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Prangnell, Simon. "Psychological distress following stroke." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.531938.
Full textHolt, Jackie. "Psychological distress amongst general practitioners /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2002. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe17113.pdf.
Full textVitori, Tracey. "PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND CARDIAC DISEASE." UKnowledge, 2016. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/nursing_etds/26.
Full textBrown, Susan M. "Shame & psychological distress in obesity." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2003. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/964/.
Full textSimpson-Adkins, Graham. "Parents, adverse childhood experiences and psychological distress." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2016. http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/82613/.
Full textAbou, Abbas Linda. "Obesity and Psychological Distress in Young Adults." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/222020.
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Langford, Victoria. "Investigation of eating distress and psychological difficulties." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2010. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/36747/.
Full textMajestic, Catherine Murphy. "A motivational perspective on caregiver psychological distress." Thesis, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10154662.
Full textFor many people, providing care for a seriously ill family member is a major life event that may disrupt their life and personal goals. Research has demonstrated the experience of such events is often associated with increased symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety. Although many researchers have examined factors that influence this relation, few have explored it from a motivational perspective. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to examine the influence of self-regulatory processes and motivational orientation on the relations between burden (caregiver and objective burden) and psychological distress (defined as the experience of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress). Caregivers of adult family members diagnosed with cancer in the past three years were asked to complete a battery of questionnaires on psychological distress, caregiver burden, objective burden, goal adjustment and regulatory focus orientation. It was predicted that caregiver burden would partially mediate the relation between objective burden and caregiver psychological distress. Furthermore, based on the notion of regulatory fit, the strength of the relation between objective burden and caregiver burden would be greater for caregivers who tend to exhibit a weaker prevention focus than a stronger prevention focus. Lastly, it was hypothesized that the strength of the relation between caregiver burden and psychological distress would be greater for caregivers who report a greater inability to disengage from goals than caregivers who report a greater ability to disengage from goals. Results suggested that objective burden is associated with psychological distress through caregiver burden. Inconsistent with our hypotheses, promotion focus, instead of prevention focus, moderated the relation between objective burden and caregiver burden. Lastly, findings suggest that an ability to disengage from goals alleviates symptoms of anxiety and stress, and an ability to disengage from goals alleviates symptoms of anxiety and stress, and an ability to reengage in goals alleviates symptoms of depressed mood.
Campbell, Katherine. "Psychological distress following stroke : a research portfolio." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/20960.
Full textGallagher, Mary. "Multiple Identities, Self-Concept, and Psychological Distress." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1342043745.
Full textWhitehead-Laboo, Cynthia A. "Perceptions of the family and psychological distress /." The Ohio State University, 1991. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487693923197407.
Full textEbert, Jon S. "Questioning psychological distress in religiously mediated change." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2003. http://www.tren.com.
Full textLuckow, Debra. "Parenting practices and psychological distress in adolescents." [Montréal] : Université de Montréal, 2002. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/umontreal/fullcit?pNQ75898.
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Aina, Olumayowa. "Clinical psychologists' personal experiences of psychological distress." Thesis, University of East London, 2015. http://roar.uel.ac.uk/4547/.
Full textWilkins, Victoria Marie Nezu Arthur M. "Religion, spirituality, and psychological distress in cardiovascular disease /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2005. http://dspace.library.drexel.edu/handle/1860/522.
Full textTheed, Rachael. "Psychological distress in the context of Huntington's disease." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2016. http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/81403/.
Full textKantor, Debra P. "Factors Influencing Psychological Distress in Patients with Cancer." Thesis, Adelphi University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3571079.
