancers, namely melanomas, ... -
Exploring best practices, barriers, and supports in family-mediated social communication interventions for children with autism
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-02)Background Best practice guidelines to improve outcomes for children with autism include involving parents in intervention. Parent-implemented interventions (PIIs) have a growing evidence base for teaching social ... -
Exploring the effectiveness and implementation of goal-setting techniques in diabetes self-management interventions and structured education programme
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-28)Background. The treatment of diabetes consists of ongoing medical care and continuous self-management. Sub-optimal levels of diabetic control are commonly detected in people with diabetes. Therefore, Healthcare Professionals ...