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This book brings together key themes in Childhood Studies to provide an accessible yet scholarly introduction for students and practitioners.

Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology is a vital resource for students new to qualitative psychology. It explains when each qualitative research method should be used, the procedures and techniques involved, and any limitations associated with such research. Throughout the new edition, material has been re-organized and updated to reflect developments in the field, while Carla Willig's style of writing, popular with students and lecturers alike, remains unchanged.Key features of the new edition include: .Two new chapters, one on metasynthesis and one on pluralism in qualitative research .A broadening the Visual Methodologies chapter to include other non-linguistic methods of data collection that engage with the physical environment, such as the walking interview and object elicitation.Information and analysis on innovative dissemination methods such as performances and exhibitions.Expanded coverage of the core question, "What makes qualitative research 'research'?", including clear explanations of the key tenets of the scientific method .'But it's not as simple as all that' boxes at the end of each chapter, where more complex issues, theoretical critiques and conceptual challenges are raised.This title is supported by an Online Learning Centre, which includes an array of extra resources for both students and instructors."This book is a vital resource and a valuable reference, both for those new to research and for those looking to further develop their skills and knowledge of qualitative research in psychology."Nollaig Frost, Adjunct Professor, School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Ireland"This exceptionally well-written text deserves a place in every psychology researcher's toolkit, regardless of their career stage."Benjamin Gardner, Reader in Social Psychology, King's College London, UK"Readers of this text will find it to be accessible and comprehensive. It will enable many people to become confident in conducting their own qualitative research." Alex Bridger, Senior Lecturer in Critical Social Psychology, University of Huddersfield, UKCarla Willig is Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, UK. She is the author of numerous bestselling books for Psychology students and is widely admired for her friendly, practical approach to writing and to teaching.

The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software

The second edition of Positive Psychology features ground-breaking evidence and thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation and more. Discover how to increase happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation. Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner, this new edition includes: . Chapter summaries to help you check your understanding and speed up your revision. Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings. Personal development exercises to enhance your skills in wellbeing . Review questions to test your knowledge. Suggested resources to make your study time more efficient. Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers . Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills. Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates . Mock essay questions to help you practise for your exam. Further reflection topics to delve deeper. Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature. End of chapter quizzes to help you check your understandingPositive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness."A highly recommended resource for teaching and studying positive psychology. Up-to-date, incorporating both the history and the latest developments in this field. Very clearly laid out, with key topics and concepts explained well along with practical learning activities for the use in classroom and/or for students' individual learning."Vanessa King, MAPP (UPenn), Board Member Action for Happiness

This practical text offers the ideal introduction to the economic techniques used in public health.

A new edition of a classic text in the philosophy of science illuminating the major developments in the field.

"This new edition retains the excellent structure and tone of previous editions whilst bringing the text and examples up to date, reflecting the changing and dynamic social world we live and research in." Dr Steven Gascoigne, Assistant Professor, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick, UK "This book combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills with case studies, examples, and reflections in one easy-to-read book... A must for novice researchers." Dr Christina Cooper, Assistant Professor in Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, UK Now on its eighth edition, Doing Your Research Project remains the authoritative guide to conducting an outstanding research project. Guiding readers through each stage of the research journey, this book gives students the confidence to successfully conceptualise and complete their research. Written in its trademark, student-friendly style, each chapter includes reflective questions to help students apply the advice to their own work. The authors cover a range of disciplines and methodologies, empowering students to make an informed choice about what best suits their research. While retaining its most-loved features from previous editions, the latest edition: Provides updated coverage of digital research techniques Examines the nature of research and the roles that researchers occupy Expands the discussion of research methods This bestselling resource is the ultimate companion to any research project, whether you are a first-time or experienced researcher. Practical, clear and concise, Doing Your Research Project is vital reading for anyone embarking on a research project.

"Using their extensive experience of university teaching as well as pedagogic theory, the authors have created an essential compendium to support students throughout their learning journey; from day one of their degree up to their first steps into a career in nutrition and dietetics."Professor Kevin Whelan, Professor of Dietetics, Head of Department of Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, UK"It is an outstanding handbook and written to the highest of standards. I recommend it most highly."Professor Susan Lanham-New, Head of the Nutritional Sciences Department & Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Surrey, UK "This textbook not only contains everything that students need to become successful nutritionists and dietitians, but it can also serve as a tool for Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum design."Dr Katerina Vafeiadou RNutr, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Hertfordshire, UKWritten by experienced Nutrition and Dietetics university lecturers with a passion for enhancing the learning experience, The Study Skills Handbook for Nutritionists and Dietitians is essential reading for all students who want to improve their academic skills and take control of their learning. Designed as a companion for students who are studying at university to be Registered Nutritionists and/or Dietitians; this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to identify and develop the expertise essential for academic and professional success.Key features of this book:. Practical examples allow students to see how skills relate to both study and practice. Encourages reflective ways of thinking and ethical practice. Provides all the study skills needed for university and beyond. Specifically tailored for students with career aspirations in this fieldRecognising that the transition to higher education is different for everyone; the supportive writing style will encourage you to be an active learner who can reflect on their academic and professional development.Dr Sue Reeves, Registered Nutritionist is the Head of Undergraduate Provision and Student Experience in the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton, UK.Dr Yvonne Jeanes, Registered Dietitian is a Principal Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition and Head of Postgraduate taught provision within the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton, UK.

