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Neuropsychological consequences of experimentally-induced anxiety on working memory performance
No full textMany theories addressing the complex anxiety-cognition interaction are built upon the notion that working memory is vulnerable to the effects of anxiety. However, most research has utilised studies of trait anxiety which does not allow direct inferences to be made between affect and cognitive performance, or exclude confounds such as pre-existing individual differences. As a result, a systematic review was undertaken to explore the neuropsychological consequences of experimentally-induced state anxiety on working memory. Twenty eight studies were included in the review grouped according to the nature of anxiety induced (anxious-apprehensionor anxious-arousal) and by working memory component (verbal, visuospatial, or executive). This review found evidence of anxiety adversely affecting working memory and support for specific theories. The review highlighted the potential impact of anxiety on neuropsychological assessments in clinical settings, as well as the need to test these theories using prolonged anxiety-induction procedures with standardised measures of anxiety and working memory. The empirical paper explored the effects of experimentally-induced anxiety on clinical neuropsychological assessments of working memory. Anxiety was induced using the inhalation of carbon dioxide (CO2), which reliably elicits prolonged states of anxiety. Thirty participants were included in the study, undertaking neuropsychological tests during the inhalation of both normal air and CO2 across two testing sessions using a counterbalanced design. The mood manipulation was successful and verified using psychological and physiological measures. Results suggested that anxiety negatively affected spatial and verbal working memory, although low load verbal tasks were unaffected. Clinical implications of these findings are discussed with regards to the effect of state anxiety on clinical neuropsychological assessments and the management of anxiety in light of these cognitive deficits. Future research should include a broader spectrum of working memory tasks of varying cognitive load to further elucidate how anxiety may interact with cognition
Impact of ataxia aetiology on self-reported mental health, fatigue, cognition and ataxia symptom severity
No full textIntroduction: it has been increasingly recognised that the impact of Ataxia extends beyond physical and motor symptomology. However, it is less known whether self-reported non-motor and ataxia symptom severity varies across ataxias of differing aetiology, which would have important implications for providing more targeted treatment.Aim: this study aimed to investigate the impact of ataxia aetiology (hereditary, acquired or idiopathic) on self-reported depression, anxiety, fatigue, cognitive deficits, and ataxia symptom severity. Comparisons were also made between the ataxia sample as a whole and a neurologically healthy control group.Method: responses were collected using a cross-sectional online survey to recruit a national UK sample of people with ataxia.Results: the study recruited 110 participants with ataxia (hereditary = 51, acquired = 16, idiopathic = 43) and 32 healthy controls. No significant differences were found across study variables for different causes of ataxia. However, participants with ataxia did report significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, fatigue, cognitive deficits, and ataxia symptom severity compared to healthy controls.Conclusion: this study found that participants with ataxia self-reported increased non-motor symptoms compared to healthy controls, which was a generally homogenous experience across different causes of ataxia. There was also considerable comorbidity of symptoms which requires further exploration. This study highlights the need for early assessment and intervention to address these non-motor symptoms in ataxia populations
Dataset supporting the thesis: Interoception, emotional regulation, and yoga in Functional Neurological Disorder: a psychological perspective
No full textThis dataset contains the raw data obtained for the INERGY project, which explored a four-week online chair-based yoga intervention for adult Functional Neurological Disorder. The dataset contains 70 days of daily ratings where participants rated their symptom frequency, impact, and interference on a Likert-scale from 0-10, with higher numbers representing more symptoms, impact, and interference. The dataset also contains the pre-, post-, and follow-up outcome measures investigating psychological and physical health, interoception, and emotional regulation.</span
Datasets supporting the thesis titled 'Exploring the Relationship Between Executive Function, Metacognitive Beliefs, and Repetitive Negative Thinking'
No full textThis dataset provides data supporting the main findings of the thesis titled 'Exploring the Relationship Between Executive Function, Metacognitive Beliefs, and Repetitive Negative Thinking'. It provides data for the systematic review (chapter 1) and empirical study (chapter 2)
Supporting chapter 1 ('The Effects of Metacognitive Therapy for Adult Anxiety and Depression on Repetitive Negative Thinking: A Meta-Analysis'), the dataset consists of data from 10 studies included in the meta-analysis. The data was extracted the studies using EndNote and then imported into Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software. The dataset includes means, standard deviations, and number of participants in each condition for each study.
