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British junior elite track and field athletes’ experience of maltreatment, psychological safety, and subjective vitality
No full textIn this study, we examined 1) the prevalence of maltreatment in British junior elite track and field athletes, 2) relationships between maltreatment, psychological safety, and subjective vitality, and 3) whether maltreatment is indirectly related to subjective vitality via psychological safety. Using a cross-sectional design, British junior elite track and field athletes ( = 254) completed measures of maltreatment (physical, psychological, non-contact sexual and neglect), psychological safety and subjective vitality. Results showed that nearly three-quarters experienced maltreatment in sport (74.4%). Psychological maltreatment was most frequently reported (70.5%), followed by neglect (50.8%), physical (31.5%) and non-contact sexual (24.0%). Psychological and physical maltreatment, and neglect were indirectly related to subjective vitality via psychological safety (effect size range = -0.27 to -0.11), whereas no relationship was shown between non-contact sexual maltreatment and psychological safety. In conclusion, maltreatment is prevalent in British junior elite track and field athletes and that those who experience physical and psychological maltreatment, as well as neglect, are more likely to report lower psychological safety, and in turn, lower subjective vitality. International and national organisations aiming to protect athlete well-being should target psychological safety in their safeguarding interventions by supporting and encouraging athletes to speak out about their concerns
Berkeley Castle Tales edited by Stuart Prior, Mark Horton, and Konstantinos Trimmis
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Multimodality, ideology, and manipulation: BBC Travel documentaries and the Illusion of empire
No full textThis book examines how sociopolitical and intercultural ideologies surrounding globalisation and neoliberalism are constructed and negotiated in travel documentaries, focusing on the BBC’s role in reproducing neo-imperialistic and neoliberal values. It argues that these documentaries naturalise the values underpinning globalisation and justify the exploitation of resources from the United Kingdom and the West at the expense of developing countries, reflecting forms of neo-imperialism.
After discussing the BBC’s role as a public service provider and the research’s theoretical and methodological foundations, three case studies explore the semiotic and cognitive processes involved in media effects. Through an interdisciplinary approach integrating multimodal critical discourse analysis, audience research, and relevance theory, the book contributes to discussions on the application of multimodality theory to social concerns and addresses academic communities in media studies, critical discourse studies, and semiotics.
This book will interest scholars in multimodality, critical discourse analysis, media and communication studies, and semiotics
Maintaining professional standards and reflective practice
No full textThis chapter focuses on reflective practice as the means by which professional standards can be enhanced within policing. It is argued that reflective practice builds upon, and recognises, the existing professionalism of the service, while at the same time allowing for further development to ensure police services embrace evidence-based practices. However, recent damning publications on police culture have highlighted the urgent need for a more transformative, joined up and comprehensive approach to improving the professional standards of policing. This requires the service, its leaders, all staff and volunteers to think of professional standards within policing in aspirational terms and to emphasise the human dimension of the professionalism agenda in policing
Bullying in schoolchildren and its relationship to malocclusion accounting for demographic and psychosocial factors: a cross-sectional study of 10- to 14-year-olds in the United Kingdom
No full textObjectives
To investigate the prevalence of bullying in schoolchildren and its relationship with malocclusion, accounting for demographic and psychosocial factors.
Materials and Methods
This was a cross-sectional study on 10–14-year-old schoolchildren in the United Kingdom. Clinical examination was undertaken measuring Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), overjet, overbite, and crowding or spacing. Questionnaires were used to measure bullying, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), self-esteem (SE), loneliness, and behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Results
Of 698 participants, 68 reported being bullied (9.7%). No difference was found in prevalence for gender, ethnicity, or age. Increased prevalence was found in participants with overjet > 6 mm (P = .02) and great need for treatment (IOTN Dental Health Component 5 P < .001, Aesthetic Component 9–10 P = .008). Bullied participants reported lower OHRQoL (P < .001) and SE (P < .001) and higher levels of loneliness (P < .001), emotional symptoms (P < .001), conduct problems (P = .002), and peer problems (P < .001). Multivariate analysis showed that being bullied was related to higher levels of loneliness (P = .007), poor peer relations (P < .001), and increased overjet (P = .032).
Conclusions
Accounting for psychosocial factors, risk of being a victim of bullying was related to malocclusion, specifically an increased overjet
Exploring ADHD Identity Development and Evolution in Adults
No full textThis section employed a systematic literature search, which included critical appraisal and thematic synthesis, to examine how adults with ADHD engage with social media and online communities. 11 studies published between 2012 and 2024 were reviewed. Findings revealed that online platforms foster shared experiences, identity development, and empowerment but also highlight tensions surrounding the validity of ADHD expertise and societal expectations. Methodological limitations, including reliance on publicly available online data and heterogeneity in design and analysis, were noted. Clinical implications include the importance of integrating online narratives into the knowledge and language used when working with ADHD. It also includes the recognition of the influence of these spaces for self-understanding, connection and redistributing power
Power plays
No full textRussia’s ongoing war against Ukraine has widespread implications for the global energy transition. It has highlighted both the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and the importance of transitioning toward sustainable energy sources. It has also emphasized the necessity of international cooperation in addressing challenges and managing risks in the energy sector. Such cooperation and coordinated efforts are vital for emergency responses as well as containing external threats to energy security
Dumping the spreadsheet: Implementing electronic resources management software
No full textThis paper is based on my presentation in May 2024, at the NAG [National Acquisitions Group] Collection Development Seminar, on our experience of implementing and electronic resource management system at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)
Exploring the workplace culture and leadership within PET CT departments across the United Kingdom
No full textIntroduction
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) uses a positron camera and Computed Tomography (CT) to locate radionuclide concentrations within a patient's body for various referral pathways, including oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The PET-CT imaging rollout across the United Kingdom (UK) is a mix of National Health Service and private provider sites, with a varied skills mix in the workforce. This study aims to explore the workplace culture and leadership within a private provider PET-CT departments across the UK to understand the current challenges.
Method
A n=39 question cross-sectional survey using purposive sampling of a single private provider of PET-CT sites across the UK (n=260) was conducted. The survey was divided into n=6 sections: demographics, teamwork, standards and processes, professional development, workload levels, and work environment questions. Data analysis applied descriptive statistics and thematic analysis for recurring themes and patterns.
Results
Twenty-five responses were received, providing a range of answers on what makes an effective team, from communication (64%), collective decision-making (28%), the efficiency of standardisation of protocols (68%), and adequate work environments (72%). Key barriers included variation of protocols across sites (64%), lack of work appraisals (28%), and time to complete mandatory training (48%), and daily tasks (60%).
Conclusion
Findings present opportunities to improve the culture and leadership by reviewing staffing levels, workforce planning, training and communication. Specifically, the dissemination of information between teams was identified as an area for future improvement.
Implications for practice
Improvements to communication, allocated time for training and career opportunities would assist staff retention and teamwork. Future research into the standardisation of PET-CT protocols would be beneficial