Kris ReensCo-designing Socially Assistive Robots for People with Dementia (Project ID SHSC0052)
Co-designing Socially Assistive Robots for People with Dementia (Project ID SHSC0052)
About the Project Dementia is a complex neurological syndrome impacting over 944,000 people in the UK (Alzheimer's Research UK, 2022). While pharmacological treatments aim to slow progression, rehabilitation and support … Read More Read More
Categories:The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation
The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation
About the Project There are currently no published peer reviewed papers looking specifically at School Streets projects. I published a report collated from grey literature and interviews with local government … Read More Read More
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Rebecca Shepherd4-year PhD Studentship: Higher education and employment journeys for young adults and the impact on their mental health
4-year PhD Studentship: Higher education and employment journeys for young adults and the impact on their mental health
About the Project Young adulthood is a period characterised by profound life transitions, and the peak period for emerging mental health problems.(1-3) Difficulties at this stage can potentially set in … Read More Read More
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Anges SheltonThe relationship between nutrition, metabolism, cognitive function, mental health, and the gut-brain axis
The relationship between nutrition, metabolism, cognitive function, mental health, and the gut-brain axis
About the Project I invite applications to ( daniel.lamport@reading.ac.uk ) for self-funded students for PhD proposals in an area relating to nutrition, metabolism, cognitive function, mental health and the gut-brain … Read More Read More
Category:4-year PhD Studentship: The management of young people's mental health in primary care
4-year PhD Studentship: The management of young people's mental health in primary care
About the Project Before the COVID-19 pandemic, new prescriptions for medication used to treat anxiety and depression were increasing in young people [1, 2]. Although the pandemic adversely affected the … Read More Read More
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Isabell BakerVirtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing
Virtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing
About the Project The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health negatively particularly when forcing many into prolonged isolation from others. Individuals experience both physical and perceived social isolation (SI) i.e., … Read More Read More
Categories:The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults
The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults
About the Project Past studies have shown that reading fiction is linked to better Theory of Mind (ToM). Yet not much is known about literary aspects or whether the type … Read More Read More
Categories:The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function
The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function
About the Project Poor social relationships can contribute to cognitive decline [1], and vice versa; cognitive decline may strain social relationships [2] and curtail social engagement [3] and leading to … Read More Read More
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William MielcarekPhD in climate psychology
PhD in climate psychology
About the Project As the effects of climate change mount and future risks loom large, the question of how best to engage the public is vital. Concerns about the potential … Read More Read More
Categories:Care-home and Community Residents Engage in Exercise Digitally (CCREED): Exploring and comparing the effectiveness of online physical activity for falls prevention and loneliness for older adults based in care homes versus the community.
Care-home and Community Residents Engage in Exercise Digitally (CCREED): Exploring and comparing the effectiveness of online physical activity for falls prevention and loneliness for older adults based in care homes versus the community.
About the Project An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. This PhD project will … Read More Read More
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