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Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and resilience among middle-aged European citizens. (2022)
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RUGGERONE, L. and HACKETT, C. 2022. Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and resilience among middle-aged European citizens. Presented at the 117th Annual meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA 2022), 5-9 August 2022, Los Angeles, USA.

This study examines the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic and Brexit on the emotional wellbeing of middle aged European citizens who have transnational caring responsibilities in the UK and in Europe. This qualitative research aims to produce an in... Read More about Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and resilience among middle-aged European citizens..

Lockdown in post-Brexit Britain: how did it feel for EU citizens? (2022)
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RUGGERONE, L. and HACKETT, C. 2022. Lockdown in post-Brexit Britain: how did it feel for EU citizens? Presented at the EU Nationals Study webinar on living in post-Brexit Britain during the pandemic, 13 June 2022, [virtual event].

This study (https://www.eunationalsstudy.com) examines the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic and Brexit on the emotional wellbeing of middle-aged European citizens who have transnational caring responsibilities in the UK and in Europe. This qualita... Read More about Lockdown in post-Brexit Britain: how did it feel for EU citizens?.

I felt like a eunuch: conversations with ex incels. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
SMITH, D. 2022. I felt like a eunuch: conversations with ex incels. Presented at 2022 British Psychological Society (BPS) Aberdeen hub live networking, 11 April 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This study aims to find out what draws young men to incel communities. What does the incel social identity mean to them? Why/how do former incels leave their communities? Were their emotional needs met by incel communities? Seven members of digital e... Read More about I felt like a eunuch: conversations with ex incels..

Boredom, bromance and binging: lockdown and the NoFap community. (2021)
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SMITH, D.S., BUTLER-WARKE, A., DAVIDSON, E.-L. and STEVENS, G. 2021. Boredom, bromance and binging: lockdown and the NoFap community. Presented at BPS (British Psychological Society) Male psychology 2021: men's mental health and wellbeing, 22 October 2021, [virtual conference].

The NoFap community are a support group for those, mainly men, who want to abstain from the 'addictive cycle' of pornography, masturbation and orgasm (PMO). The main questions to be asked of this study are: 1) How many NoFappers adapted to lockdown?... Read More about Boredom, bromance and binging: lockdown and the NoFap community..

Taking matters into their own hands: lockdown and the NoFap community. (2021)
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SMITH, D.S. 2021. Taking matters into their own hands: lockdown and the NoFap community. Presented at the 2021 Robert Gordon University community seminar series, 15 June 2021, Aberdeen, UK.

The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing measures have been stressful for everyone. To combat negative feelings, such as boredom, loneliness, or isolation, the general public have increased habits such as drinking, smoking, and, most re... Read More about Taking matters into their own hands: lockdown and the NoFap community..

Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. [Webinar] (2021)
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PEDERSEN, S., MUELLER-HIRTH, N. and MILLER, L. 2021. Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. [Webinar]. Presented at the Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19 webinar, 7 June 2021, [virtual event]. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1357852

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors, due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation. Gender-based violence is a major public health,... Read More about Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. [Webinar].

The labour process of illness work: the hard work of chronic illness in austerity. (2021)
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MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F. and YUILL, C. 2021. The labour process of illness work: the hard work of chronic illness in austerity. Presented at 2021 British Sociological Association (BSA) annual conference: remaking the future, 13 April 2021, [virtual conference].

This paper focuses on the invisibilised, hidden and deleted forms of work undertaken by unemployed people with long-term chronic illnesses who are in receipt of state support. We lay out what Pritlovie et al (2019) term the ‘hard work’ of being ill.... Read More about The labour process of illness work: the hard work of chronic illness in austerity..

Developing a socioecological framework of understanding to deconstruct the complex personal growth narratives of health and social care students, entering healthcare practice early during the Covid-19 pandemic. (2021)
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ADAMS, N.N., BUTLER-WARKE, A., TORRANCE, N., GRANT, A., KENNEDY, C., KYDD, A., CUNNINGHAM, S. and DOUGLAS, F. 2021. Developing a socioecological framework of understanding to deconstruct the complex personal growth narratives of health and social care students, entering healthcare practice early during the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented at 2021 British Sociological Association (BSA) annual conference: remaking the future, 13 April 2021, [virtual conference].

During the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown, UK health and social care students were offered the opportunity to become ‘early entrants’: nursing and midwifery students were asked to enter extended paid placements, while some student pharmacis... Read More about Developing a socioecological framework of understanding to deconstruct the complex personal growth narratives of health and social care students, entering healthcare practice early during the Covid-19 pandemic..

Using IPE to develop understanding of sensitive issues. (2016)
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MCFADYEN, M.C.E., JOSEPH, S., HARVEY, A. and GRAY, M. 2016. Using IPE to develop understanding of sensitive issues. Presented at the 8th International conference on interprofessional practice and education (All Together Better Health VIII): values-based interprofessional practice, 6-9 September 2016, Oxford, UK, poster number TS-65/343.

This poster provides an overview of a project that aimed to raise awareness of female genital mutilation. The poster summarises the context, objectives, methodology and impact of the project, which was undertaken in 2015 at Robert Gordon University,... Read More about Using IPE to develop understanding of sensitive issues..

Internationalising the interprofessional curriculum. (2015)
Presentation / Conference
JOSEPH, S. 2015. Internationalising the interprofessional curriculum. Presented at the 2015 RGU learning and teaching conference, 5 May 2015, Aberdeen, UK.

This presentation gives an overview of two projects that aimed to internationalise the undergraduate curricula in Australia, Japan and Scotland. Internationalising curricula can enhance the student experience, helping students to better understand th... Read More about Internationalising the interprofessional curriculum..