The original Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published. This book continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. Since the original book was written, however, there have been many changes in our understanding of dementia.The editor of this new edition, Dawn Brooker was mentored by Tom Kitwood. She has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwood's work. This new edition reproduces the original chapters but provides extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level.Dementia Reconsidered Re-visited is an ideal main text or supplementary text for all those studying or working in nursing, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, adult education, gerontology and health and social care more generally."This important book does three things. It brings to a new generation the insight and vision of Tom Kitwood. It highlights the remarkable progress we have made in recent years. But most important of all it reminds us what still needs to be done if we are to fully respect the rights of people with dementia and their family care-givers. Kitwood inspired Alzheimer's Society to knit together research, care, and societal change. We are now re-inspired to make sure all progress is evidenced and evaluated for its impact. We must realise the enormous opportunities the digital age offers people affected by dementia but in doing so constantly listen to and learn from their many and varied voices across nations and cultures."Jeremy Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society, UK

Are you confused by the feedback you get from your academic teachers and mentors?This clear and accessible guide to decoding academic feedback will help you interpret what your lecturer or research supervisor is really trying to tell you about your writing—and show you how to fix it. It will help you master a range of techniques and strategies to take your writing to the next level and along the way you’ll learn why academic text looks the way it does, and how to produce that ‘authoritative scholarly voice’ that everyone talks about. This book is an easy-to-use resource for postgraduate students and researchers in all disciplines, and even professional academics, to diagnose their writing issues and find ways to fix them. This book would also be a valuable text for academic writing courses and writing groups, such as those offered in doctoral and Master''s by research degree programmes.''Whether they have writing problems or not, every academic writer will want this handy compendium of effective strategies and sound explanations on their book shelf—it’s a must-have.''Pat Thomson, Professor of Education, University of Nottingham, UK

This book weaves together the experience of trauma, neuroscience and Gestalt theory and applies these to clients.

Understanding Your Eating can help you if the way you use food bothers you, helping you understand how emotions affect our eating and how we change.

Develops an approach to professional learning that has motivated teachers and resulted in improvements in student learning, for students who traditionally underachieve in school. This book identifies the shifts that need to happen for the power of professional learning to be realized in promoting student engagement, learning and well-being.

This book presents early childhood students and staff with a broad and diverse range of teaching techniques to support children's learning. It examines 26 techniques ranging from simple ones, such as describing and listening, to more complex methods, such as deconstruction and scaffolding.The strategies selected are derived from the best current research knowledge about how young children learn. A detailed evaluation of each strategy enables childcare staff, early childhood teachers and students to expand their repertoire of teaching strategies and to critically evaluate their own teaching in early childhood settings.Vignettes and examples show how early childhood staff use the techniques to support children's learning and help to bring the discussion of each technique to life. Revised and updated in light of the latest research, new features include:* Coverage of the phonics debate* Addition of ICT content* Questions for further discussion* Revision to the chapter on problem solving* Updated referencing throughoutTeaching Young Children is key reading for students and experienced early childhood staff working in diverse settings with young children.

This book focuses on the issues facing practising clinicians wishing to engage in research. It outlines approaches involving both clients and other professionals in the research and argues for approaches that combine an exploration of the experience as well as the effectiveness of therapies.

Challenges the notion that anti-oppressive practice has lost its potency or become commodified into a professional response to inequalities. This book explores key questions such as : How is anti-oppressive practice relevant in contemporary practice? and How can the law be used as an empowering tool?

Studying Popular Music contends that popular music can be properly understood only through interdisciplinary study methods. He demonstrates this through a critical analysis of issues from the political economy of popular music, its history and ethnography, to its aesthetics and ideology.

A collection of over sixty extracts from classic works on the philosophy of social science. It highlights the work of some of the influential authors who have shaped social science.

