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A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. (2023)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N. [2023]. A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. Deviant behavior [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2023.2211209

The last twenty years has seen increases in nonprofessional sportspersons using anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Although some women use AAS, most users are men. Few studies examine men, masculinities and AAS. Of the limited studies available, man... Read More about A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups..

Defensive pessimism-like thinking in practice: the (dys)functional strategy for coping with risk uncertainty in the offshore oilfield? (2023)
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ADAMS, N.N. 2023. Defensive pessimism-like thinking in practice: the (dys)functional strategy for coping with risk uncertainty in the offshore oilfield? Journal of risk research [online], 26(5), pages 547-562. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2023.2187433

UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) offshore oilfield drilling is recognised as a high-hazard occupation that occurs in one of the riskiest locations in the world. Dangerous machinery, combustible hydrocarbons, unpredictable weather conditions, rapidly shift... Read More about Defensive pessimism-like thinking in practice: the (dys)functional strategy for coping with risk uncertainty in the offshore oilfield?.

A journey of self-discovery and transformation: a theoretical and comprehensive evaluation of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland community development programme. (2023)
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GRANT, A., MACIVER, E., ADAMS, N., TEODOROWSKI, P. and KENNEDY, C. 2023. A journey of self-discovery and transformation: a theoretical and comprehensive evaluation of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland community development programme. Journal of advanced nursing [online], 79(6), pages 2200-2210. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15552

The aim of this study was to evaluate adoption, implementation and maintenance of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland development programme. This was undertaken through a comprehensive, longitudinal, qualitative evaluation. Participants from the f... Read More about A journey of self-discovery and transformation: a theoretical and comprehensive evaluation of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland community development programme..

'Scraping' Reddit posts for academic research? Addressing some blurred lines of consent in growing internet-based research trend during the time of COVID-19. (2022)
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ADAMS, N.N. [2022]. 'Scraping' Reddit posts for academic research? Addressing some blurred lines of consent in growing internet-based research trend during the time of COVID-19. International journal of social research methodology [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2022.2111816

The global scale of COVID-19 has constrained academics from conducting much person-facing research. Reactively, trend is increasing for digital-based methodologies capturing already existing online data. Scholars often "scrape" user-postings from int... Read More about 'Scraping' Reddit posts for academic research? Addressing some blurred lines of consent in growing internet-based research trend during the time of COVID-19..

Four distinct cultures of oilfield masculinity, but absent hegemonic masculinity: some multiple masculinities perspectives from a remote UK offshore drilling platform. (2022)
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ADAMS, N.N. 2023. Four distinct cultures of oilfield masculinity, but absent hegemonic masculinity: some multiple masculinities perspectives from a remote UK offshore drilling platform. Journal of contemporary ethnography [online], 52(3), pages 344-378. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/08912416221116658

This study explores the multiple and distinct cultures of oilfield masculinity uncovered during an embedded ethnographic study of masculinities onboard a remote UK offshore drilling platform. Oilmen revealed shifting interpretations for how risky and... Read More about Four distinct cultures of oilfield masculinity, but absent hegemonic masculinity: some multiple masculinities perspectives from a remote UK offshore drilling platform..

Salami slicing: clarifying common misconceptions for social science early-career researchers. (2022)
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ADAMS, N.N. 2022. Salami slicing: clarifying common misconceptions for social science early-career researchers. SN social sciences [online], 2(7), article 88. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-022-00389-6

The term Salami Slicing is used often within academia to refer to the needless separation of a single research study, attached data set, and argument, that should form a single publication, into two or several separate publications for submission in... Read More about Salami slicing: clarifying common misconceptions for social science early-career researchers..