Supporting chapter 2 ('The Role of Executive Function and Metacognitive Beliefs in Maintaining Repetitive Negative Thinking'), the dataset consists of data of 149 participants (aged 18-65). The data was collected online via Qualtrics and Inquisit Web, and then imported into SPSS. The dataset includes data from self-report questionnaires assessing metacognitive beliefs, repetitive negative thinking and mood, and data from three performance-based measures of executive function. Participants' demographic data is also included. </span
Dataset to support the Southampton Doctoral thesis 'Well-being in Family Caregivers of Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury'
No full textThis dataset is supporting the Southampton Doctoral thesis 'Well-being in Family Caregivers of Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury'.
The data contains questionnaire responses that were collected (as part of the Doctorate in Clinical psychology). Responses were collected as part of an anonymous survey via the Qualtrics platform. The data was downloaded from Qualtrics into SPSS. Some participant responses were returned as paper copies and answers were manually entered into the SPSS dataset to be included in analysis. The dataset should be used with SPSS.</span
Dataset supporting the University of Southampton Doctoral Thesis "Psychological therapy for older people".
No full textThis dataset is supporting the University of Southampton Doctoral Thesis "Psychological therapy for older people".
Chapter 1 data consists of quantitative data from included studies which was analysed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software.
Chapter 2 includes study recruitment documents including consent form, GDPR patient information sheet, qualitative protocol, debrief form, transcription confidentiality agreement, Participant GP letter, ethical approval from the University of Southampton and from NHS Ethics.
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Dataset for the Doctoral Thesis 'Dementia and the intellectual disability population: Insights into the early presentation and approaches to assessment'
No full textThis dataset is supporting the Doctoral Thesis 'Dementia and the Intellectual Disability Population: Insights into the Early Presentation and Approaches to Assessment'.
The dataset contains responses to questionnaires and assessment batteries that were collected as part of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Data from anonymised assessment forms has been manually entered into SPSS for the data analysis. The dataset should be used with SPSS. </span
Dataset in support of the thesis: Understanding anxiety: the role of psychological flexibility, intolerance of uncertainty and death anxiety as transdiagnostic mechanisms
No full textData supports: Da Cruz Figueiredo (2025). Understanding Anxiety: The Role of Psychological Flexibility, Intolerance of Uncertainty and Death Anxiety as Transdiagnostic Mechanisms
Specifically chapter 3 of the thesis: A Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Study of Health Anxiety across Healthcare Professionals
Ethical approval obtained from the University of Southampton Research Ethics Committee (ref. 91081.A1)
The dataset includes responses from healthcare professionals working across NHS, charity, and private sectors, collected using the following questionnaires:
• Short Health Anxiety Inventory, 18 items (SHAI-18; Salkovskis et al., 2002)
• The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; Zigmond & Snaith, 1983)
• Carleton et al.’s (2007) Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, 12 item (IUS-12)
• The Psy-Flex (Gloster et al., 2021)
• Templer Death Anxiety Scale (DAS; 1970)
Two qualitative questions developed by researcher:
(1) due to working in this setting, have you made lifestyle changes (i.e. eating and drinking, physical safety, exercising, stress management, health monitoring, social) that you did not do before
(2) is there anything else that you feel is important about your experience in working in this setting?</span
Dataset supporting the University of Southampton Doctoral Thesis "Effectiveness of formulation and brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Functional Neurological Disorder".
No full textDataset supporting the University of Southampton Doctoral Thesis "Effectiveness of formulation and brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Functional Neurological Disorder".
This data is presented as an Excel file that supports the 2nd Chapter of the above thesis.
The data is comparing four different baselines and contains routine data collected every-other day for the length of the study.
The data is accessed under CC-BY license. </span
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