Full textOver 40% of Americans are at risk for developing cancer during their lifetime. Technological advances have resulted in improved survival rates. The uncertainty associated with the diagnosis of cancer may give rise to psychological distress. Psychological distress is a multifaceted, complex concept that has shown to interfere with the patient's quality of life, treatment regimens, and treatment outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence psychological distress in patients with cancer. Influencing factors of psychological distress include medical treatments, personal concerns, family relationships, social support, spirituality, uncertainty and professional support. The theoretical framework that guided this study was derived from the Theory of Uncertainty, Chaos Theory, and review of the literature. The sample consisted of 150 patients diagnosed with non-metastatic cancer living in the suburbs of a major Northeastern United States city. Data was collected using three instruments that measured the degree of psychological distress and the influencing factors: the Distress Thermometer, Mishel's Uncertainty Scale and the Distress Inventory for Cancer-Version 2. The results of this study revealed that significant relationships exist between psychological distress and personal concerns, finances, and uncertainty. In this study the influencing factor of personal concerns was shown to mediate the other factors. Studies have shown that nurses do not routinely screen for psychological distress. Nurses involved in the care of oncology patients can utilize the results of this study to recognize the impact of cancer beyond the clinical manifestations. In addition, nurses can use the results to develop a collaborative plan of care to address the psychological distress that patients with cancer may be experiencing.
Taylor, C. "Gender, work and psychological distress in hospital consultants." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2012. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1364661/.
Full textWhitehead, Rachel. "Psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss." Thesis, University of Hull, 2010. http://hydra.hull.ac.uk/resources/hull:3474.
Full textMonroig, Marlaine Marie. "Associations between positive health behaviors and psychological distress." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 2011. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/482.
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Messer, Katelynn. "Psychological distress and substance use among college students." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 2013. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/880.
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Griffiths, Catherine. "Terminal cancer patients' concerns : implications for psychological distress." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.368634.
Full textRobjant, Katy. "Psychological distress of asylum seekers in immigration detention." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2007. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/964/.
Full textVila, Leighton Kenji. "The Immigration Paradox: Exploring Filipino American Psychological Distress." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/77016.
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Belisle, Roger H. "Student Psychological Distress in a Career Exploration Course." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2005. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd965.pdf.
Full textKhiami, Rasha. "Relationships between perfectionism, perseverative negative thinking and psychological distress." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.443523.
Full textPham, Quynh Chi. "Factors associated with psychological distress among older Vietnamese adults." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1585645.
Full textThe purpose of this thesis was to examine the factors associated with psychological distress among older Vietnamese adults. Utilizing information from secondary data called the California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS), a quantitative research method was completed for this study. The study explored levels of psychological distress with several factors including demographic characteristics, language use and proficiencies of patients, patients' understanding of rights to request for an interpreter during doctor visits, number of visits to doctors' offices, language used by doctors during consultation (English, Vietnamese, or other), and lastly, quality of interaction with doctors.
The result of this study indicated significant relationships among several factors and the level of psychological distress among older Vietnamese adults. These factors, include: demographics, patients' understanding of rights to an interpreter, number of doctor visits, language used by doctors during consultation, and doctor-patient communication.
Nicholson, Amanda Claire. "Psychological distress as a predictor of coronary heart disease." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.406151.
Full textJackson, Cerian. "Emotional distress in people with TBI : exploring psychological processes." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2018. http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3028494/.
Full textDuggal, Niharika Arora. "Synergistic effects of physical and psychological distress on immunesenescence." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2014. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/5001/.
Full textGodinez, Brenda. "Psychological distress, externalizing and internalizing behaviors among Latino adolescents." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1603559.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to examine psychological effects, including internalizing and externalizing behaviors, among Latino adolescents. Secondary data were utilized from the California Health Survey administered in 2011–2012. Internalizing behaviors include feelings of depression, hopelessness, nervousness, restlessness, worthlessness, and feeling that everything is an effort. Externalizing behaviors include drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Findings in the study suggested a significant relationship between U.S. citizenship and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Findings of this study also suggested significant relationships between external and internal behaviors. Additionally, the results showed significance in receiving psychological-emotional counseling.
Biggam, Fiona Helen. "Correlates of psychological distress in penal and psychiatric populations." Thesis, University of Stirling, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22857.
Full textStarnawski, Zoe. "Relationships, psychological distress and stigma : a counselling psychology perspective." Thesis, City University London, 2015. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/14556/.
Full textKashubeck, Susan. "Adult children of alcoholics and psychological distress : a model /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487668215808126.
Full textThompson, Samuel. "Understanding the relationship between debt problems and psychological distress." Thesis, University of East London, 2015. http://roar.uel.ac.uk/4539/.
