Acceptance and commitment therapy for hoarding disorder: A proposed treatment protocol for individuals
ConclusionThus the urgent need for the inclusion or augmentation of ACT into existing treatment protocols is warranted. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan Eppingstall,
Sophia Xenos,
Keong Yap Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparing compassion across cultures: Similarities and differences among Australians and Singaporeans
ConclusionsTight/collectivist cultural norms may hinder expression of compassion towards others, but may facilitate increased self ‐compassion as compared to loose cultural norms. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stanley R. Steindl,
Rebecca Xin Qi Yiu,
Tahlia Baumann,
Marcela Matos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Validation of the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (version 3) in Spanish older population: An application of exploratory structural equation modelling
This article aims to present a validation study of the Spanish version of the UCLA‐3 for its use with older people, by establishing its reliability and validity. Data were obtained from the second wave of a longitudinal research conducted with older adults attending Lifelong Learning programs. The sample consisted of 335 people aged 55 years old or older. Sociodemographic data were collected, and loneliness was measured with the UCLA‐3 and the de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Results have partially replicated a three factor structure already found in the literature in other populations. The present work provides re...
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Patricia Sancho,
Sacramento Pinazo ‐Hernandis,
Mónica Donio‐Bellegarde,
José M. Tomás Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Exploring the factor structure and psychometric properties of an acculturation and resilience scale with culturally and linguistically diverse adolescents
ConclusionAARS ‐A is a promising scale, which can be used with CALD adolescents to measure positive aspects of acculturation and resilience. Future directions and implications are discussed. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - October 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nigar G. Khawaja,
Kamellia Carr Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development and validation of a brief measure of psychological resilience: The state –trait assessment of resilience scale
ConclusionThe STARS may be a useful measure to track and predict an individual's resilience within a variety of demanding professional contexts, such as work within Allied Health, policing, or the military. Future research using the STARS in samples with different occupational and demographic characteristics to further examine the generalisability of the measure is encouraged. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - October 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Samantha Lock,
Clare S. Rees,
Brody Heritage Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Racism, stress, and sense of personal control among Aboriginal Australian pregnant women
ConclusionsOur findings contribute with evidence that racism is one of the psychosocial causes of poor mental health among Aboriginal Australians. Culturally sensitive and safe mental health interventions may be beneficial in buffering racism effects during pregnancy. Societal ‐level policies aimed at both naming and reducing institutionalised racism against Aboriginal Australian Aboriginals are necessary. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - October 14, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Davi M. Macedo,
Lisa G. Smithers,
Rachel M. Roberts,
Lisa M. Jamieson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Chronic mistrust and complex trauma: Australian psychologists' perspectives on the treatment of young women with a history of childhood maltreatment
ConclusionQualitative studies of this kind provide valuable insight into the experiences and opinions of psychologists who provide treatment to young women with complex trauma and a history of childhood maltreatment in their daily psychological practices. This study revealed that according to psychologist –participants, the development and facilitation of trust and the ability to trust others is a central goal of psychological treatment for young women with complex trauma. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jennifer Beaton,
Monica Thielking Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Occupational risks during clinical placement: Key stakeholder perceptions
ConclusionsNovice students may be inadequately prepared for the risks arising in unpredictable clinical placement milieu. They may also be unaware of their rights and avenues for reporting. Further support and resources designed to equip health services and universities for student exposure to risk during placement is warranted. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jade Sheen,
Ella Graj,
Amanda Dudley,
Belinda Wallace,
Wendy Sutherland ‐Smith,
Vicki Kavadas,
Rachel M. Roberts,
Michael Proeve,
Sue Littler,
Gavin I. Clark,
Debra A. Dunstan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Chronic mistrust and complex trauma: Australian psychologists' perspectives on the treatment of young women with a history of childhood maltreatment
ConclusionQualitative studies of this kind provide valuable insight into the experiences and opinions of psychologists who provide treatment to young women with complex trauma and a history of childhood maltreatment in their daily psychological practices. This study revealed that according to psychologist –participants, the development and facilitation of trust and the ability to trust others is a central goal of psychological treatment for young women with complex trauma. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jennifer Beaton,
Monica Thielking Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Occupational risks during clinical placement: Key stakeholder perceptions
ConclusionsNovice students may be inadequately prepared for the risks arising in unpredictable clinical placement milieu. They may also be unaware of their rights and avenues for reporting. Further support and resources designed to equip health services and universities for student exposure to risk during placement is warranted. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jade Sheen,
Ella Graj,
Amanda Dudley,
Belinda Wallace,
Wendy Sutherland ‐Smith,
Vicki Kavadas,
Rachel M. Roberts,
Michael Proeve,
Sue Littler,
Gavin I. Clark,
Debra A. Dunstan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 54, Issue 5, Page 359-360, October 2019. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
