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In the huddle:"What are the moments that defined your professional self-care?”
Get PDFThe purpose of this “In the Huddle” was to explore insights on self-care among various sport psychology practitioners (SPPs) and academics (SPAs). Seven contributors responded to the question, “What are the moments that defined self-care in your profession?” Through reflexive thematic analysis, three themes were generated: defining moments of self-care, characteristics for self-care, and the necessity for self-care. We discuss the shifting climate of self-care, the conceptual complexity of self-care and well-being, and the importance of sustainable well-being experiences. Thus, we invite deeper examination into self-care and well-being among SPPs and SPAs in the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action
The test-retest reliability and validity of food photography and food diary analyses
Get PDFAims: To assess test-retest reliability of both food photography and food diary methods and validity of these data against known values derived from food labels.Methods: Test-retest reliability analyses of food diary and food photography were compared using single foodstuffs using intra-class correlation coefficients, coefficients of variation and limits of agreement. For food diaries, 24-h test-retest reliability was also examined. Validity was assessed against weighed analyses. As part of habitual intake, a single foodstuff (randomly allocated from 14 common foods) were consumed by 26 participants over 24-h. On two occasions (14 days apart), single-blind dietary analyses allowed estimation of foodstuff-specific energy and macronutrient content, and 24-h intakes. Results: For food diaries, test-retest reliability was acceptable (weight, energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat: all intraclass correlation coefficients >0.990, coefficient of variation percentage: <0.1%, limits of agreements: <0.1 to <0.1, p>0.05, effect size: <0.01). For food photography, test-retest reliability was acceptable for weight, energy, carbohydrate, and protein (all intraclass correlation coefficients >0.898, coefficient of variation percentage: 3.6% - 6.2%, limits of agreements: 1.1 to – 44.9, effect size: 0.01 – 0.12). Food photography validity was worse than food diaries for all variables (percentage difference: 8.8% - 15.3%, coefficient of variation percentage: 7.5% - 13.8%, all; p≤0.05, effect size: 0.001 – 0.11). Conclusions: Greater reliability and validity occurred in food diaries versus food photography; findings which may suggest that using food photography may lead to an under-estimation of energy and macronutrient content, which may have implications for dietary interventions and nutritional strategies. <br/
Re: Collections
No full textThe Natural Sciences Zoology Collections held by Bradford Museums and Galleries formed the reference material for Re: Collections, a photographic study of British wildlife vertebrate specimens. The photographs present us with a series of birds and mammals, made timeless by the taxidermist and the photographer. Each specimen is presented on a black background, reminiscent of the Dutch still-life painting tradition; this recurrent motif aims to focus the attention of the observer. The photographs allow us to reflect on the preserved specimens and consider the paradox of their reworked ‘natural’ form. The work resides in an artistic and scientific context and could bring about questions about our own personal relationship to the British wildlife and its conservation
Autistic adults exhibit a typical search advantage for facing dyads
No full textRecent findings obtained with non-autistic participants indicate that pairs of facing individuals (face-to-face dyadic targets) are found faster than pairs of non-facing individuals (back-to-back dyadic targets) when hidden among distractor pairings (e.g., pairs of individuals arranged face-to-back) in visual search displays. These results suggest that facing dyads may compete for observers' attention more effectively than non-facing dyads. In principle, such an advantage might aid the detection of social interactions and facilitate social learning. Autistic individuals are known to exhibit differences in visual processing that impede their perception of other individuals. At present, however, little is known about multi-actor visual processing in autism. Here, we sought to determine whether autistic individuals show a typical search advantage for facing dyads. In an online study, autistic and non-autistic participants were tasked with finding target dyads (pairs of faces arranged face-to-face or back-to-back) embedded among distractor dyads (pairs of faces arranged face-to-back). Relative to the non-autistic controls, the autistic participants took slightly longer to locate target dyads. However, a clear and comparable search advantage for facing dyads was seen in both participant groups. This preliminary evidence suggests that multi-actor processing of autistic participants exhibits typical sensitivity to dyadic arrangement.</p
Exploring citizen’s satisfaction with the police in developing society
No full textTo develop a harmonious and productive relationship between citizens and the police in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) it is important to first understand the impact of procedural justice and satisfaction with the police which was the aim of this study. A quantitative research methodology was used with an online survey of eight multiple-choice questions with responses aligned to a Likert scale. The results showed that 47.5% of participants were not satisfied with the police service, and only 10% felt very satisfied. The results indicated that officer did not use the correct procedures, disrespectful, undignified, unfair, lack transparency and inconsistent. The results highlighted the need for practice and policy changes in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service especially during a contact with citizens. It was suggested that there was the need for continuous professional development (CPD) towards improving officer's skills, knowledge, and behaviour (KSB) which could enhance officers and citizens relations
Associate Professor develops new book to support next generation of teachers
No full textMegan Stephenson, Associate Professor (Professional Practice) in the School of Education at Leeds Trinity University, has co-edited a new ‘cover-all’ book to meet the training needs of primary Initial Teacher Training (ITT) students and support academic tutors and school-based mentors. Amid an overhaul of the ITT provision, changes have been made to the way trainees and early career teachers (ECT) are assessed in relation to the Teachers’ Standards, delivery of the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Early Career Framework
A comparative analysis of service supply chain performance using analytic hierarchy process methodology
No full textThe study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the service supply chain (SSC) of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) and to offer insights to improve its supply chain performance. The study employs mixed methods, to analyse the data collected from SMEs. The findings highlight several key metrics of effective supply chain management in a service firm such as utilisation and flexibility of service capacity, inventory, order lead times, relationships between the organisation, its suppliers and customers, the importance of effective demand forecasting and inventory management as valuable attributes to improve the supply chain performance of service firms. Inventory lead time is presented as a fundamental metric useful in determining the service supply chain performance of SMEs
Exploring unsolved homicides in Great Britain through the FOIA:implications for practitioner approaches to investigations
No full textPolice recruitment and retention:the UK crisis
No full textThe evolving landscape of law enforcement in the UK faces a significant challenge in recruiting and retaining police officers. This concern focuses on whether the expectations of long-term service, reminiscent of past norms where officers served for 30 years or more, remain viable in today's rapidly changing societal and professional contexts. Such expectations are rooted in the profession's history, yet they now confront a reality where the dynamics of work and life have fundamentally shifted