This book is explicitly designed to echo the structure of the highly successful book How to Get a PhD, the 2022 edition of which has been co-authored by Colin Johnson. As such, the book functions primarily as a holistic guide for students to all stages of their study at master's level, which is the biggest growth area in UK higher education. The book seeks to address students who are studying in many different academic contexts and will engage with differences in disciplines, national contexts and experience throughout.Like How to Get a PhD, this book is designed both to be a book that students can read in order to understand the entirety of the master's process, as well as a well-organised companion that students can refer to for advice relevant to different stages of their studies. The book will also contain advice for supervisors of master's dissertations and staff who are in charge of running master's degree programmes, and advice for universities more broadly about strategic issues around master's degrees. This rationale behind this connects to the fact that many academics use How to Get a PhD to help inform their work with their students and employ the materials in HE professional teaching qualifications where books such as this also are also often on reading lists. Consequently, the section aimed at institutional advice will reach audiences in HE staff development who have educational strategy reach as well as colleagues who are mentoring newer academics.How to Get a Masters Degree will explain the whole process from application to graduation, including how to make a good application, again emphasising what is distinctive about master's degree applications. This, along with materials about the post-master's options, will make it the only book currently in the market that covers the whole process and will function as a 'one-stop-shop' for readers, despite the plethora of books which engage with Master's dissertations/theses.Anna Claydon is Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, UK. She is Director of Equalities for the School of Media, Communication and Sociology. She previously led the University review on the postgraduate portfolio.Colin Johnson is Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK and was formerly Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the sciences at the University of Kent. He is an experienced PhD supervisor and examiner, and has led training courses for new PhD students and advised on postgraduate strategy for a number of universities.

The book is a first of its kind drawing on over a decade of research evidence conducted by the IDEAL programme alongside the perspective and voice of people with living dementia and their carers. This new book outlines the findings and learnings of the largest study of dementia in the community in Great Britain and tells us about the things that will make a difference to the quality of life for both people with dementia and their carers. The voice of those with the lived experience is presented alongside the research team, exploring the different aspects of how lives interconnect to make people feel content and included or distressed and excluded. Each chapter builds towards an evidence-based statement so that the volume ends by providing a manifesto for the changes necessary for living with dementia to be truly reconsidered. This books foundations are deep within the largest study of living with mild-to-moderate dementia in the community in Great Britain: the IDEAL programme. Funded by NIHR and ESRC from 2014 to 2018, and as an Alzheimer's Society Centre of Excellence from 2018 to the end of 2023, IDEAL has a sustained a significant professional and public following for its work. IDEAL are known for high-quality academic outputs as well as arts-based projects, the Living with Dementia Toolkit and accessible presentations. The book is IDEALs opportunity to collaborate with Open University Press and the Reconsidering Dementia Series to gather together all the learning in one place and give back the findings to those that need it most.'Living with Dementia Reconsidered' is not just for those personally or professionally involved with dementia, but for all those that care for, support, or have the condition themselves.

An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy builds on the existing strengths of John McLeod's research and professional experience. This title provides a comprehensive introduction to the research and practice of counselling and psychotherapy and enables students to develop their confidence in deploying a range of therapeutic models.With renewed focus on issues of social justice and in-depth consideration of how best to respond to contemporary developments within and beyond the therapy session McLeod's most recent edition provides students with the skills required to navigate their early careers in a post-Covid19 context.Complete with case studies and topics for discussion this core textbook acts as a one-stop-shop for students on a wide variety of counselling training programmes.John McLeod is a household name in the world of C&P education. John has held Professorial position at the Universities of Keele, Abertay, Olso, Padua, and Massey and at the Institute for Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dublin. He has published 14 books and more than 100 articles and chapters, and has an international reputation as a leading figure in counselling and psychotherapy practice and research.

How to Write a Thesis expands on the basics of thesis writing to provide practical writing techniques to get the thesis written. It offers advice on developing good writing habits, overcoming writer's block, maximising time with your supervisor and understanding what you want to achieve through your writing. The book includes techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing to ensure you can stay on track in the long term development of your thesis. It also covers crucial sections on literature reviews, developing the structure and the mental challenges that are involved with long form writing. Table of Contents:1.How to write 1,000 words an hour2.Thinking about writing3.Starting to write4.Seeking structure5.The first milestone6.Becoming a serial writer7.Constructing closure8.Fear and loathing: Revising9.It is never too late to start10.The last 385 yards11.After the thesis examination: More writing?Pedagogical Features:Case studiesTablesFiguresReflection pointsWhat's new to this edition:Coverage of Chat GPT and other AI writing support, including the ethics and practicalities of using itInternationalising advice to maximise the appeal for international studentsIncreased coverage of digital tools and hybrid approaches (e.g. online writing groups)