Full textMatyja, Anna. "The impact of childhood physical and psychological abuse on emotion regulation and psychological distress /." Available to subscribers only, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1456295221&sid=4&Fmt=2&clientId=1509&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Full textSingh, Robyn. "Exploring psychological distress among a sample of pregnant women from a low income area who self-identify as being distressed." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6256.
Full textPsychological distress during pregnancy has been a fairly neglected phenomenon and has only recently started emerging as an area of research interest. The existing body of scholarship on distress during pregnancy has largely been conducted from a positivist paradigm, emphasising the identification, incidences and risks. There is thus a dearth of qualitative inquiry into pregnant women's experiences and accounts of distress. In an attempt to address these gaps within the literature, my study explored psychological distress among a group of pregnant women from socio-economically disadvantaged contexts. The specific objectives of my study was to explore how pregnant women conceptualised psychological distress within the context of pregnancy; the feelings or symptoms of psychological distress; what pregnant women perceived as its causes; and the psychosocial needs of pregnant women in relation to antenatal distress. This study was guided by a feminist approach and a feminist standpoint epistemology in particular. This lent itself to exploring the phenomenon while departing from a clinical, decontextualised position which translated into an investigation with pregnant women who subjectively perceived themselves to be distressed.
Mabitsela, Esther Lefatane Lethabo. "Exploratory study of psychological distress as understood by Pentecostal pastors." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02182003-082847.
Full textLi, Wing-ling, and 李穎玲. "Psychometric properties of the Chinese psychological resources questionnaire in people with emotional distress." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2012. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B50700285.
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Rea, A. "Psychological needs, social support and estimates of psychological distress among unaccompanied refugee minors in Ireland." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.606316.
Full textHawkins, Julie Ellen. "Parental Divorce, Psychological Distress and Academic Achievement of College Students." Scholarly Repository, 2008. http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/64.
Full textQuail, Jacqueline Mary. "Unmet needs and psychological distress in the community-dwelling elderly." Thesis, McGill University, 2009. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32529.
Full textÀ mesure qu'ils vieillissent, les gens ont de plus en plus tendance à développer des problèmes de santé susceptibles de causer une dégradation de leurs capacités à effectuer des activités essentielles de la vie quotidienne (Activities of Daily Living). Cette diminution des capacités fonctionnelles peut entraîner une augmentation des besoins d'aide physique, qui à leur tour, ne peuvent toujours être comblés pour autant. Peu de recherches ont été menées sur les besoins non comblés des personnes âgées et leur relation avec la détresse psychologique. La recherche s'est appuyée sur les données de l'étude prospective de cohorte Montreal Unmet Needs Study à laquelle ont participé 576 femmes et 263 hommes et dont l'objectif consistait à étudier les besoins non comblés auto-déclarés en matière de services communautaires chez les personnes âgées de 75 ans et plus à Montréal. Les renseignements relatifs à la détresse psychologique et aux besoins non comblés ont été obtenus par auto-évaluation pendant les entrevues personnelles initiales au temps zéro et celles qui ont eu lieu douze mois plus tard. Les renseignements obtenus pendant les entrevues ont été complétés par de l'information provenant des bases de données gouvernementales de la RAMQ et MEDECHO. Les chercheurs ont utilisé les modèles de régression linéaire multivariable et de régression logistique pour étudier les corrélations entre les besoins non comblés et la détresse psychologique et pour déterminer l'effet conjoint de ces deux facteurs sur les visites au service des urgences pendant les six mois suivant les entrevues au temps zéro. Toutes les analyses ont ét
Curley, Maureen L. "Psychological distress after abortion among university students: Developing an intervention." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=96794.
