Outputs (332)

Exploring students' independent learning and its relationship to mindset and academic performance. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
FORBES-MCKAY, K.E., BREMNER, P. and JOHNSTON, P. 2023. Exploring students' independent learning and its relationship to mindset and academic performance. Presented at the 2023 International higher education teaching and learning annual conference (HETL 2023): re-imagining education: collaboration and compassion, 12-14 June 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

There is increasing interest in the role of independent learning (IL) in higher education (Thomas, 2015). Indeed, several studies demonstrate the impact of IL on students' academic achievement (Difrancesca et al. 2016). Research also suggests that mo... Read More about Exploring students' independent learning and its relationship to mindset and academic performance..

When and how to involve trusted contacts if serious concerns are raised about a student's wellbeing. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
FORBES-MCKAY, K.E. and HENDERSON, S. 2023. When and how to involve trusted contacts if serious concerns are raised about a student's wellbeing. Presented at the 2023 International higher education teaching and learning annual conference (HETL 2023): re-imagining education: collaboration and compassion, 12-14 June 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

The mental wellbeing of university students is of growing concern. HESA (2022) reported 122,530 students with a recorded mental health condition in the UK in 2016/17, whilst the Office for National Statistics reported 319 suicide deaths amongst HE st... Read More about When and how to involve trusted contacts if serious concerns are raised about a student's wellbeing..

Action perception in athletes: expertise facilitates perceptual discrimination. (2023)
Journal Article
HARRISON, R.E., GIESEL, M. and HESSE, C. 2023. Action perception in athletes: expertise facilitates perceptual discrimination. Perceptual and motor skills [online], 130(4), pages 1472-1494. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125231182046

Prior research has demonstrated that athletes outperform non-athletes on action perception tasks involving anticipation of sport-related actions. We conducted two experiments to determine whether this advantage persists on tasks without anticipation... Read More about Action perception in athletes: expertise facilitates perceptual discrimination..

Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships. (2023)
Journal Article
FÜLLGRABE, D. and SMITH, D.S. 2023. Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships. Sexuality and culture [online], 27(5), pages 1955-1976. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-023-10099-7

Monogamous marriage, sometimes called "the bedrock of society," still carries an apparent "halo" of moral superiority as a relationship structure. In contrast, consensual non-monogamous (CNM) configurations are stigmatized. Research indicates a conne... Read More about Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships..

Fashion studies at a turning point. (2023)
Book Chapter
RUGGERONE, L. 2023. Fashion studies at a turning point. In Filippello, R. and Parkins, I. (eds.) Fashion and feeling: the affective politics of dress. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan [online], chapter 13, pages 229-248. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19100-8_13

The recent literature on fashion studies features frequent attempts by a variety of scholars to extend fashion studies beyond the representational paradigm that has dominated the field for many years. The claim is that seeing garments as mere tools t... Read More about Fashion studies at a turning point..

The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students. (2023)
Thesis
ABDULLA, A. 2023. The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2071520

The popular literature assumes that solution-focused (SF) questions have positive effects on variables such as expectancy and commitment, which are crucial for goal attainment. Typically contrasted with problem-focused (PF) alternatives, SF questions... Read More about The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students..

Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort. (2023)
Journal Article
PHILLIPS, R.H., RAKOWSKY, S. and CONNELLY, V. 2023. Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort. Journal of veterans studies [online], 9(1), pages 147-161. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v9i1.408

Evidence suggests that the majority of the Austrian public appreciates its Armed Forces. However, whether similarly favourable views are held for the Austrian Armed Forces' recruits, soldiers and veterans remains the subject of debate, as the repercu... Read More about Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort..

Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. (2023)
Journal Article
PEDERSEN, S., MUELLER-HIRTH, N. and MILLER, L. 2023. Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. Island studies journal [online], 18(2), article 423. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24043/isj.423

We investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic-violence service providers in rural and island communities in North-East Scotland and Orkney. Domestic abuse and violence in rural areas is typically underestimated and might be more hidd... Read More about Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney..

"Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. [Presentation] (2023)
Presentation / Conference
TABIB, M., FORBES-MCKAY, K. and HUMPHREY, T. 2023. "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. Presented at the 15th International labour and birth conference, 24-26 April 2023, Grange over Sands, UK.

The role of the midwife is emotionally demanding, with many midwives experiencing high levels of stress and burnout, and a great number considering leaving the profession. This has serious implications for the delivery of high-quality, safe maternity... Read More about "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. [Presentation].

EU citizens living through the pandemic in post-Brexit UK: a visual tour of felt emotions. (2023)
Book
RUGGERONE, L. and HACKETT, C. (eds.) 2023. EU citizens living through the pandemic in post-Brexit UK: a visual tour of felt emotions. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1818024

This digital book presents the results of a research study conducted by the editors in 2021-22 and funded by the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant. The study, entitled Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage... Read More about EU citizens living through the pandemic in post-Brexit UK: a visual tour of felt emotions..