The proposed book will be a positive, solution-based text based on research evidence and best practice about the distinctive issues arising for people living with young onset dementia (YOD) and their families, and the types of support that are helpful. Targeted at social and healthcare students and practitioners, those in the voluntary and community sectors, professionals in training, researchers and those living with YOD and their family members. Eighty percent of the estimated 42,000 people living with YOD in the UK are served by all age dementia rather than specialist YOD services, and staff in these services have little experience and knowledge of, or training in, caring for those with YOD. Often they lack the specialist knowledge to know how to help. Through this book we aim to arm all staff and carers with useful information that will give them confidence to be able to understand and support those affected. As the range of support needs that can arise in YOD is broad, it is hard for staff to keep up with evidence outside their specific discipline, so this work will provide a valuable collection for those wanting to update their knowledge. Students and staff in training for health or social care roles often have generic training with little time in the curriculum for dementia, let alone young onset dementia, and the book will fill this gap. Further, the text is designed to inspire dementia researchers to turn to this under-researched but impactful area. Finally, people with a diagnosis and their family members are often discharged and left to fend for themselves following diagnosis with little to no recourse, support, or literature. This book will be written in an accessible way to provide a valuable source of information for those directly affected by young onset dementia, as well as their family and friends who are often their carers.

This new edition of this well received text presents a refreshed step-by-step guide to doing a literature review for the Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Allied Health professions. This valuable guide takes you through every step of the process of writing a systematic literature review, whether as part of an academic assignment or for publication, from start to finish. From writing your review question to writing up your review, this practical book is the perfect companion if you are doing your first literature review for study or clinical practice improvement. The text follows a logical ordering, taking readers through all the key steps in a literature review. The book features an expanded range of sample review case studies from across health and allied health disciplines to help identify good practice as well as the pitfalls to avoid, and the practical explanations will be invaluable at every stage. Written in an easy-to-follow format, the text provides a comprehensive and accessible resource of practical tips, summary's, and templates to work through as part of the review process. A must buy for undergraduate or postgraduate nursing, midwifery, Health, and Allied Health students and professionals.

The book covers what it is to be a researcher, in that being a researcher is different to carrying out research. The book's aim is to inform and support researchers at all stages of their research practice to understand what of themselves is important to research and how recognition of personal characteristics, skills, motivations, and experiences can enhance both the quality of the research and its enjoyment. It does this by showing the techniques of research practice and discussing that these form only part of what is necessary for research to be good research, and that these aspects can be better understood and cultivated to aid becoming, and maintain being, a good researcher.The work highlights the value and importance of the person/people carrying out the research, showing that whilst there are tasks and systematic approaches that must be used, research quality is elevated and enhanced by understanding that it is not only what a researcher does, but who a researcher is that is just as important. The book will be multidisciplinary in its approach by demonstrating that this is the case whatever approach to research is employed. As such, the text will be useful to objective researchers seeking a neutral observational stance, subjective researchers regarding themself as central to, and often, an instrument of, the research, and to researchers who strive to be both subjective and objective, as in mixed methods research. By exploring characteristics, values and practices of researchers across different research approaches and in different settings, the book will consider researchers who are successful in their research and who enjoy doing it, researchers doing research as a requirement of their institution, and researchers who learn to love research against their expectations. Its emphasis throughout is on the person rather than the methods of research, with the aim of equipping readers to nurture and encourage the researcher within them. Each chapter takes as its focus an aspect of being a researcher and considers it first in general and then in more detail across different approaches. Each chapter will include reflections and insights from researchers in different fields gathered from interviews with them and salient points will be highlighted in and summarised with a Key Points section at the end of each chapter.

"Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice, 4th Edition is an essential resource for students undertaking their journey into paramedic science." Sarah Lewis-Tulett RN, RM, PGCert, MSc, SFHEA. Associate Dean, University of Brighton, UK "The fourth edition of Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice has been constructed by an incredible wealth of knowledgeable healthcare practitioners, who have captured the true essence for being an operation paramedic on today's front-line service." Jason Sadler, Swansea University, Senior Lecturer, Year One Lead, UKThis bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base. The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encourage reflection on how theory fits with practice. This fourth edition ties into the 2023 NHS Workforce Plan and has been thoroughly revised throughout to include new chapters on Frailty in the Pre-Hospital Environment, Remote Decision Making, Telehealth and Virtual Digital Health and Practice-Based Learning. This new edition also covers: Ethics and law for the paramedic Reflective practice and interpersonal communication Using clinical audit to improve patient care, research and evidence-based practice Mental health: children, young people and adults Psycho-social aspects of healthcare and illness Care of vulnerable adults, including people living with dementia Caring for patients at the end of their lives Safeguarding children and adults Managing change, decision-making and leadership theory Continuing professional development: pre- and post-registration Written by a team of experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors from across the UK, the book includes numerous links to practice, a wide selection of case studies and examples which encourage you to 'stop and think' and reflect upon your practice and life experience. Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, Fourth Edition is a core text for student paramedics and a valuable resource for students of all allied health professions. Amanda Blaber has many years of experience in several higher education institutions, lecturing nurses and paramedics in healthcare subjects, on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She is an Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.