Full textDécouvert Il existe dans le domaine médical une lacune entre la science et la pratique pour comprendre, identifier et traiter les conséquences psychologiques après un avortement. En effet, 30% des femmes du monde qui ont choisi un avortement subissent des conséquences psychologiques significatives. C'est surtout évident parmi les jeunes femmes que l'on trouve les risques les plus élevés pour ces problèmes psychologiques. Les données empiriques pour les interventions qui adressent ce problème n'ont pas été découvertes. ObjectifCette thèse a comme but de fournir une base de connaissance et pratique pour traiter les problèmes psychologiques, qui existent après un avortement. L'intervention proposée, unique en son genre, est basée sur les éléments de preuves recueillis des étudiantes universitaires qui ont éprouvé des effets négatifs après un avortement et qui accepteraient un traitement pour leur désordre. Cette thèse propose une théorie et un modèle pour mieux comprendre les mauvais effets psychologiques après un avortement. L'évidence accumulée et les préférences des clients, concentres sur la population du groupe de contrôle, soutient la thèse.MéthodesThe United Kingdom Medical Research Guideline a fourni la méthode pour l'élaboration des interventions. Parmi les cinq phases proposés dans ce guide, les deux premiers ont été utilisés: la phase préclinique et la phase modèle. La phase préclinique développe (a) une théorie pour la détresse après un avortement et (b) les symptômes ciblés pour l'intervention. Avec cette évidence comme base, la deuxième phase a été élaborée : (c) plan de l'intervention ; (d) les préférences du client pour une intervention spécifique et (e) la faisabilité et l'application du traitement. RésultatsLa phase préclinique, a déterminé une théorie du désordre psychologique comme base de l'intervention. En plus, une étude descriptive d'un groupe (N=151) de participants fournit l'évidence des symptômes ciblés. Les participants qui cherchaient un traitement, avaient démontré une sévère détresse psychologique (Impact de Grands Nombres d'Evénement >26 et deuil périnatal modéré >60), spécifique à la grossesse et l'avortement. L'évidence ramassée dans la phase préclinique a été utilisé pour déterminer une intervention appropriée. Parmi ces interventions préférées parmi des clients étaient : le service d'une thérapie en groupe pour la culpabilité non anticipée, le succès des compétences, et l'enseignement sur les effets psychologiques après un avortement. Signification et conclusionLa thèse actuelle représente une série d'études utilisée pour développer une intervention ciblée et acceptée par les étudiants universitaires qui, après avoir subi un avortement, ont éprouvé des conséquences psychologiques négatives et qui cherchaient un traitement médical. Cette thèse pourvoit une base de connaissance cohérente dans la profession d'infirmière à comprendre, identifier, et traiter la détresse psychologique après un avortement. Cette connaissance, concentrée dans la population, n'existe pas encore. L'intervention développée pourrait être examinée pour l'efficacité et répliquée parmi les groupes plus nombreux. Les interventions efficaces, qui réduisent la détresse après un avortement pourraient aussi réduire la portée de morbidité psychiatrique et mortalité après l'avortement dans la population du niveau universitaire.
Elani, Hawazin. "Coping and psychological distress among head and neck cancer patients." Thesis, McGill University, 2008. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=116106.
Full textCocksey, Joanne Margaret. "Contextual factors associated with psychological inflexibility and distress in adults." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/7026.
Full textKeller, Zoe A. "Correlations between body mass index and psychological distress in adolescents." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527717.
Full textThe purpose of the current study was to address the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) status and psychological distress within the adolescent population. Data was acquired from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2011-2012, a state-wide phone survey which addresses health issues among the resident population. The present study used data from 2,1 04 California adolescents, utilizing variables relating to demographics, general health condition, and mental health.
Results indicated a statistically significant relationship between BMI and psychological distress, with overweight adolescents experiencing more distress and depression than their underweight/healthy weight counterparts. Gender and perceived general health condition were both significantly related to distress, with females and those of poor perceived general health condition experiencing greater psychological distress, regardless of weight status. This study has implications for social work policy and practice, especially in work with youth and families.
Allcock, Nicholas John. "Nurses' and student nurses' inferences of pain and psychological distress." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1997. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/12993/.
Full textMoreland, Jessica Elizabeth Natanya. "Illness representations, acceptance, coping and psychological distress in chronic tinnitus." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/9098.
Full textGolden, Ann Maeve. "Psychological distress and cancer incidence in the Whitehall II study." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.401734.
Full textLawless, Carmel Mary. "Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants." Thesis, University of Hull, 2007. http://hydra.hull.ac.uk/resources/hull:11519.
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